IFB 72F-21 System Wide Portable Radio Parts

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for System-Wide Portable Radio Parts. The MBTA is seeking to acquire various radio components including switch modules, rear castings, hardware kits, flex circuits, antenna inserts, adapter cables, and other necessary parts. Bids are due by June 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM EST and will not be publicly opened. The MBTA will post an initial bid summary within two business days of the due date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The MBTA has established a 1.5% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for this procurement.

Bidders must submit forms related to DBE participation and Buy America requirements. Pricing must be inclusive of all costs including freight, packaging, handling, and taxes. The successful bidder must provide proof of the required insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation, within three business days of conditional award. The IFB does not explicitly state the contract term or any renewal options. The MBTA is exempt from federal excise and state sales taxes, and the procurement does not mention any incumbent contractors or budget ranges.