Mass DOT Highway Due Diligence Posting - HOV Lane Barrier Transfer Vehicle Wheels

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is seeking to procure HOV Lane Barrier Transfer Vehicle Wheels through a notice of intent to accept a best value offer. MassDOT is looking to purchase an initial supply of 1,000 wheels from Lindsay Transportation Solutions, LLC and enter into a 5-year contract agreement for the continued supply of these proprietary carrier wheels. The contract will support the operation of MassDOT's Barrier Transfer Vehicle (BTV) used for the HOV Lane system on I-93 in Suffolk County. MassDOT is utilizing this due diligence posting process rather than a full competitive procurement, as they believe Lindsay Transportation Solutions represents the best value to the Commonwealth. The notice provides instructions for any other interested and qualified vendors to submit documentation showing they can provide a comparable or better offer by the deadline of 3:00PM EDT on October 17, 2023.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has established various supplier diversity requirements for its procurements, including the Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) and the Supplier Diversity Program (SDP). The SDP requires all bidders to make a minimum 1% financial commitment to partnering with certified diverse businesses, with higher commitments receiving additional evaluation points. Bidders must complete an SDP Plan Form identifying their proposed diverse business partners, and successful contractors will be required to provide annual reports demonstrating compliance with their SDP Commitment. Lindsay Transportation Solutions, LLC was previously awarded a contract in 2018 to provide the Road Zipper System, which includes the BTV and flexible barrier walls, and is the sole vendor capable of providing the proprietary wheels for this equipment.