Public Notices
Invitation for Bids
Invitation for Bids
Bituminous Concrete and Related Materials 2026-112
In accordance with M.G.L. c30B, the City of Watertown is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to provide Bituminous Concrete and Related Materials. The contract will be awarded to multiple vendors for a one year term with two one year options for renewal. Qualified contractors are requested to submit proposals in accordance with the Instructions within this Invitation for Bids (IFB).
This project is being Electronically Bid (E-Bid). Bid Forms and Contract documents are available free online at Projectdog.com website at 12 PM on Wednesday April 15,2026. All plan holders must register or have an active online account on www.Projectdog.com to acquire documents, receive project notifications, and to submit bids electronically. Enter Project Code 874143 in the project locator box and select “Acquire Documents” to download documents.
Bid Deadline: Thursday May 7, 2026 11AM. Hand delivered bids will not be accepted.
Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the Commissioner of Department of Workforce Development under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Section 26 to 27D, as amended, apply to this project. The City of Watertown reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informality contained therein, and to award the contract as determined to be in the best interest of the City.
The City of Watertown is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages MBE/WBE/DBE participation in response to the bid process.
There are no filed sub-bids
Request for Qualifications
Request for Qualifications
Design Services for Skating Rink Floor Replacement 2026-111
The City of Watertown (MA) invites proposals from qualified architect/engineering firms to provide Design Services for the John A. Ryan Ice Arena Floor Replacement. The contract between the City and the Designer may be amended to include continued designer services through construction contract award, construction administration, final closeout and warranty period of the potential project. The bid will be submitted in accordance with the Submission Requirements with this RFQ. The contract will be awarded under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 7C §§ 44-58.
The estimated cost of construction of this project is $1,000,000. The fee will be negotiated for services dependent upon an evaluation of the level of effort required, job complexity, specialized knowledge required, estimated construction cost, comparison with past project fees, and other considerations.
Briefing Session: A briefing session regarding the project will be held on Tuesday April 21, 2026 at Noon (12pm) at the John A. Ryan Arena located at 1 Paramount Place, Watertown MA. 02472.
The RFQ will be bid ELECTRONICALLY. Bid documents, forms, specifications and conditions, and bid guidelines will be available online from www.projectdog.com website starting at Noon on Wednesday April 15, 2026. To obtain documents, log on to the website at www.projectdog.com and click “Sign Up” or login with, your existing account. Put the Project Code 873975 in the box found in the upper right corner of the screen. Select “Acquire Documents” at the bottom of the page to download the RFQ. Questions regarding the website or project distribution should be directed to Projectdog at 978-499-9014.
Proposers shall submit a technical, or non-price proposal which includes everything responsive to this RFQ. This technical, or non-price should be clearly marked “RFQ 873975 Technical Proposal” and submitted electronically.
RFQ Deadline: Proposals are due through the Project Dog submission portal by Thursday May 7 ,2026 10:00 AM. Hand delivered proposals will not be accepted.
The City of Watertown reserves the right to accept any proposal, in whole or in part, to reject any/or all proposals and to waive minor irregularities and/or informalities as it deems to be in the best interest of the City. The city is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages MBE/WBE/DBE participation in response to the bid process.
Invitation for Bids
Invitation for Bid
Records Assessment & Planning Services 2026-101
The City of Watertown (MA) invites qualified vendors to provide Records Assessment and Planning Services across multiple municipal departments and facilities. This contract is a one (1) year contract, with two (2) options for (1) year renewals at the sole discretion of the City.
Qualified vendors are requested to submit proposals in accordance with the instructions within this Invitation for Bid (IFB).
This project is being Electronically Bid (E-Bid). Bid Forms and Contract documents are available free online on the Projectdog.com website at 10:00AM on Wednesday April 15, 2026. All plan holders must register or have an active online account on www.Projectdog.com to acquire documents, receive project notifications, and submit bids electronically. Enter Project Code 873977 in the project locator box and select “Acquire Documents” to download documents. Questions regarding the website or project distribution should be directed to Projectdog at 978-499-9014.
Bid Deadline: Tuesday May 5, 2026, 10:00AM. Hand delivered bids will not be accepted.
The bidding and award of this contract will be under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30B. The City of Watertown reserves the right to accept any bid, in whole or in part, to reject any/or all bids and to waive minor irregularities and/or informalities as it deems to be in the best interest of the City.
The City of Watertown is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages MBE/WBE/DBE participation in response to the bid process.
There are no filed sub-bids
Notice
City of Watertown Historic District Commission – In person Public Hearing –April 16, 2026, with the meeting starting at 7 p.m. at the Watertown Administration Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 149 Main St, Watertown, MA, with remote access (link) on the agenda posted at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
235 Mt. Auburn St. Kelly Boucher, Architect, for Robert Purdy, Owner, requests a Certificate from the Commission for approval of the design, architectural details, exterior materials, and building layout for a new two-family structure on a portion of the site subdivided into Lot A with frontage facing Walnut St.
