DCR 946 Purchase of 30Road Message Board Trailers

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is requesting quotes for the purchase and delivery of 30 Wanco Metro M Message Board Trailers under RFQ DCR 946, with quotes due May 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through the Commbuys system. This procurement supports 2026 FIFA World Cup events in Boston and Massachusetts during June, July, and August 2026, with all trailers required to be delivered by June 30, 2026.

Each trailer must meet detailed specifications: 71" W × 48" H × 6" D cabinet with 3-line by 8-character full-matrix display, 10" default font capability, 130-watt solar charging, two 4D AGM sealed maintenance-free batteries (430 Ah total capacity), telescoping tower with 360-degree rotation, manual winch tower lift, color LCD touch-screen controller, orange powder-coat finish, pintle hitch, removable draw bar, disc brake mast, front wheel jack, and Wanco Fleet Manager 4G modem with 10-year service. All deliverables must comply with accessibility standards under Executive Order 614 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II.

Vendors must be registered on Commbuys with fee schedules matching those posted by the Office of State Procurement; bids exceeding posted fees are subject to disqualification. Evaluation criteria are delivery time, price, and available prompt payment discounts. Questions are due May 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with answers provided by May 28 at 10:00 a.m. The anticipated award date is June 1, 2026, with contract start on June 1. DCR reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes, contract with some or all vendors, negotiate with any responding vendor, or cancel the RFQ in part or in its entirety.