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

This is a Notice of Intent to Extend a Contract for a Proprietary Product issued by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's (MassDOT) Rail and Transit Division. MassDOT intends to extend a contract with Saucon Technologies for GPS tracking and Wi-Fi connectivity services for a period of two years, with two optional two-year extensions. The original contract was awarded in 2014 through a sole source procurement method, as Saucon's GPS and Wi-Fi units were specified and installed on 31 over-the-road coaches procured by MassDOT. MassDOT has determined that competitively bidding a new GPS and Wi-Fi unit from another manufacturer would result in substantial duplication of costs. The contract is a fixed-price agreement, with standardized equipment costs and monthly Wi-Fi/GPS charges, totaling approximately $13,824 for the initial two-year term.

This is a proprietary contract, as the products and related services are only available from Saucon Technologies. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Saucon Technologies is the incumbent vendor, and the existing infrastructure and technology requires integration with their proprietary GPS and Wi-Fi units. Responses, questions, or comments regarding this posting must be submitted by email to the specified contact by June 27, 2022.