MassDOT Small and Roadway Equipment

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is seeking multiple vendors to supply a broad array of small equipment and roadway maintenance equipment needed to maintain the statewide transportation network. The required items include light towers, cement mixers, line painting machines, forklifts, and diesel generators, which are not available on existing statewide contracts. MassDOT intends to make multiple awards under this Request for Response (RFR), with the option to renew for up to 11 years. The estimated value of purchases under this contract is $5.7 million over the life of the potential awards. Pricing will be evaluated based on percentage discounts from list/catalog prices for parts and hourly rates for services. MassDOT will also consider the vendor's experience, qualifications of the account manager, business references, prompt payment discounts, and supplier diversity commitments as part of the evaluation criteria.

The contract opportunity is focused on Suffolk County and is open to all qualified vendors. MassDOT has provided a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Plan Commitment form, which requires bidders to commit a specific percentage of contract sales to be spent with certified SDP partners, including Minority/Women Business Enterprises, Veteran Business Enterprises, and other designated groups. No set-asides or incumbent vendors are specified, and the funding sources may come from a variety of budget sources. MassDOT reserves the right to negotiate price and product specifications during the contract term to ensure best value.