Public Notice RFP 26-02 Uniform Rental Contract

South Coast Transit Management, Inc. (SCTM), operating under management contract with the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) in Massachusetts, is requesting proposals for a three-year uniform rental contract covering weekly service to two facilities — New Bedford and Fall River — with proposals due August 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.

The scope covers weekly uniform rentals for approximately 154–175 operators and 40–50 supervisors across sizes S to 6XL. Operator uniforms include navy pants (5 per week), navy shorts (3 per week), and gray polo shirts (5 each long-sleeve and short-sleeve) in cargo or pleated styles with options for women's cuts and reflective striping; operator shirts must display ATU patches on the left shoulder and SRTA patches on the right shoulder. Supervisor uniforms include khaki pants (5 per week), white long-sleeve button-down shirts (5 per week), and gray polo shirts (5 each long-sleeve and short-sleeve) with style and fit options; supervisor shirts require SRTA patches on the right shoulder. Performance locations are the New Bedford Facility (65 Potomska Street, New Bedford, MA 02740) and the Fall River Facility (601 Brayton Avenue, Fall River, MA 02721).

The contract is funded through federal and state transportation funds. Questions and clarifications are due July 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, with responses provided by July 24. Proposal reviews and clarifications are scheduled for August 24–September 4, 2026, with Notice of Award expected September 18, 2026. The successful proposer must be prepared to begin work immediately upon Notice to Proceed. Prospective proposers must submit an Intent to Respond via email to ccabral@srtabus.com with official company name, preferred contact person, and contact information. Solicitation documents are available upon request beginning June 26, 2026 through the submission deadline.