IFB 13-23 Rotary Mobile Column Lifts

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of sixteen (16) Rotary MCHW18 Mobile Column Wireless Mobile Lifting System units to be delivered to the Everett, Cabot, and Arborway bus facilities in Suffolk County, Boston City, Massachusetts. The successful bidder will be responsible for the delivery, setup, and training of the heavy-duty, surface-mounted, wheel-engaging mobile column lifts with a minimum 72,000 lbs capacity. The lifts must accommodate the MBTA's entire bus fleet and comply with all applicable safety regulations. The contract will require a 2-year labor and parts warranty, as well as a 5-year warranty on the hydraulic cylinders. Bidders must be authorized inspectors of the proposed lift system and have a minimum of 10 years' experience in supplying heavy-duty lifts. Bids are due by February 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder.

The MBTA has established a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for this procurement. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements are specified. The MBTA reserves the right to cancel the IFB or reject any and all bids at its sole discretion. Pricing must be inclusive of all costs, and the MBTA requires a minimum 120-day acceptance period. The funding source and budget range for this contract are not disclosed in the provided documents.