Where do I obtain the bid specifications?

Download specifications and IFB forms from the City's purchasing page at www.methuen.gov/purchasing starting May 11, 2026.

What is the submission deadline and location?

Sealed bids must be received by the City Clerk at 41 Pleasant Street, Room 112, Methuen, MA by May 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Can I withdraw my bid after submission?

No — bids may not be withdrawn for 30 days (excluding weekends and holidays) after the bid opening.

Bid Notice — 41 Pleasant Street, Methuen, MA

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The City of Methuen's Public Works Department invites sealed bids for three-year landscaping maintenance of Osgood Street, Charles Street, and Grey Court Monument Park, with two optional one-year extensions. Bids are due by May 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the City Clerk's office.

Key Takeaways

Bids due Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Contract: three years plus two one-year extensions
Specifications available May 11, 2026 at methuen.gov/purchasing
Submit two copies, sealed and endorsed to City Clerk
No bid withdrawal within 30 days after opening

Published: May 11, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Bid Notice
City: Methuen
Address: 41 Pleasant Street, Methuen, MA · 2 filings

Research context

2 filings at this address

What to do next

1
Download IFB documents
Obtain specifications and forms from www.methuen.gov/purchasing starting May 11, 2026 and register as a plan holder.
2
Prepare and sign bid
Complete bid forms in duplicate, sign as directed, and enclose both copies in a sealed envelope labeled as required.
3
Submit bid to City Clerk
Deliver sealed bids to City Clerk, Searles Building, Room 112, 41 Pleasant Street, Methuen, MA 01844 by May 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I obtain the bid specifications?: Download specifications and IFB forms from the City's purchasing page at www.methuen.gov/purchasing starting May 11, 2026.
What is the submission deadline and location?: Sealed bids must be received by the City Clerk at 41 Pleasant Street, Room 112, Methuen, MA by May 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
How should bids be packaged and labeled?: Submit two copies, sealed in an envelope plainly marked "Landscaping Maintenance for Three (3) Parks" and endorsed with bidder name and address.
Can I withdraw my bid after submission?: No — bids may not be withdrawn for 30 days (excluding weekends and holidays) after the bid opening.

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Legal terms in this notice

IFB: Invitation for Bids — a formal solicitation requesting sealed price proposals from contractors.
plan holder: A registered bidder who has downloaded and received the contract documents.
waive informalities: The city may ignore minor bid errors to accept the best offer in the public interest.
M.G.L., Chapter 30B: Massachusetts public procurement law governing municipal purchases and contracts.

Full Notice Text

INVATAION TO BIDLandscaping Maintenance forThree (3) City ParksThe City of Methuen through itsPublic Works Department is request-ing bids from qualified contractorsfor the landscaping maintenance ofthree parks, Osgood Street, CharlesStreet and Grey Court MonumentPark, for a three (3) year plus two (2)one-year extensions. Specificationsand IFB forms may be obtainedon or after Monday, May 11, 2026,via download on the City's websitewww.methuen.gov/purchasing. Allpotential bidders must be registeredas a plan holder through this link.The bids must be made out in du-plicate, either typed or printed inink. The bids must be filled out andsigned as directed therein, sealedin an envelope plainly marked"Landscaping Maintenance forThree (3) Parks" addressed to theOffice of the City Clerk, SearlesBuilding, 41 Pleasant Street, Room112, Methuen, MA 01844, and en-dorsed with the name and addressof the bidder. Sealed bids must bereceived by the City Clerk no laterthan Thursday, May 28, 2026 at11:00 AM.Bids filled out and left with the de-posit as above directed, and no oth-er, will be opened at Methuen CityHall on the 3rd floor (Great Hall),41 Pleasant Street, Methuen, MA01844 on Thursday, May 28, 2026@ 11:00AM. The City of Methuenreserves the right to reject any andall bids or to waive any informalitiesin the bidding if it is deemed to be inthe best interest for the City to do so.No Bid may be withdrawn within 30days, Saturdays, Sundays and legalholidays excluded, after the openingof bids. The bidding and award ofthis Contract will be under the provi-sions of M.G.L., Chapter 30B.Jessica KalilAssistant Purchasing DirectorET - May 11 2026

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