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The City of Worcester Purchasing Division is soliciting sealed bids under Bid No. 8807-M7 for the procurement of three (3) new 2026 Harley-Davidson Police Road Glide motorcycles for the Worcester Police Department (WPD). The motorcycles must be Birch White and include specific features such as a 121 VVT engine, 12.3-inch TFT display, RDRS Rider Safety Enhancements, and factory-installed sirens and lights. The contract includes additional accessories like battery chargers and indoor covers, with a required delivery within 8 weeks ARO to the Worcester Police Department at 9-11 Lincoln Square. Bidders must bid all items as the award will be made in aggregate, and no substitutions for the Road Glide model are allowed. Sealed bids are due by September 23, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. local time at the Purchasing Division in City Hall.
Lowest net price in accordance with specifications, award to be made in aggregate
Three (3) 2026 Harley-Davidson Police Road Glide motorcycles, Battery chargers, Charging extension leads, Indoor motorcycle covers
Certificate of Good Faith, CORI Compliance / Gender Identity & Expression form, MWBE Form, REAP 1 Form, Wage Theft Prevention Certification
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 23, 2026. 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: Purchasing Division, Room 201, City Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts. For questions, contact Stephen R. McDonald.
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest net price in accordance with specifications, award to be made in aggregate" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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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: Certificate of Good Faith, CORI Compliance / Gender Identity & Expression form, MWBE Form, REAP 1 Form, Wage Theft Prevention Certification. Review the full document from City of Worcester for the complete list.
Most government agencies, including City of Worcester 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.
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.
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Stephen R. McDonald at (508) 799-1220. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Worcester, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Three (3) 2026 Harley-Davidson Police Road Glide motorcycles, Battery chargers, Charging extension leads, Indoor motorcycle covers. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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