How can I get the bid documents?
You can access the bid documents by registering and downloading them from this link.
Where are bid opportunities announced?
Bids are advertised in local publications such as the Norwood Record, the Central Register for construction projects, the State's Purchasing site Commbuys, and the Town's website. Additionally, public notices are displayed outside the General Manager's Office on the First Floor of the Town Hall, where the Purchasing Department is situated.
Can I join a list to receive future bid notifications?
The Town of Norwood does not keep a bidder's list for upcoming bids. All bid announcements are posted on the Town's website and other online platforms.
Though not required, if you're a vendor looking to engage with the Town and haven't registered on Commbuys, please visit the Commbuys website to register your business. Registration is free and grants you access to bidding opportunities with both the Commonwealth and the Town of Norwood.
What forms do I need to submit after I become a vendor?
After becoming a vendor, you need to submit a Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number).
For construction work with the Town, you must provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Norwood as an additional insured. Additionally, you may need to submit OSHA 10 certificates for your employees, confirming completion of an OSHA 10 safety course.
For all construction projects, certified payroll reports are required on a weekly basis.
As a vendor, can I bill the Town for sales tax?
As a government entity, the Town of Norwood is exempt from sales tax. Once you become a vendor with the Town, you'll receive one of the Town's sales tax exemption forms (ST-2, ST-4, ST-5, or ST-5C), which legally exempts the Town from paying sales tax.
It's important to note that a sales tax exemption must be obtained before making a purchase. Town employees, when making government-related purchases, need to have one of the specified forms. Volunteers, however, don't have access to these forms and are responsible for covering any applicable sales tax.
Where can I find bid results for Town of Norwood bids?
You can find bid results here. They are organized by contract number and bid name. For details on contracts from previous Fiscal Years, please reach out to the Purchasing Department for assistance.
How do I ask for copies of certified payrolls for Town projects?
You can request certified payrolls by reaching out to the Purchasing Department.
What do Prevailing Wage Rates mean?
The Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Law (G.L. c. 149, §§ 26 - 27) establishes minimum wage rates for workers on public construction projects. The Department of Labor Standards issues prevailing wage rate sheets and administers the law,
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development's Department of Labor Standards (DLS) is responsible for issuing prevailing wage rate sheets and overseeing the Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Law.
The Attorney General Office's Fair Labor Division enforces the Prevailing Wage Law. Contractors failing to comply or suspected of not paying prevailing wages should be reported to the Attorney General's Fair Labor Division at (617) 727-3465.
More information on prevailing wage rates is available here.
Is it possible to submit bids in person?
No, all documents must be submitted online. Additional details can be found on the bid page, and feel free to reach out to Purchasing if you have any questions.
