Procurement
The Procurement Department is responsible for the proper procurement of goods and services in accordance with MGL Ch. 149, 30,39M, 30B, and 7. Procurement announcements are published on this website and when the value of the procurement is greater than 50,000, it is published in the Boston Herald, the Central Register when purchased under MGL Ch. 149, 30, 39M, and 7, and also on the City's website under Notices on the home page and on the Notices page.
Procurements made using 30B are published in the Goods and Services Bulletin when over 150,000.
Planting Services
In accordance with M.G.L. c30 §39M, the City of Watertown is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform PLANTING SERVICES at various locations throughout the city.
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-49
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Planting Services
Contact Name: Julie Spurr Knight
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 09/17/2025
Open Time:
Close Date: 10/07/2025
Close Time: 10:00 am
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, Lower Hearing Room
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids
FY26 Emergency Storm Services Plowing Sanding Salting
The City of Watertown is accepting applications from qualified contractors interested in Snow Plowing, Salting and Sanding.
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-38
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: FY26 Emergency Storm Services Plowing Sanding Salting
Contact Name: Julie Spurr Knight
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 09/16/2025
Open Time:
Close Date:
Close Time:
Close/Public Reading Location:
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids
Water and Sewer On-Call Services Contract
In accordance with M.G.L. c30 §39M, the City of Watertown is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform Water and Sewer On Call Services.
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-39
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Water and Sewer On-Call Services Contract
Contact Name: Julie Spurr Knight
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 09/10/2025
Open Time: 10:00 AM
Close Date: 10/16/2025
Close Time: 10:00 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, Council Chambers
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids
Playground Renovations
In accordance with M.G.L. c30 §39M, the City of Watertown is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform Playground Renovations at Bemis Park located in the City of Watertown.
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-37
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Playground Renovations
Contact Name: Julie Spurr Knight
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 08/28/2025
Open Time:
Close Date: 09/18/2025
Close Time: 11:00 am
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA
Optional Pre-Bid Meeting: 09/05/2025 at 11:00 AM at Bemis Playground - Meet at corner of Bridge St & Buick St., Watertown MA
No Sub Bids
Public Buildings Department Study Rebid
The City of Watertown (MA) invites proposals from qualified individuals/firms to provide a strategic municipal organizational assessment and design of the City’s Public Buildings Department functions and processes.
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-02
Type: RFP
Bid/Proposal Name: Public Buildings Department Study Rebid
Contact Name: Julie Spurr Knight
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 08/21/2025
Open Time: 8:30am
Close Date: 09/23/2025
Close Time: 10:30am
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids
Audit Services
The City of Watertown (MA) invites proposals from qualified individuals/firms to provide Audit Services of the City’s Financial Statements for a one-year term, with two one-year options for renewal
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-31
Type: RFP
Bid/Proposal Name: Audit Services
Contact Name: Julie Knight, Procurement Director
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 08/06/2025
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 09/04/2025
Close Time: 10:00 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: City Hall Procurement Office, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids
Link to Request Bid Materials
Watertown Department of Public Works Roofing Replacement
In accordance with M.G.L. c149, the City of Watertown is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for the removal and replacement of the roofing and associated work at the Department of Public Works Complex (DPW), 124 Orchard Street, Watertown, MA.
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-2
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Watertown Department of Public Works Roofing Replacement
Contact Name: Julie Spurr Knight
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 07/23/2025
Open Time: 10:00am
Close Date: 08/28/2025
Close Time: 10:00am
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, Lower Hearing Room
Pre-Bid Meeting: Mandatory on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 10:30 am at DPW at124 Orchard Street
No Sub Bids
Dexter Ave & Templeton Parkway Roadway Construction
In accordance with M.G.L. c30 §39M, the City of Watertown is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform Roadway Construction on Dexter Ave and Templeton Parkway.
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-14
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Dexter Ave & Templeton Parkway Roadway Construction
Contact Name: Julie Spurr Knight
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 06/24/2025
Open Time: 10:00am
Close Date: 07/15/2025
Close Time: 10:15am
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, Lower Hearing Room
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids
Link to Request Bid Materials Please select "Dexter Ave & Templeton Parkway Roadway Construction" in the Select Bid/Proposal slide down.
