The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is requesting quotes for audio walking tour equipment to support the 2026 FIFA World Cup and related events in Boston from June through August 2026, with responses due April 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. via the Commbuys system.

The scope consists of 25 or more headset units connected to devices with pre-loaded audio clips corresponding to tour stops, a carrying case for the equipment, and rechargeable batteries with a charging system. All proposals must comply with accessibility standards established by Executive Order 614 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II.

This is classified as an outright purchase or fee-for-service arrangement with no specified renewal options. Vendors must be registered on the Commbuys system and ensure that any submitted fee schedules match those posted by the Office of State Procurement; proposals with fee schedules exceeding the posted amounts will be disqualified. No compensation will be provided for work restrictions or traffic impacts during the FIFA World Cup period, and any emergency work during this time requires DCR approval.

Questions are due April 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with answers provided by April 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The anticipated award date is April 24, 2026. DCR reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes, contract with some, all, or none of the responding vendors, or cancel the RFQ in part or in its entirety. No estimated contract value or pricing information is disclosed in the RFQ document.

OFF50 Audio Walking Tour Equipment

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