Notice of Intent to Purchase a Proprietary Product

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has issued a Notice of Intent to Purchase a Proprietary Product for the procurement of 2,000 replacement cup holders for the Kiel Avance 2050 bus seats currently in use on 36 coaches. Due to the need to ensure replacement parts match the existing units, MassDOT plans to procure the cup holders directly from Kiel North America. The estimated value of the purchase and related services is approximately $15,000. MassDOT is providing public notice of this intended procurement and will accept offers from other vendors that can provide equal or better value until 3:00 pm on May 29, 2015. The notice indicates that the cup holders are being purchased primarily for preventive maintenance over the 12-year life of the buses, and will be delivered to 7 different operators.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside for any particular type of organization. MassDOT has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this purchase. The procurement is focused on ensuring compatibility with the existing Kiel Avance 2050 bus seats, and other vendors are welcome to submit offers that can provide equal or better value compared to the Kiel North America solution.