Full Electric Cargo Van (PWD)

The City of Boston is soliciting sealed bids for a full electric cargo van for its Public Works Department under Invitation for Sealed Bids Event EV00018165, with bids due December 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Bids will be publicly opened the same day at One City Hall Square, Room 808, Boston. The solicitation carries an MWBE subcontracting obligation: the contractor must actively solicit bids from certified minority and women businesses for subcontracting opportunities under the City's Minority and Women Business Enterprise Development Executive Order.

The scope is a single category of supply, a full electric cargo van. Contractors must comply with Massachusetts law, including prevailing wage requirements if applicable, and must certify tax compliance, debarment status, human trafficking and forced labor compliance, and non-discrimination. The contractor must maintain the insurance coverage the solicitation requires.

The contract term is one year, and award is subject to approval by the Mayor of Boston. The contract is subject to availability of appropriation, and the City may cancel if insufficient funds are appropriated in any fiscal year. Bid prices must be firm unless the City specifically requests otherwise and the bidder responds in writing that prices are subject to adjustment, with the calculation basis detailed in the bid. The City's bid acceptance window is ninety days after opening. The City is exempt from federal excise taxes and Massachusetts Sales and Use Tax, and exemption certificates are provided after award.

Bidders access the solicitation through the City of Boston Supplier Portal at procurement.boston.gov, Event EV00018165, and questions go to Chris Radcliffe at 617-635-3422 or Christopher.radcliffe@boston.gov. The solicitation was posted November 9, 2026.