Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a laboratory facility; for site work for a laboratory facility; manufacturing facility; and laboratory facility.

As of April 10, 2024, there was no award for this request and the project has been cancelled. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: The City of New Bedford Purchasing Department, in conjunction with the City's Property Committee, is soliciting proposals from qualified developers for the disposition of a 100-acre parcel of land located on Hathaway Road, New Bedford, MA 02740, and identified on City of New Bedford Assessor's Map 121 as Lot 86, for the development of an Advanced Manufacturing Center. Emailed and/or faxed proposals will not be accepted. All bids shall be accompanied by a bid security deposit in the amount of $50,000. Bid security may be in the form of Certified Check, Certificate of Deposit, or Bid Bond made payable to the City of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Questions concerning this RFP must be submitted in writing by delivery or email to purchasing@newbedford-ma.gov on or before Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 4 p.m. Questions will be answered via Addendum emailed to all Proposers on Record as having received the RFP, as well as posted publicly Proposals cannot be withdrawn for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days after the bid opening date. All proposals must include a signed and completed Non-Collusion Form, Certificate of Tax Compliance, Disclosure of Beneficial Interest Statement, and the other forms required by this RFP. Neither this advertisement nor the RFP constitute an offer. The City and the apparent most advantageous, responsive, and responsible proposer, taking into consideration price and all other evaluation criteria, may extend the time for award by mutual agreement. The City of New Bedford reserves the right to waive any informality in, or to reject, any or all proposals, if it deems such waiver or rejection to be in the best interest of the City. The Awarding Authority also reserves the right to accept other than the highest priced proposal if it deems such acceptance in the best interest of the City. The City Council is the Awarding Authority. The Mayor, once authorized by the Council, will negotiate any sale of property.