Bucket Truck (BFD)

The City of Boston is requesting sealed bids for a bucket truck for the Boston Fire Department (BFD) under Event EV00017926, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM. The City requires active solicitation of subcontracts from certified minority and women-owned businesses and compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws where applicable.

The scope is supply and delivery of bucket truck equipment to detailed specifications available through the City of Boston Supplier Portal. The contract term is one year. Place of performance is Boston, Massachusetts, with sealed-bid opening and public reading at One City Hall Square Room 808 on September 23, 2026.

The successful bidder must execute the contract within ten calendar days of notice of acceptance and provide performance security—either a performance bond from a Massachusetts-authorized surety company or a certified check payable to the City of Boston, with the amount to be determined in the advertisement. Firm pricing is required unless the City has specifically requested otherwise in writing. The City is exempt from federal excise taxes and Massachusetts sales and use taxes and will provide exemption certificates upon request.

All bidders must comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage laws if applicable; certify non-debarment status and conflict-of-interest compliance; carry Worker's Compensation insurance; and adhere to non-discrimination provisions. Contract award is subject to availability of appropriation and approval of the Mayor of Boston. The maximum time for bid acceptance is ninety days after bid opening.

Detailed specifications and the full solicitation document (EV00017926 Terms and Conditions.pdf) are available through the City of Boston Supplier Portal. Contact Chris Radcliffe at 617-635-3422 or Christopher.Radcliffe@boston.gov for additional information.