Land disposition
The West Tisbury Select Board is seeking proposals to rent the former West Tisbury Police Station at 681 Edgartown Road (M32 L 96), declared surplus to town needs, for provision of a public service to the town and Martha's Vineyard Island, with proposals due October 14, 2026.
The scope requires a qualified entity to operate the facility and deliver public services. No minimum or maximum lease term, rental rate, or service specifications are defined in the available posting. Place of performance is West Tisbury, Massachusetts (Dukes County). No set-asides, preferences, evaluation criteria, timeline for questions, pre-lease meetings, or anticipated award date are stated.
Massachusetts 10/14/26, 2:00 PM 9/14/26, 12:10 PM 26KWEHSRHTPIDLGGAC - NOI Federal RHTP Identifying Eligible Facilities and Defining Rural Communities
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is preparing to submit a grant application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for the Federal Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS-RHT-26-001). This procurement seeks to identify and partner with rural health facilities across Berkshire, Dukes, and Worcester Counties to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes. The program targets healthcare providers including hospitals, rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, community behavioral health clinics, and opioid treatment programs. Facilities must meet specific rural designation criteria, such as being located in a municipality with under 10,000 residents, having a population density below 500 people per square mile, or being a small rural or Critical Access Hospital. The NOI categorizes facilities as either Rural-Located (directly in rural areas) or Rural-Serving (serving rural patients), with participation contingent on being identified in Attachment A. Interested facilities must submit their information through the COMMBUYS procurement system by October 9, 2025, with the understanding that being listed does not guarantee sub-grantee status.
The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, focusing instead on rural healthcare facilities that can demonstrate capability to transform healthcare delivery. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the program emphasizes a collaborative approach to identifying and supporting rural healthcare infrastructure. Facilities must prove their ability to serve rural populations and contribute to the strategic goals of improving healthcare ecosystem transformation. The grant application suggests a comprehensive approach to addressing healthcare challenges in rural Massachusetts communities, though specific award values or budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation. Potential participants should carefully review the Massachusetts State Office of Rural Health Rural Definition and ensure they meet the specified criteria for rural health facility classification.
Massachusetts 10/9/25, 5:00 PM 9/25/25, 2:38 PM #2 Heating Fuel Bid Dukes County
Dukes County, Massachusetts is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the supply and delivery of approximately 133,000 gallons of #2 Fuel Oil on behalf of itself and multiple political subdivisions, including regional housing authorities, retirement systems, towns, and the Wampanoag Tribe, for the fiscal year period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Sealed bids must be received by 2:00 p.m. on June 11, 2026, at the Dukes County Administration Building, with an anticipated award date of June 17, 2026. Bidders must submit one original and two copies of their bids in a sealed envelope marked "Bid - #2 Fuel Oil - FY 2027"; faxed or electronic bids are not accepted. The procurement requires bidders to demonstrate at least one year of prior experience supplying #2 Fuel Oil in Massachusetts using calibrated tank trucks, provide three customer references, and submit either a $2,000 bid bond or certified check with their proposal. All fuel oil must comply with Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations and Federal Specifications D396-98 ASTM standards. Pricing shall be submitted on an Operating Expenses and Profit (O.E.P.) basis as an amount above the lowest quoted Boston No. 2 Reseller Tank Car Prices as published by the Oil Price Information System (OPIS) and Journal of Commerce daily petroleum prices, with the contract awarded to the vendor offering the lowest cost above the published price per gallon, using cash discount as a tiebreaker. The successful bidder will be responsible for all delivery costs, automatic delivery based on degree-day units, quality control mechanisms, environmental compliance including spill cleanup at no cost to the entities, and must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 pollution liability and $1,000,000 commercial automobile coverage with the County and political subdivisions named as additional insureds.
The bid documents do not reference any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to specific types of organizations, such as disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises. Upon contract award, the successful bidder may be required to furnish a Performance Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit in an amount no less than $0.20 per gallon of anticipated annual delivery. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is specified in the available documentation. The contract term is fixed at twelve months with no renewal options noted. While a specific award value or budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement volume of approximately 133,000 gallons provides a basis for cost estimation, with the final contract value dependent on prevailing market prices for #2 Fuel Oil as established through the OPIS and Journal of Commerce daily petroleum pricing indices.
Massachusetts 6/11/26, 2:00 PM 5/20/26, 2:54 PM RFQ # DFW-2025-081: Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle Monitoring, 2025 Season
The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife's Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP) is seeking a pre-approved vendor from the Master Service Agreement for Biological Surveys, Research, and Testing to conduct population surveys of the Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle on Martha's Vineyard during the 2025 season. The primary objective is to independently survey adult beetle populations on four approximately evenly spaced dates during peak activity, with specific requirements to document georeferenced beetle numbers, survey time, and potential habitat threats. Vendors must possess specialized expertise in tiger beetle surveying and habitat requirements and will be responsible for submitting a comprehensive report through NHESP's Heritage Hub Reporting System. Proposals are due by Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM and must be submitted through the Commonwealth's Online Procurement System (CommBuys). Evaluation criteria will focus on applicant experience, project implementation capacity, and ability to provide a detailed report. Required proposal components include a project summary, requested funding amount, personnel qualifications, project scope and methods, and an itemized budget. Interested parties can contact Karen M. Dolan (Finance & Projects Administrator) or Mike Nelson (Invertebrate Zoologist) for additional information.
The procurement appears to be open to pre-approved vendors within the existing Master Service Agreement, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The contract is specific to Dukes County, specifically targeting work on Martha's Vineyard. The total funding available for this project is up to $3,300.00, with only one proposal expected to be selected. The procurement requires use of the COMMBUYS system, which involves specific electronic submission protocols detailed in the attached job aid document. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly identified, the project demands highly specialized expertise in invertebrate ecology, particularly focused on the Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability to conduct precise population surveys and georeference data, with a strong emphasis on scientific methodology and reporting standards. The relatively modest budget suggests this is a targeted, specialized research contract focused on ecological monitoring of a threatened species.
Massachusetts 6/3/25, 2:00 PM 5/20/25, 3:21 PM MVRSD-CM at Risk Services
The Martha's Vineyard Regional School District is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Management at Risk Services for the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School building project. This procurement is being executed under M.G.L. c. 149A as a two-phase solicitation process in Dukes County, Massachusetts. The primary objective is to select a Construction Manager who will provide comprehensive services beginning immediately during the Schematic Design phase, including design review, logistics planning, constructability analysis, and developing a Schematic Design estimate. Key deliverables include a detailed project estimate and comprehensive design review documentation. The RFQ requires interested firms to contact CHA Consulting, Inc., to obtain documentation and complete a CM at Risk RFQ Interest Form. A non-mandatory Informational Meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2025, at 3:30 PM, with proposal submissions due by 4:00 PM on October 3, 2025, to be submitted via sealed envelope to the School Business Administrator. The initial Schematic Design phase services will be performed for a fixed fee not exceeding $30,000.
The procurement appears open to qualified construction management firms without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. The total estimated project cost is $270,000,000, with subsequent Construction Management at Risk fees to be negotiated after Schematic Design approval and subject to voter funding approval. The Martha's Vineyard Regional High School Building Committee reserves the right to reject any proposals and award the contract through the two-phase solicitation process based on their best interests. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement suggests a comprehensive review of technical capabilities, design understanding, and project management expertise will be critical. Interested firms should be prepared for potential negotiations of subsequent project phases, with the initial phase capped at a $30,000 fixed fee. The project represents a significant infrastructure investment for the Martha's Vineyard Regional School District, indicating a substantial commitment to educational facility improvements.
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