In Ground Lift Inspection Contract

The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) in Massachusetts, operating through its management contractor South Coast Transit Management, Inc. (SCTM), is soliciting bids for a three-year contract to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain two Ford Smith Model MPXZ-210-EH in-ground hydraulic heavy-duty transit bus lifts at the New Bedford Maintenance Facility, with proposals due October 2, 2026.

The scope requires comprehensive inspection and assessment, operational diagnostics, hydraulic system evaluation, repair and replacement of defective components, adjustment and service, load and safety testing, and annual inspections. All work must be performed by ALI Certified Inspectors in accordance with manufacturer requirements and ANSI/ALI standards. The contractor must furnish all labor, supervision, diagnostic services, tools, testing equipment, replacement parts, consumables, and transportation. Site visits are encouraged prior to submission; interested bidders should contact Casey Cabral at ccabral@srtabus.com to schedule.

The contractor must carry Worker's Compensation Insurance with Employer's Liability Coverage of not less than $1 million and Commercial General Liability Insurance on an occurrence basis with limits of not less than $1 million per occurrence and aggregate, with specified coverage extensions. SCTM is exempt from Massachusetts sales tax and bidders must not include sales tax in their proposals.

Submissions must be made via email to Casey Cabral and include a Uniform Bid Sheet, Standard Company Quotation Form, FTA Clauses, and Debarment Certification. As a Federal Transit Administration-funded entity, SCTM requires all vendors to comply with applicable Federal Clauses and responsibility determination requirements. The anticipated award date is October 30, 2026.