Procurement of Milwaukee Outdoor Power Equipment and Accessories

The Cambridge Housing Authority is soliciting written quotes from authorized Milwaukee Tool distributors to supply outdoor power equipment, battery systems, chargers, and tracking devices to support grounds maintenance across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with the City of Cambridge’s ordinance banning gas-powered leaf blowers. The procurement, valued between approximately $50,000 and $150,000, emphasizes the exclusive use of Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ battery-powered equipment and requires vendors to assist with asset tracking setup using Milwaukee ONE-KEY™ Bluetooth tags. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, contingent upon Board approval and available funding, with a not-to-exceed limit of $100,000. Bids must be submitted electronically via Procore by December 12, 2025, and the process is governed primarily by Massachusetts procurement laws (M.G.L. c. 30B) and local ordinances, rather than federal FAR clauses. The contract emphasizes compliance with environmental standards, vendor responsibility, warranty provisions, and asset management support, but does not specify detailed delivery schedules, packaging, or inspection procedures. The procurement process includes provisions for rejecting bids, waiving informalities, and ensuring transparency, with the primary contact being Rock-Andral Ludger at the Cambridge Housing Authority. Supporting documents, specifications, and bid forms are accessible through Procore or upon request via email, with no explicit references to certifications, business classifications, or detailed line-item pricing in the available documentation.