Transit- LYNN FERRY COMMERCIAL

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the design, build, delivery, and warranty of a high-speed passenger-only ferry vessel to be used in commuter service between the City of Lynn and Boston, Massachusetts. The procurement is being led by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Rail and Transit Division, with the City of Lynn as the vessel's owner. The vessel must meet Federal Transit Administration requirements, including a 25-year service life and compliance with Buy America provisions. Key technical specifications include a catamaran design, four diesel engines, four waterjet propulsion systems, two auxiliary generators, and the ability to operate up to 10 round trips per day at service speed. Proposals will be evaluated on criteria such as technical qualifications, approach, manufacturing plan, past performance, and total price. Important dates include a pre-proposal conference, deadline for submitting questions, and due date for bid responses.

The solicitation does not appear to have any set-aside designations, but it does require compliance with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirements. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total budget or award value range is also not specified in the available documents. The original solicitation was cancelled in November 2020, but a new procurement process may be initiated in the future.