VEH111 - RFQ - Purchase of Wheel Loader

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting quotes for the purchase of a CAT 930 Wheel Loader or an equivalent model that meets strictly defined technical specifications, under solicitation number BD-26-1020-DCRWS-DC700-129859 and contract number VEH111. The equipment must include a 170 hp C7.1 engine with auto idle shut-off, differential lock, hydraulically driven cooling fan, multiple operator modes, automatic lift and bucket kickouts, a load-sensing hydraulic system, joystick controls, dual 1000 CCA batteries, remote jump start capability, LED roading lights, Product Link telematics, a ROPS/FOPS enclosed cab with an 8-inch touchscreen, and must be equipped with a Fusion coupler, a 3.2-yard bucket, construction forks, LED strobes, and a mandatory 2,500-hour CVA service plan. Delivery is required FOB destination to DCR-DWSP at 100 Winsor Dam Rd., Belchertown, MA 01007 no later than June 30, 2026, with no flexibility in delivery location or schedule. The procurement is subject to work and traffic restrictions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and U.S. 250th Anniversary events, and no additional compensation or time extensions will be granted for delays arising from these events. All equipment interfaces and vendor documentation must comply with Executive Order 614 and ADA Title II accessibility standards. Responses must be submitted electronically via the Commbuys system using the official VEH111 Quote Form by 10:00 AM EDT on June 5, 2026, with no hard copy submissions accepted. Offerors are disqualified if their fee schedule exceeds the Office of Supplier Diversity’s posted rates. Evaluation factors include price, compliance with equipment specifications, estimated delivery time, warranty details, and past experience, though no weights or ranking thresholds are provided, leaving the award methodology ambiguous as either lowest price technically acceptable or best value trade-off. The contract value is estimated at $240,000, and no options, extensions, or additional quantities are available. The contracting officer’s representative is Jack Dejnak, acting as the technical point of contact. The solicitation does not require federal certifications such as UEI or CAGE codes, nor does it impose