Invitation for Bids
Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2026-70
Overhead Doors and Cafeteria Security Gates On-Call Maintenance and Repair
The City of Watertown (MA) invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for Overhead Doors and Cafeteria Security Gates On-Call Maintenance and Repair. Qualified contractors are requested to submit proposals in accordance with the Instructions within this Invitation for Bids (IFB).
This project is being Electronically Bid (E-Bid). Bid Forms and Contract documents are available free online at Projectdog.com website at 10:00AM on Wednesday April 1, 2026. All plan holders must register or have an active online account on www.Projectdog.com to acquire documents, receive project notifications, and to submit bids electronically. Enter Project Code 873814 in the project locator box and select “Acquire Documents” to download documents.
Bid Deadline: Tuesday April 21, 2026 10:00AM. Hand delivered bids will not be accepted.
Each Bid shall be submitted in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders and shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a bid bond, or certified check, and/or a treasurer’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company in the amount of five (5) percent of the bid.
Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the Commissioner of Department of Workforce Development under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Section 26 to 27D, as amended, apply to this project. The City of Watertown reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informality contained therein, and to award the contract as determined to be in the best interest of the City.
The City of Watertown is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages MBE/WBE/DBE participation in response to the bid process.
There are no filed sub-bids
Request for Qualifications
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2026-109
Landscape Architecture Services Old Burying Ground and Common St. Cemetery
The City of Watertown (MA) invites proposals from qualified Landscape Architects. Qualified individuals/firms are requested to submit their proposals to www.projectdog.com in accordance with the instructions contained within this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Architectural firms should consider creating a "team" with other firms as needed to provide the full range of expertise. Qualified architectural firms. are requested to submit their proposals to www.projectdog.com in accordance with the instructions contained within this Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
The RFQ will be bid on ELECTRONICALLY. Bid documents, forms, specifications and conditions, and bid guidelines will be available online from www.projectdog.com website starting at Noon on Wednesday April 1, 2026. To obtain documents, log on to the website www.projectdog.com and click “Sign Up” or login with your existing account. Put the Project Code 873813 in the box found in the upper right corner of the screen. Select “Acquire Documents” at the bottom of the page to download the RFQ. Questions regarding the website or project distribution should be directed to Projectdog at 978-499-9014.
All proposals must be received by 10:30AM on Thursday, April 16, 2026, to be considered. Proposals submitted by fax or by electronic mail will not be considered. All proposals must be submitted to Projectdog.
Request for Proposals
Request for Proposals 2026-99
Janitorial Services
The City of Watertown (MA) invites submittals from qualified vendors for Janitorial Services at municipal buildings for a one year term, beginning on May 1, 2026, and ending on April 30, 2027, with two one-year term options for renewal at the sole discretion of the city. Each proposal shall be submitted in accordance with the Submission Requirements within the Request for Proposal (RFP) and M.G.L. c. 30B.
The RFP will be bid ELECTRONICALLY. Bid documents, forms, specifications and conditions, and bid guidelines will be available online from www.projectdog.com website starting at Noon on Wednesday April 1, 2026. To obtain documents, log on to the website at www.projectdog.com and click “Sign Up” or login with your existing account. Put the Project Code 873655 in the box found in the upper right corner of the screen. Select “Acquire Documents” at the bottom of the page to download the RFP. Questions regarding the website or project distribution should be directed to Projectdog at 978-499-9014.
RFP Deadline: Proposals are due through the Projectdog submission portal by Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:00 AM. Hand delivered proposals will not be accepted.
Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting: There is a mandatory site visit scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Qualified vendors are required to meet in front of the Phillips Building located at 30 Common Street, Watertown MA 02472.
Notice
City of Watertown Historic District Commission – In person Public Hearing –April 16, 2026, with the meeting starting at 7 p.m. at the Watertown Administration Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 149 Main St, Watertown, MA, with remote access (link) on the agenda posted at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
235 Mt. Auburn St. Kelly Boucher, Architect, for Robert Purdy, Owner, requests a Certificate from the Commission for restoration of the existing multifamily house with a number of restored, rebuilt, and replaced architectural details, including siding, trim, windows, etc., with a mixture of natural and synthetic materials. The project also includes the converting of the structure into a 2-family from its current 3-4 units. There will also be a small addition at the basement and 1st floor on the rear façade, inline with the second floor.
Notice
City of Watertown Historic District Commission – In-person Public Hearing –April 16, 2026, with the meeting starting at 7 p.m. at the Watertown Administration Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 149 Main St, Watertown, MA, with remote access (link) on the agenda posted at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
113 Mt. Auburn St. Semit Tercan, Business Owner, requests a Certificate from the Commission for installation of two new signs with one located above each storefront window.
