Full Size Full Electric SUV (PWD)

The City of Boston is issuing an invitation for sealed bids to procure a full-size, fully electric SUV for its Public Works Department, with a solicitation number BD-26-1142-311-311-120408. The procurement is valued between $500,000 and $1,000,000 and is open to responsible bidders who will submit their proposals by September 17, 2025. Bidders are instructed to respond via the City’s procurement portal or in paper form, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day at City Hall. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with performance contingent upon the availability of funds. The process emphasizes strict adherence to the City’s standard forms, including the City of Boston Standard Contract General Conditions (Form CM11) and the Invitation for Bids (Form CM03), both incorporated by reference. The contractual framework mandates compliance with Massachusetts General Laws, including conflict of interest, tax, and public records statutes, and emphasizes transparency and fair competition. The contractor must provide all goods and services in accordance with detailed specifications, ensuring timely delivery and industry-standard quality, with inspection and acceptance performed by the City. Special requirements include submission of safety data sheets for hazardous materials, adherence to labor harmony and legal obligations, and ownership of all deliverables by the City. The bid response must include detailed unit prices, extended totals, and any applicable options, with discrepancies resolved in favor of written words and unit prices. Amendments or modifications to the contract or solicitation must be in writing, signed by both parties, and issued as addenda. The procurement process underscores accountability, legal compliance, and the City’s right to reject any bid that fails to meet specified standards or requirements.