PUBLIC NOTICE: UMass Lowell Canal Bridge Design Services RFP

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is seeking a qualified firm to provide total design‑service consulting for a new canal bridge on its campus. The contract will be awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price, lump‑sum basis, requiring the contractor to submit a single price that covers all design work, equipment, and related services. Bids must be submitted through the UMass BuyWays portal by the sealed‑until deadline of July 23, 2026. No prerequisites or pre‑qualification requirements are listed, but a standard RFX Bid Table must be uploaded in the questions area along with the full proposal package. • Scope: Complete engineering design of a campus bridge (civil/structural engineering). • Pricing: One lump‑sum firm‑fixed price covering all costs. • Submission: Electronic via UMass BuyWays portal; required bid table attachment and full proposal. • Timeline: Original bid release delayed to July 22 2026; final submission deadline July 23 2026 (12 PM EDT).