(RE-AD) Ford OEM Parts & Accessories BPD Fleet Repair (36 months)

The City of Boston, Massachusetts is issuing an Invitation for Sealed Bids for the procurement of Ford OEM Parts & Accessories for Boston Police Department (BPD) Fleet Repair under Event EV00017290. This is a 36-month service and supply contract focused on providing genuine Ford original equipment manufacturer parts and related accessories to support the ongoing maintenance and repair of the BPD's fleet vehicles. Prospective bidders must submit sealed bids no later than April 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM, with public opening of bids occurring the same date and time at One City Hall Square Room 808 in Boston. The City requires firm pricing submissions unless the Official specifically requests and the bidder provides written price escalation provisions. Bidders should direct any bid-specific questions to Michael Walsh at 617-635-3706 or Michael.walsh@boston.gov and access detailed event information through the City of Boston Supplier Portal. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award the contract as deemed in the best interests of the City, subject to mayoral approval, with a maximum of ninety days for bid acceptance following the opening date.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting organizational types from responding to this bid. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The City is exempt from federal excise taxes and Massachusetts Sales and Use Tax, with exemption certificates provided to the successful bidder following contract award. The successful bidder must execute the contract and furnish required performance security within ten calendar days of receiving notice of acceptance. Bid deposits are required as specified in the advertisement, with deposits of twenty dollars or less retained as a filing charge and the three lowest responsible and responsive bidders' deposits returned upon contract execution or within ninety days if no award is made. The specific estimated procurement amount or budget range for the one-year period is not disclosed in the available documents, and the contract remains subject to appropriation availability and potential cancellation if sufficient funds are not appropriated in any fiscal year.