Fire Apparatus (BFD)

The City of Boston is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of fire apparatus under solicitation number BD-27-1142-221-221-131171, with submissions due by July 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement is conducted under an Invitation for Sealed Bids via the City’s Supplier Portal or by delivering sealed paper bids to One City Hall Square, Room 808, Boston, MA 02201. The contract is governed by the City’s internal contractual framework rather than standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, with key terms defined in articles covering compensation, compliance, delivery, acceptance, and payment. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, meaning bids must meet all technical and compliance requirements before price becomes the deciding factor. All equipment must conform to the Purchase Description and Specifications, with substitutions requiring proof of equal or superior quality, durability, appearance, strength, and design. Delivery is to occur in Boston, Massachusetts, with risk of loss remaining with the contractor until formal acceptance by the City. Contractors are required to execute the contract within ten days of award and provide a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract value. Labor compliance is strictly regulated: contractors must certify no labor law violations in the past three years, adhere to Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Law if applicable, submit weekly payroll records where required, and comply with state anti-discrimination statutes. Additionally, contractors must actively solicit certified Minority and Women Business Enterprises for subcontracting opportunities. No specific packaging, labeling, or preservation requirements are stipulated beyond compliance with Right-To-Know laws for hazardous materials. All records must be retained for seven years after final payment and are subject to unrestricted audit by the City. Bids must be submitted using the official Bid Response Form, with electronic submissions allowed through the City’s portal and paper bids requiring original wet signatures and a bid deposit. No contract value is disclosed, and no accounting codes, invoicing systems, or contract administration contacts are provided.