Purchase of Ten (10) New Electric Electric Utility Vehicles

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is seeking to procure ten (10) new electric utility vehicles for the Deer Island Treatment Plant. The MWRA has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) with detailed specifications on the vehicles, including load capacity, drive axle, brakes, suspension, cab, flatbed deck, instrumentation, powertrain, tow capacity, seating, wheelbase, and steering. The RFB outlines the bidding process, with a bid release date of October 11, 2011 and a bid submission deadline of October 26, 2011 at 10:00 AM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible, and eligible bidder.

The procurement is open to all interested vendors, with no indication of set-asides or incumbent contractors. The MWRA encourages vendors to provide complete and accurate information via the "Interested in Bid Partnering?" link. Addenda and other relevant documents will be available through the Comm-PASS website, and it is the responsibility of the vendor or proposer to obtain such documents. The solicitation does not provide details on pricing terms, funding requirements and sources, or the contract term including any renewal options, nor does it mention any SOMWBA or Emerging Business Programs.