Notice of intent to extend a contract for a proprietary product GPS tracking and wifi connectivity

The State of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Rail and Transit Division, is seeking to extend a contract with Saucon Technologies for GPS tracking and WiFi connectivity services for 31 over-the-road coaches. This is a proprietary procurement, as the Saucon equipment was installed by the manufacturer, MCI, during the original bus procurement. The two-year fixed-price contract includes standardized equipment costs and monthly WiFi/GPS charges, with a total price of $27,000, which MassDOT has deemed reasonable. MassDOT is posting this Notice of Intent to Extend a Contract for a Proprietary Product due to the proprietary nature of the products and services, and the approval of the Federal Transit Administration for the use of federal funds. Responses, questions, or comments are being accepted via email by May 25, 2020.

This contract opportunity is restricted to the current vendor, Saucon Technologies, due to the proprietary nature of the products and services. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor, Saucon Technologies, is the only eligible contractor, as the existing infrastructure and technology requires integration with their proprietary equipment. The total contract value is $27,000 over the two-year term.