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This Solicitation opportunity from Massachusetts was posted on April 16, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

RFI:67-26 Accessible Vans & Minibuses

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BD-26-1206-MBTA-MBTA-128296State & Local

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The MBTA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "RFI:67-26 Accessible Vans & Minibuses" aimed at exploring accessible van and minibus options to improve service delivery during transit disruptions. This solicitation seeks input from potential suppliers to better understand available solutions that can enhance accessibility and mobility for passengers affected by transit interruptions. Responses are due by May 25, 2026, and the solicitation is managed by Mellissa O'Connor, the designated point of contact. The RFI is posted by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) with performance and coordination centered in Boston, Massachusetts. While there is no specified type of set-aside or NAICS code associated with this solicitation, it is issued under the SLED (State and Local Government and Education) organization type. The intent is to gather detailed information to inform future procurement decisions in support of accessible transportation services within the MBTA system.

General Info

MBTA seeks information on accessible vans, minibuses to enhance transit disruption services, responses due May 25, 2026.

Place of Performance

Massachusetts Boston, MA, 02116, USA

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RFI document for Accessible Vans and Buses

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AgencyMBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Contacts1 person available
OfficeMassachusetts Boston, MA, 02116, USA
Office AddressMassachusetts Boston, MA, 02116, USA
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Mellissa O'ConnorPurchaser

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MBTA is issuing an RFI to evaluate accessible van and minibus solutions to enhance service delivery during transit disruptions.

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