Tuesday, November 03, 2026
Note to Bidders - For any bid or RFP document and any addenda that are received electronically, it is the responsibility of every bidder who receives this bid or RFP and all associated documents to check this website for any addenda. The City of Worcester accepts no liability to provide accommodation to bidders who submit a response based upon information obtained from its website. Bidders may not alter (manually or electronically) the bid language or any bid documents. Unauthorized modifications to the body of the bid, specifications, terms or conditions, which change the intent of this bid or RFP are prohibited and will disqualify a response.
Close Comments:
The City of Worcester, on behalf of Worcester Public Schools, is seeking bids for the furnishing and delivery of science laboratory tables to Doherty Memorial High School. Tables must meet the following specifications, no exceptions allowed. See attached bid document for additional information.
Quantity: Twenty (20)
Manufacturer/Model: National Public Seating (NPS) Science Table
Standard Form(s):
* CORI Compliance/Gender Identify & Expression
* Minority & Women Business Enterprise Program (MWBE)
* Revenue Enforcement & Protection Program (REAP)
* Wage Theft Prevention Certification
Bid Form(s): 8860-W7-FORM-30B (Furniture-Science Tables-NPS) - WPS_0.pdf
*APPLIES TO CONSTRUCTION BIDS ONLY - All City of Worcester bids are available for downloading from the City of Worcester website with no required registration process. As a result, the City accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of plan holder lists issued.
Tuesday, November 03, 2026
Note to Bidders - For any bid or RFP document and any addenda that are received electronically, it is the responsibility of every bidder who receives this bid or RFP and all associated documents to check this website for any addenda. The City of Worcester accepts no liability to provide accommodation to bidders who submit a response based upon information obtained from its website. Bidders may not alter (manually or electronically) the bid language or any bid documents. Unauthorized modifications to the body of the bid, specifications, terms or conditions, which change the intent of this bid or RFP are prohibited and will disqualify a response.
Close Comments:
The City of Worcester, on behalf of Worcester Public Schools, is seeking bids for the furnishing and delivery of science laboratory tables to Doherty Memorial High School. Tables must meet the following specifications, no exceptions allowed. See attached bid document for additional information.
Quantity: Twenty (20)
Manufacturer/Model: National Public Seating (NPS) Science Table
Standard Form(s):
* CORI Compliance/Gender Identify & Expression
* Minority & Women Business Enterprise Program (MWBE)
* Revenue Enforcement & Protection Program (REAP)
* Wage Theft Prevention Certification
Bid Form(s): 8860-W7-FORM-30B (Furniture-Science Tables-NPS) - WPS_0.pdf
*APPLIES TO CONSTRUCTION BIDS ONLY - All City of Worcester bids are available for downloading from the City of Worcester website with no required registration process. As a result, the City accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of plan holder lists issued.
Sole Source:Deprioritize; Worcester rarely approves. If coops don’t fit, prepare to respond on the city’s bid portal.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, BuyBoard, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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City of Worcester strongly favors open competition; sole source awards are extremely rare and high-friction. Treat this as a last resort. Expect intensive justification and approvals; redirect to cooperative purchasing or participate in formal competitive bids posted on the city’s procurement portal when possible.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Worcester has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., Sourcewell, BuyBoard). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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City of Worcester Contracts
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UNIBANK FOR SAVINGS at City of Worcester
Effective: Feb 16, 2009Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement, effective February 16, 2009, is between UniBank For Savings and the City of Worcester, Massachusetts, for the provision of UniPay Gold online tax and fee collection services. UniBank will provide an internet-based platform for residents to make payments via credit card or ACH transactions. The contract term is three years, concluding on February 16, 2012. Fees for ACH transactions are currently set at $0.00, while other transactional fees may apply. The agreement details service provisions, termination conditions, proprietary rights, confidentiality, limitations of liability and warranties, indemnification, and an exclusivity clause for UniBank's service during the agreement term.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Worcester
Standing Committee on Traffic and Parking Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed numerous petitions regarding the installation and removal of handicap parking spaces across various city streets. Key discussions centered on the impact of permanent winter parking bans, snow removal logistics, and the availability of existing off-street parking like private driveways. Certain petitions were approved, while others were held for further verification or filed based on site-specific findings or the absence of authorizing ordinances.
City of Worcester Historical Commission Meeting
Date: Oct 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission addressed several agenda items regarding property modifications. A certificate of non-applicability was granted for a roof replacement at 1 Oak Street. The applicant for 54 Mason Street was granted leave to withdraw their demolition request after it was determined the property lacked historical integrity. The Commission denied a motion to waive the demolition delay for a structure at 112 Grove Street intended to be demolished for a vacant lot. The meeting also commenced a review of a housing rehabilitation application for 171 Austin Street.
City of Worcester Off Street Parking Board Regular Meeting
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Worcester?
The City of Worcester Purchasing Division (Finance) manages procurement; the Purchasing Agent serves as the City's Chief Procurement Officer and is responsible for executing procurement statutes, regulations, and policies. Contact the Purchasing Division for procurement oversight and purchasing questions.
Where does City of Worcester post bids and RFPs?
The City of Worcester posts official solicitations on its website under Finance > Purchasing & Bids, notably on the Open Bids page where bid and RFP documents, addenda, and submission instructions are published. Vendors should monitor those pages for posted solicitations and updates.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Worcester?
Vendors should email bids@worcesterma.gov to introduce products or services, as directed on the City of Worcester Purchasing & Bids page. This email serves as the City's initial vendor contact and onboarding route for companies seeking to present goods or services.
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Date: Oct 29, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The board approved a parking agreement with 22 Elm Street LLC for the Pearl Elm Garage to support a downtown affordable housing development. The board reviewed the fiscal year 2026 financial performance for the city's parking garages and surface lots, noting revenue and expense trends. Additionally, the board discussed completed improvements at the Federal Plaza garage, upcoming federal funding for waterproofing and fire alarm system projects at the Union Station garage, and planned future revisions to monthly parking rates to align with current market conditions.
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Does City of Worcester use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
The City of Worcester references use of state and cooperative contracts; its Purchasing Division provides guidance on whether a state or cooperative contract or a City-issued bid applies for a particular purchase. See the Purchasing Policies & Procedures for additional details on cooperative contracting.
What procurement requirements does City of Worcester publish for vendors?
Vendors must review each City of Worcester solicitation for required forms, insurance, bonding, licensing, and solicitation-specific terms; the Open Bids 'Note to Bidders' directs bidders to examine bid/RFP documents and any addenda for those requirements.
How does City of Worcester approve procurement contracts and awards?
Procurement oversight, contract execution, and awards for the City of Worcester are administered by the Purchasing Division; the Purchasing Agent (the City's CPO) implements procurement statutes and policies. Vendors should direct questions about contract vehicles and award procedures to the Purchasing Division.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Worcester?
City of Worcester publishes its Purchasing Policies & Procedures as an official PDF on the City website (Finance Document Center). Vendors should consult that Purchasing Policies & Procedures document for standard procurement policies, procedures, and contract terms.
