Public Notices

City of Lynn
Invitation for Bids
Installation of Thermoplastic Pavement Markings

The City of Lynn invites sealed bids from qualified pavement marking contractors for the installation of thermoplastic pavement markings. Work to be performed at various locations within the City of Lynn.

Contract is on an as needed basis and not associated with a specific project. The City reserves the right to extend the contract for two (2) additional one-year options for a maximum three (3) year contract term. Estimated annual spending is $354,575. Valuation for purposes of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Prequalification is based on first year times (X) three years to arrive at estimated total value. MassDOT prequalification of contractors with the class of work as Pavement Markings for the project with an estimated total value of $1,063,725 will be required.

Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.30, § 39M and to the minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L.c.149 §§ 26 - 27H.

Specifications will be available for pick up starting Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Lynn City Hall, Purchasing Department, Room 206, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901. Specifications will be mailed or emailed upon request to the purchasing department at [email protected] or at 781-586-6893

Bids must be sealed and marked “Bid #03-664 Installation of Thermoplastic Pavement Markings” and submitted in form to the address above. Bids will be received before 2:00PM, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 and publicly opened read and forthwith in Room 206, City Hall, Lynn, MA.

Bid must be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the total bid price in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond payable to the City of Lynn.

Purchasing Agent will prepare the notice of award and awarding of this contract

Bid under M.G.L. c.30, § 39M
Timothy Leonard
Purchasing Agent
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City of Lynn
Request for Proposals
Legal Services

The Mayor of the City of Lynn is requesting proposals from qualified law firms or individual attorneys for general, collective bargaining counsel and other related legal services.

Counsel is to provide legal advice and counsel on a variety of matters pertaining to all aspects of municipal government. The selected firm(s) or individual(s) will provide legal advice and support to the Mayor and department heads in the areas relating to, but not limited to collective bargaining, contract administration, litigation, civil rights, and interpretation of state and federal statutes and regulations.

Specifications will be available starting Monday, February 23, 2026 at the City of Lynn Purchasing Department room 206, Lynn City Hall, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901 Specifications will be mailed/emailed upon request to the purchasing department at [email protected] or by calling 781-586-6893.

Five (5) copies of the proposal must be sealed and marked “RFP#03-661 Legal Services” and submitted in form to the address above. Proposals will be received until 12:00 PM, March 17, 2026. A copy of proposal should be sent by email to [email protected] .

Qualified proposers should note that, in accordance with MGL Chapter 30B, Section 1 (b) (15), the procurement of labor relations and legal services is exempt from the Chapter 30B procurement process and the City reserves the right to waive any defect in a proposal and to select the firm(s) or individual(s) that the Mayor in its sole discretion determines best meets the needs of the City.

The Mayor will prepare the notice of award and awarding of this contract.

Timothy Leonard
Purchasing Agent
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CITY OF LYNN
INVITATION FOR BID
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF GRAVE BOXES

The City of Lynn will receive bids for the Supply and Delivery of Grave Boxes for the Department of Public Works. Boxes must be delivered to Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, Massachusetts.

Contract is for the purchase of grave boxes on an as needed basis as outlined in bid specifications. City of Lynn estimates 550 standard and 60 double boxes being purchased over the course of a three (3) year contract. Contract will be effective on approximately May 16, 2026

Specifications may be obtained starting Monday, March 9, 2026. Specifications are available by email request at [email protected] or by calling 781-586-6924. Specifications are available until the due date specified below.

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: Bid# 03-665 Supply and Delivery of Grave Boxes. All bids must be submitted to the City of Lynn, Purchasing Department, Room 206, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901 before 11:00am, Wednesday, March 25, 2026 and will be publicly opened, forthwith. Emailed bids will not be accepted.

The City of Lynn reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all bids or any part thereof and make award as may appear in the best interest of the City.

The City of Lynn Purchasing Agent will prepare the notice of award and awarding of this contract.

Bid under Chapter 30B M.G.L.

