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Marine Launch Transport Service

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BD-25-1463-TOOB1-TOOB0-124698State & Local

Submission Closed02/18/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Town of Oak Bluffs is inviting qualified parties to submit proposals for a marine launch transport service within its harbor. The contract involves providing transportation of persons between vessels and the shore in the southeast corner of the harbor, operating from Memorial Weekend through mid-October. This solicitation seeks a three-year agreement to ensure consistent and reliable service during the specified seasonal period. The solicitation, issued under the title "Marine Launch Transport Service" with solicitation number BD-25-1463-TOOB1-TOOB0-124698, was posted on January 23, 2026, with proposals due by February 18, 2026. The contract falls under the NAICS code 485999 and is managed by the Town of Oak Bluffs in Massachusetts. Interested parties can contact Deborah Potter for further information or visit the official procurement website for details and submission instructions.

General Info

Three-year marine launch transport service contract in Oak Bluffs harbor, Memorial Weekend to mid-October.

Agency

Massachusetts → Town of Oak Bluffs

NAICS

483114 - Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation

Place of Performance

School Street Oak Bluffs, MA, 02557, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

OB2026-01 Marine Launch Services RFP

1 page · rfp

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OB2026-01 Marine Transportation Services RFP

1 page · rfp

High

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJan 23

Solicitation

Response DeadlineFeb 18

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

02/18/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyMassachusetts → Town of Oak Bluffs

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSchool Street Oak Bluffs, MA, 02557, USA

Organization / AgencyMassachusetts → Town of Oak Bluffs

Office AddressSchool Street Oak Bluffs, MA, 02557, USA

Contacts

Debra AlleyPurchaser

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Deborah PotterContact Person

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Town of Oak Bluffs is seeking proposals from qualified parties for the provision of a marine launch service within its harbor to facilitate the transport of persons to and from vessels to the shore in the southeast corner of the harbor starting Memorial Weekend to Mid-October. This RFP is for a three -year contract.

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