Public Notice RFP 26-02 Uniform Rental Contract.pdf
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- Public Notice RFP 26-02 Uniform Rental Contract
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- BD-26-2233-SCTM-SCTM-130875
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- Massachusetts
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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by South Coast Transit Management, Inc. (SCTM), a sub-corporation of Transdev operating under management contract with the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) in Massachusetts, for a three-year uniform rental contract. The contract covers two facilities: the New Bedford Facility (65 Potomska Street, New Bedford, MA 02740) and the Fall River Facility (601 Brayton Avenue, Fall River, MA 02721). SCTM requires weekly uniform rentals for approximately 154–175 operators and 40–50 supervisors, with sizes ranging from S to 6XL. Operator uniforms include navy pants (5 per week), navy shorts (3 per week), and gray polo shirts (5 each of long-sleeve and short-sleeve), with options for cargo or pleated styles, women's cuts, and reflective striping. Supervisor uniforms include khaki pants (5 per week), white long-sleeve button-down shirts (5 per week), and gray polo shirts (5 each of long-sleeve and short-sleeve), also with style and fit options. Operator shirts must display ATU patches on the left shoulder and SRTA patches on the right shoulder; supervisor shirts require SRTA patches on the right shoulder. The RFP was released on June 26, 2026, with questions and clarifications due by July 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and responses provided by July 24, 2026. The RFP submission deadline is August 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Proposal reviews and clarifications are scheduled for August 24–September 4, 2026, with the Notice of Award expected on September 18, 2026. The successful proposer must be prepared to begin work immediately upon Notice to Proceed.
The RFP document does not specify pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent contractor information, or detailed funding sources and amounts. However, the contract is funded through federal and state transportation funds, as SCTM operates fixed-route and demand-response transportation services under the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority. Prospective proposers must submit an Intent to Respond via email to ccabral@srtabus.com with the official company name, preferred contact person, and contact information. The solicitation documents are available upon request beginning on the RFP release date and continuing until the submission deadline. Any schedule changes will be communicated via addendum.
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65 Potomska Street | New Bedford, MA 02740 | Tel: 508 999 5211 | Fax: 508 997 2341 | SCTM@SRTABus.com
Memorandum
TO: Prospective Proposers
CC:
FROM: South Coast Transit Management, Inc. (SCTM)
DATE: June 17, 2026
RE: Request for Proposals (RFP 26-02) Uniform Rental Contract
Background:
South Coast Transit Management, Inc. (SCTM) is a sub-corporation of Transdev operating under a management contract with Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA), providing fixed route and demand response transportation in the greater New Bedford area, which is both Federal and state funded.
Services Required:
SCTM is in need of a three year rental contract to provide operator and supervisor uniforms at the following locations.
New Bedford Facility Fall River Facility 65 Potomska Street 601 Brayton Avenue New Bedford, MA 02740 Fall River, MA 02721
The following items are needed on a weekly basis with sizes ranging from S-6XL.
Operator Estimated Employee Count: (154-175) Pants (5) – Navy Shorts (3) - Navy Choice Of: Cargo Pleated Women’s Cut Options Flat Cargo Women’s Cut Options
Long-Sleeve Polo (5) – Gray Short-Sleeve Polo (5) - Gray Women’s Cut Options Women’s Cut Options Reflective Striping Option Reflective Striping Option
• Shirts are to have the ATU Patch on the left shoulder and the SRTA patch on the right shoulder.
65 Potomska Street | New Bedford, MA 02740 | Tel: 508 999 5211 | Fax: 508 997 2341 | SCTM@SRTABus.com
Supervisor Estimated Employee Count: (40-50)
Pants (5) – Khaki Choice Of:
Pleated Flat Cargo Women’s Cut Options
Long-Sleeve Button Down (5) – (White) Short-Sleeve Polo (5) - Gray Women’s Cut Options Women’s Cut Options Reflective Striping Option Reflective Striping Option
• Shirts are to have the SRTA patch on the right shoulder, but is subject to change.
Intent to Respond:
Prospective Proposers can request the applicable RFP / Solicitation Documents via email to ccabral@srtabus.com (Subject Line: Uniform Rental Contract) beginning on the date of RFP Release and until the date and time of RFP Submission Due, as outlined in the Key Action Dates table below.
The body of the Intent to Respond email shall include the official name of the proposer, the name of the preferred Contact Person, and the Contact Information (Phone and Email Address) for said Contact Person.
Key Action Dates:
The table below lists the dates for key milestones of the procurement process. Some of the dates shown are tentative and subject to change. Any changes to this defined schedule will be released via addendum.
Please note that “COB” identifies Close of Business, which is defined as 4:00PM (Eastern) for this procurement. The successful Proposer should be prepared to begin work immediately upon Notice to Proceed.
Milestone Date Time
RFP Release Friday, June 26, 2026 COB
Questions and Clarifications Submitted Friday, July 17, 2026 2:00 PM EST
Questions and Clarifications Responses Friday, July 24, 2026 COB
RFP Submission Due Friday, August 21, 2026 2:00 PM EST
Proposal Reviews and Clarifications (Interviews, if needed)
August 24th – September 4th, 2026
Notice of Award Friday, September 18, 2026 COB
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