Timothy Leonard
Purchasing Agent
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City of Lynn
Invitation for Bids
Supply and Installation of Roadway Material

The City of Lynn invites sealed bids from qualified pavement contractors for Supply and Installation of Roadway Material. Project consist of supplying and disposing of bituminous road material, cold planning, paving of roadways and sidewalks and other related items at various locations within the City of Lynn. Contract is on an as needed basis and not associated with a specific project. The City reserves the right to extend the contract for two (2) additional one-year options for a maximum three (3) year contract term. Estimated annual spending is $3,816,827.50

Valuation for purposes of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Prequalification is based on first year spending estimate, times (X) three years to arrive at estimated total value. MassDOT prequalification of contractors with the class of work as Pavement Surfacing for the project with an estimated total value of $11,450,482.50 will be required.

Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.30, § 39M and to the minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L.c.149 §§ 26 - 27H.

Specifications will be available for pick up starting Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Lynn City Hall, Purchasing Department, Room 206, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901. Specifications will be mailed or emailed upon request to the purchasing department at [email protected] or at 781-586-6893

Bids must be sealed in envelope and marked “Bid #03-662 Supply and Installation of Roadway Material” and submitted in form to the address above. Bids will be received before 12:00PM, Wednesday, April 1,2026 and publicly opened read and forthwith in Room 206, City Hall, Lynn, MA.

Bid must be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the total bid price in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond payable to the City of Lynn.

Purchasing Agent will prepare the notice of award and awarding of this contract

Bid under M.G.L. c.30, § 39M
Timothy Leonard
Purchasing Agent
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CITY OF LYNN
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
34A ESSEX STREET PROPERTY SALE

The City of Lynn, through the Lynn City Council and Public Property Committee, is seeking qualified developers to submit proposals to purchase the City-owned parcel at 34A Essex Street in the City of Lynn, MA. The Lynn City Council will select the highest price proposal that meets the purpose of the RFP to create additional housing unit(s) and is not otherwise barred by law from being awarded the bid.

Requests for Proposal (RFP) specifications may be obtained starting Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Specifications will be emailed or mailed upon request to [email protected] or calling 781-586-6893.

A Pre-Submission Meeting will be held on site Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00 am. This will include a tour of the property.

Proposals must be clearly marked and submitted in a sealed envelope to the City of Lynn Purchasing Department, Room 206, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901 prior to 12:30 pm, Thursday, March 19, 2026. Submission must be marked on outside of envelope with “RFP #03-655 - 34A Essex Street” and submitted in form as required by RFP Specifications.

Proposal must be accompanied by proposal security in the form of Certified Check or Bid Bond payable to the “City of Lynn” in the amount of $10,000.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals as may appear in the best interest of the City of Lynn. The successful proposer must be prepared to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement no later than thirty (30) days from the date the sale has been awarded.

M.G.L. Chapter 30B, §16
Timothy Leonard
Purchasing Agent

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CITY OF LYNN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT

The City of Lynn Public Schools is soliciting proposals from Food Service Management Companies (FSMC) for the operation of a food service program as outlined in specifications.

FSMC will be responsible for efficient management and consulting services of a food program including, but not limited to: menus, purchasing, receiving, storing, setting up cafeteria lines, counter service, clean up, sanitation, training, hiring, supervising personnel and presenting food in a way to create optimum student participation at the schools listed in specifications.

Specifications may be obtained starting, Monday, March 16, 2026 at the City of Lynn Purchasing Department, Room 206, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901. Specifications are available by email/mail on request at [email protected] or 781-586-6893. Specifications are available until the due date specified below.

Non-Price proposals and price proposals must be sealed, clearly marked in separate envelopes and delivered as outlined in proposal instructions. Emailed proposals will not be accepted.

Proposals must be submitted to the City of Lynn, Purchasing Department, Room 206, at the above address no later than 12:00PM, Monday, April 13, 2026.

Proposer shall submit with its price proposal a bid guarantee for 5% of the total budgeted costs (expenses) in form of a firm commitment such as a bid bond, certified check, cashier’s check or postal money order.

Pre-Proposal Conference: Monday, March 23,2026 at 3:00PM. Breed Middle School, 90 O’Callaghan Way, Lynn, MA 01905. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED.

The City of Lynn reserves the right to waive any informality in or to reject any or all proposals or any part thereof and make award as may appear in the best interest of the City. The City of Lynn Purchasing Agent will prepare the notice of award and awarding of this contract.

Proposal under Chapter 30B M.G. L. §6
Timothy Leonard
Purchasing Agent