Public Notice
Watertown Planning Board Public Hearing: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Administration Building, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA in-person with remote access link on the agenda 48 hours prior to the meeting.
15-17 Dexter Ave- Victor Torosyan requests a Site Plan Review Permit in accordance with WZO §5.02(t) Table of Accessory Use Regulations to allow a protected use Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in the lower level of the existing two-family structure. Located in the T (Two-family) zoning district. PZ-26-4.
Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Administration Building, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA in-person with remote access link on the agenda 48 hours prior to the meeting.
43 Bromfield St- David Farrar requests a Special Permit Finding in accordance with §4.06(a) Alteration of Non-Conforming Structures for a single-story addition with a nonconforming side yard setback. Located in the S-6 (Single-Family) Zoning District. PZ-26-5.
550 Arsenal St- Nick O’Connor of ND Watertown Mall LLC requests a minor amendment to Special Permit ZBA-1974-1136, as amended by Special Permit 07-20, to remove condition no. 12 mandating interior access between Target and the mall. The project also includes minor modifications to control plans in accordance with §9.03 Site Plan Review; §9.05 Special Permit. Located in the RMUD (Regional Mixed Use) Zoning District. PZ-26-7.
Invitation for Bids
Invitation for Bid
Records Assessment & Planning Services 2026-101
The City of Watertown (MA) invites qualified vendors to provide Records Assessment and Planning Services across multiple municipal departments and facilities. This contract is a one (1) year contract, with two (2) options for (1) year renewals at the sole discretion of the City.
Qualified vendors are requested to submit proposals in accordance with the instructions within this Invitation for Bid (IFB).
This project is being Electronically Bid (E-Bid). Bid Forms and Contract documents are available free online on the Projectdog.com website at 10:00AM on Wednesday April 15, 2026. All plan holders must register or have an active online account on www.Projectdog.com to acquire documents, receive project notifications, and submit bids electronically. Enter Project Code 873977 in the project locator box and select “Acquire Documents” to download documents. Questions regarding the website or project distribution should be directed to Projectdog at 978-499-9014.
Bid Deadline: Tuesday May 5, 2026, 10:00AM. Hand delivered bids will not be accepted.
The bidding and award of this contract will be under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30B. The City of Watertown reserves the right to accept any bid, in whole or in part, to reject any/or all bids and to waive minor irregularities and/or informalities as it deems to be in the best interest of the City.
The City of Watertown is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages MBE/WBE/DBE participation in response to the bid process.
There are no filed sub-bids
Legal Notice
The City Council of Watertown hereby gives notice of a public hearing and vote to be held ONLINE and IN-PERSON (HYBRID) Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Richard Mastrangelo Chamber Administration Building, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA or online at the following link https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/j/92991331344 which may be found on the City of Watertown’s website, on a proposed Loan Order as follows:
ORDERED: That the sum of $1,350,000 is appropriated to pay construction and construction administration costs of Bemis Park, as more fully described in the City's Fiscal Year 2025 through 2029 Capital Improvement Plan, including all other costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this HYBRID Public Hearing. A copy of the proposed Loan Order is available for inspection at the Administration Building, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472 in the City Clerk’s Office Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday evening up to 7:00 p.m., and Friday 8:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.; and on the City’s website page: www.watertown-ma.gov.
Legal Notice
The Watertown City Council hereby gives notice of a Public Hearing and vote to be held online and in-person (hybrid) Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM, in the Richard E. Mastrangelo Council Chamber, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA or online at the following link https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/j/92991331344 which may be found on the City of Watertown’s website, on a proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 City Budget. The Fiscal Year 2026 Revenues and Expenditures will be adjusted as follows:
REVENUE INCREASE (DECREASE) TO READ
Transfer from Watertown Square Stabilization $2,072,798 $2,072,798
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Total Revenue Adjustment $2,072,798
EXPENDITURES INCREASE (DECREASE) TO READ
Transfer to Cap Project/City $2,072,798 $2,072,798
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Total Expenditure Adjustment $2,072,798
Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this HYBRID Public Hearing. A copy of the proposed Loan Order is available for inspection at the Administration Building, 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472 in the City Clerk’s Office Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday evening up to 7:00 p.m., and Friday 8:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.; and on the City’s website page: www.watertown-ma.gov.
Public Notice
Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, with meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Administration Building, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA in-person with remote access link on the Agenda 48 hours prior to the meeting.
101 Standish Rd- Matthew Gannon requests a Special Permit Finding in accordance with §4.06(a) Alteration of Non-Conforming Structures to allow construction within non-conforming side yard setback for a second-floor addition. Located in the Single-Family (S-6) Zoning District. PZ-25-16.