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ExpiredSolicitation 105F-26

Shuttle Bus Services for Planned Maintenance and Emergency Subway and Commuter Rail Outages

Buyer
MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Place of performance
Boston, MA
Response deadline
Nov 4, 2026Deletes on Nov 18, 2026
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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The government authority in Boston, MA needs a vendor to provide onsite shuttle bus services for a one-year contract period. The buyer requires bus services for portions of the subway or commuter rail system to facilitate planned construction and maintenance activities. Additionally, the scope includes shuttle services during system shutdowns for unplanned repairs or emergencies, such as derailments, fallen trees, and equipment issues. The buyer seeks proposals to determine the budget and restricts eligibility to USA-only onshore vendors. Bidders can submit responses digitally via email or online. Key dates include a pre-bid conference on September 22, 2026, and a final deadline for all questions on October 10, 2026.

Scope of work

  • Turnkey replacement shuttle bus service including drivers, vehicles, and supervision
  • Bus service for subway or commuter rail system planned construction or maintenance activities
  • Bus service for subway or commuter rail system shutdowns for unplanned repairs or emergencies
  • Additional bus service in support of an MBTA operated shuttle

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Pass/Fail Evaluation Criteria (Legal, Financial Stability)Not specified
Bidder Experience, Capabilities, and QualificationsNot specified
Price Evaluation CriteriaNot specified

Minimum qualifications

  • Passing rating on Legal and Financial Stability criteria
  • Demonstrated organizational capabilities, resources, and experience relevant to MBTA requirements

Documents to include with your response

  • Enclosure 1 – Bid Cover Letter
  • Form A: Pre-Award Bidder Evaluation Data Form
  • Form B: Technical Response
  • Form C: Price Response
  • Form H: Build America, Buy America Certification Form
  • Proof of Insurance
  • Bidder and Subcontractor Information Form(s)
  • Power of Attorney

How to submit

Method
Electronic via COMMBUYS
Instructions
Proposals must be submitted digitally via COMMBUYS in two separate PDF parts (Technical Proposal and Price Proposal) along with Enclosure 1 Bid Cover Letter.