MassDOT Request for Response for Vehicle and Equipment Parts, Repair and Services

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has issued a Request for Response (RFR) for a statewide contract to provide vehicle and equipment parts, repair, and services. The RFR covers five primary categories: 1) OEM and non-OEM auto and body parts, 2) vehicle and equipment repair and service, 3) specialty equipment and vehicle sales, 4) towing service, and 5) hydraulic lift maintenance, inspection, and repair. Bidders must provide pricing information, including percentage discounts and hourly rates, and submit a Bidder Response Form, Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Plan, Prompt Pay Discount form, and Business Reference Form. Bids are due by April 1, 2024, and the estimated contract start date is April 1, 2024, with an initial 5-year term and an optional 5-year renewal.

The RFR requires bidders to commit a minimum of 1% of contract sales to diverse businesses as part of their SDP Plan. No specific set-aside designations or incumbent vendors are provided in the available information. The estimated value of the contract is $80 million, and it will be awarded to a maximum of 60 contractors, with the potential for additional contractors to be added during the contract term if needed.