Maritime Transportation Services RFB

The Boston Public Health Commission's Division of Property Management is requesting proposals for maritime transportation services at Long Island in Boston Harbor under RFP LIC-026-63026, with proposals due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST and a mandatory property walkthrough on August 3 at 8:00 a.m.; failure to attend disqualifies submissions.

The scope comprises passenger ferry transportation accommodating 4–20 passengers with a minimum of two roundtrips per week (up to seven weather-dependent) between Marina Bay Ferry at Squantum Point Park in Quincy and Long Island Campus, with standard departures at 8:00 a.m. and returns at 2:30 p.m.; barging services for vehicles, equipment, trash containers, storage containers, and oil deliveries with a minimum oil transportation capacity of 5,000 gallons per service; and an optional scope item for supply and installation of a floating dock (40 feet long × 15 feet wide × 6 feet deep minimum) and gangway systems.

Bidders must hold current vessel registration, ferry and barge operating licenses, and captain licenses at the time of proposal submission. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability with $1 million per-project general aggregate limits, Workers Compensation coverage, $1 million Commercial Automobile Liability, and $5 million Commercial Umbrella Coverage. All prevailing wage and minimum wage laws apply, and bidders must certify OSHA training completion and comply with all public works requirements.

The contract term runs August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029. The BPHC will award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all requirements. Proposals must remain valid for 45 days following submittal. Written questions are due August 6 at 2:00 p.m. EST, with responses posted by August 10. Award notification is targeted for August 17. The BPHC reserves discretion to modify dates, adjust trip frequency, and increase or decrease barge services as necessary and will not compensate vendors for weather-related or other cancellations. Submissions are accepted via email to Jebarros@bphc.org and KTejada@bphc.org or in-person at 205 River Street, Mattapan Campus.