Synthetic Engine Motor Oil BPD

The City of Boston, acting through its Purchasing Agent, is issuing an invitation for sealed bids for the procurement of synthetic engine motor oil for the Boston Police Department (BPD) under Event EV00017327. This is a one-year supply contract for which sealed bids must be submitted no later than April 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM, with public bid opening scheduled for the same date and time at One City Hall Square, Room 808, Boston, MA 02201. Prospective bidders should contact Michael Walsh at 617-635-3706 or Michael.walsh@boston.gov for bid-specific information, with all details available through the City of Boston Supplier Portal at boston.gov/procurement. Bid pricing must be submitted as firm prices unless the City specifically requests and the bidder responds in writing that prices are subject to escalation or decrease with a stated basis for calculation. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and award the contract to the bidder determined to be the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with contract award subject to approval by the Mayor of Boston and execution required within ten calendar days of receiving notice of acceptance.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other specific organizational categories, indicating this is an open competitive bid opportunity. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available contract documents. The City of Boston is exempt from federal excise taxes and Massachusetts sales and use tax and will provide exemption certificates upon request following award. A bid deposit may be required as specified in the Advertisement, and a performance bond from a surety company authorized to do business in Massachusetts may also be required of the successful bidder. The estimated contract value represents the anticipated quantity of supplies to be procured during the contract year, though specific budget figures are not disclosed in the provided documentation. Contract continuation is subject to the availability of appropriated funds, and the City may cancel the contract if insufficient funds are appropriated in any fiscal year.