IFB-Purchase Two Used SUV Vehicles

The City of Lynn, Massachusetts, located in Essex County, is seeking to procure two used midsize SUV vehicles through an Invitation for Bid (IFB #03-606) issued on February 14, 2025. The procurement requires dealerships to provide vehicles that meet specific criteria: models no older than 2022, with mileage under 20,000, and located within an 8-mile radius of the Lynn Police Station. Interested vendors must submit sealed bids to the Lynn Purchasing Department by 11:00am on February 28, 2025, with a public bid opening to immediately follow. Bid specifications will be available starting February 14, 2025, and can be obtained via email (purchasing@lynnma.gov) or by phone (781-586-6893). The procurement is being conducted under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30B, with the City of Lynn Purchasing Agent responsible for contract award and evaluation. The city reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any/all bids deemed not in the best interest of the City.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The estimated budget for this procurement is $59,000 for both vehicles, which represents the total anticipated expenditure for the two SUVs. Electronic bid submissions will not be accepted, requiring physical sealed bid packages to be delivered to the Lynn Purchasing Department. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the procurement process appears standard for a municipal vehicle acquisition. The City of Lynn will select the most advantageous bid based on meeting the specified vehicle requirements and proximity criteria. The procurement does not indicate any required technology integration or complex infrastructure considerations beyond the basic vehicle specifications.