Braintree Public Schools Type C Bus Lease IFB 2024
City of BraintreeCity · Braintree Town, MA- Due
- Sep 26, 2024
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2024
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Sara Kauffman
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Braintree Public Schools is seeking bids for the lease of type "C" conventional school buses for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028. The lease includes twenty-eight (28) seventy-seven (77) passenger buses, two (2) seventy-seven (77) passenger buses with luggage racks, and two (2) sixty-three (63) passenger buses with wheelchair accessibility.
Lease of Type "C" Conventional School Buses
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
SUMMARY
Braintree Public Schools is seeking bids for the lease of type "C" conventional school buses for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028.
The lease includes twenty-eight (28) seventy-seven (77) passenger buses, two (2) seventy-seven (77) passenger buses with luggage racks, and two (2) sixty-three (63) passenger buses with wheelchair accessibility.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsive and responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Lease of Type "C" Conventional School Buses
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Bid Forms A
- B
- C
- D
- Certificate of Authorization
- Non-Collusion Statement/Tax Attestation
- Bid Deposit
- Standard Warranty coverage
- Bank credit letter of reference
- Submit to
- Braintree Public Schools Central Office, 348 Pond Street, Braintree, MA 02184 or via Commbuys
- Scope location
- Braintree, MA
- Reported agency
- Braintree Public Schools
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this IFB from City of Braintree?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 26, 2024. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Braintree Public Schools Central Office, 348 Pond Street, Braintree, MA 02184 or via Commbuys. For questions, contact Sara Kauffman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including City of Braintree in MA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Sara Kauffman. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Lease of Type "C" Conventional School Buses. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive and responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Braintree?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Braintree are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Braintree regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Forms A, B, C, D, Certificate of Authorization, Non-Collusion Statement/Tax Attestation, Bid Deposit, Standard Warranty coverage, Bank credit letter of reference. Review the full document from City of Braintree for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Braintree, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.