IFB 13-23 Rotary Mobile Column Lifts

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking bids for the procurement of sixteen (16) Rotary MCHW18 Mobile Column Wireless Mobile Lifting System units in Suffolk County and Boston City, Massachusetts through IFB 13-23 Rotary Mobile Column Lifts. The MBTA requires a qualified vendor to furnish and deliver these heavy-duty, mobile column lifts capable of lifting the MBTA's entire bus fleet and withstanding the harsh environments of MBTA facilities. Bids are due on February 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST and will not be publicly opened. The MBTA will post an Initial Bid Summary Form on COMMBUYS within two business days detailing the number of bids received, each bidder's name, and the bid amount. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder meeting the technical specifications outlined in the bid documents.

The MBTA has established a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for this contract. Buy America requirements also apply, and bidders must complete the required certification form. The successful bidder will be required to provide proof of insurance meeting the MBTA's minimum requirements within three business days of a conditional notice of award. The three lowest bidders in the preliminary results were Lappen Auto Supply at $149,976.00, Ray Jurgen at $178,900, and Power Washer Sales at $179,200, but the award will be determined after the MBTA's evaluation of bid responsiveness.