Roadway Improvements Phase 1
In accordance with M.G.L. c30 §39M, the City of Watertown is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1 at various locations throughout the city.
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-13
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Roadway Improvements Phase 1
Contact Name: Julie Spurr Knight
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 06/24/2025
Open Time: 10:00am
Close Date: 07/15/2025
Close Time: 10:00am
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, Lower Hearing Room
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids
Main St at Whites Ave Bus Stop Improvements
In accordance with M.G.L. c30 §39M, the City of Watertown is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform Bus Stop Construction Improvements.
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-12
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Main St at Whites Ave Bus Stop Improvements
Contact Name: Julie Spurr Knight
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 06/17/2025
Open Time: 10:00am
Close Date: 07/03/2025
Close Time: 11:00am
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, Lower Hearing Room
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids
Replacement or Rebuild of Drainage Structures
In accordance with M.G.L. c30 §39M, the City of Watertown is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform Replacement and Rebuild of Drainage Structures.
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-10
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Replacement or Rebuild of Drainage Structures
Contact Name: Julie Spurr Knight
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 05/21/2025
Open Time: 8:30am
Close Date: 06/17/2025
Close Time: 10:00am
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, Lower Hearing Room
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids
WHS Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment
The City of Watertown invites sealed bids for furnishing, delivered and installing furniture, furnishings, and equipment for the Watertown High School, 50 Columbia Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
Bid/Proposal Number: FFE
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: WHS Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment
Contact Name: Pam McGoldrick
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 05/20/2025
Open Time: 1:00pm
Close Date: 06/12/2025
Close Time: 10:00am
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, Lower Hearing Room
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids
Link to Request Bid Materials Please select " WHS Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment FFE" in the Select Bid/Proposal slide down.
Water and Sewer Mailings
The City of Watertown (MA), the Awarding Authority, is issuing an invitation for bid (IFB) for qualified vendors to provide printing and mailing services for the city’s Water and Sewer bills for the Department of Public Works.
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-01
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Water and Sewer Mailings
Contact Name: Julie Knight, Procurement Director
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 05/13/2025
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 06/03/2025
Close Time: 10:00 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA 02472
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids
Roadway Mill and Overlay
In accordance with M.G.L. c30 §39M, the City of Watertown is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform Mill and Overlay of city streets.
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-04
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Roadway Mill and Overlay
Contact Name: Julie Knight, Procurement Director
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 05/13/2025
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 06/05/2025
Close Time: 10:15 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA 02472
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids
Crack Sealing
In accordance with M.G.L. c30 §39M, the City of Watertown is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform Crack Sealing work to city roadways.
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-07
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Crack Sealing
Contact Name: Julie Knight, Procurement Director
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 05/13/2025
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 06/05/2025
Close Time: 11:15 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA 02472
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids
Pavement Markings
In accordance with M.G.L. c30 §39M, the City of Watertown is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provide pavement markings for roadways.
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-05
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Pavement Markings
Contact Name: Julie Knight, Procurement Director
Contact Email: purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 05/13/2025
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 06/05/2025
Close Time: 11:00 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA 02472
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids
Sidewalk Repairs
In accordance with M.G.L. c30 §39M, the City of Watertown is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform sidewalk repairs.
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-03
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Sidewalk Repairs
Contact Name: Julie Knight, Procurement Director
Contact Email: Purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 05/13/2025
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 06/05/2025
Close Time: 10:45 Am
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, Lower Hearing Room
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids
Permanent Patch
In accordance with M.G.L. c30 §39M, the City of Watertown is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to perform Street Permanent Patch.
Bid/Proposal Number: 2026-05
Type: Invitation to Bid
Bid/Proposal Name: Permanent Patch
Contact Name: Julie Knight, Procurement Director
Contact Email: Purchasing@watertown-ma.gov
Contact Phone: 617-972-6414
Status: Open
Open Date: 05/13/2025
Open Time: 8:30 AM
Close Date: 06/05/2025
Close Time: 10:30 AM
Close/Public Reading Location: Watertown City Hall, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, Lower Hearing Room
No Pre-Bid Meeting
No Sub Bids