VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM FOR MASSABILITY CAREER SERVICES PARTICIPANTS

MassAbility is soliciting proposals for a statewide Vehicle Donation Program designed to provide reliable and affordable transportation for Career Services participants with disabilities. The selected contractor will be responsible for the end-to-end management of donated vehicles, including securing donations, providing tax credit documentation to donors, coordinating safety inspections and repairs, and matching vehicles to participants based on their specific accessibility needs. Additionally, the contractor must support the registration process, provide education on vehicle maintenance and ownership, and offer a six-month vehicle warranty in accordance with used car dealership standards. To be eligible, bidders must hold all necessary Used Car Dealership Licenses and demonstrate the capacity to process, store, and distribute vehicles. MassAbility intends to award at least two contracts based on a best-value scoring evaluation. Mandatory requirements for consideration include being qualified to conduct business in Massachusetts, not being debarred, and completing the Supplier Diversity Program requirements. Proposals must be submitted via COMMBUYS, adhering to a strict 10-page limit with 12-point font and single spacing. The contract includes a five-year renewal option, and all services must be delivered by June 30th of the applicable fiscal year for payment to be honored. Awarded vendors will negotiate a final program budget based on their proposed costs, and all invoicing must be processed through Payment Vouchers and the Commonwealth Electronic Funds Transfer program. Contractors must also comply with strict privacy regulations, including HIPAA and various Massachusetts General Laws regarding protected information.