Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities - Consulting Services assist DPU setting maximum involuntary tow rates - BD-27-1042-ENV-ENV01-134318 (2026)
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs | Commonwealth of MassachusettsState · Boston, MA- Due
- Oct 22, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Richard Calderon
- (617) 626-1000
The 30-second brief
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities seeks consulting services to conduct a targeted review of two revisions made to the rate formula for establishing maximum involuntary tow rates, specifically regarding management costs and vehicle storage revenue. The review will utilize quantitative and comparative methods informed by GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide principles. Deliverables include a written interim review, a draft findings memorandum, and a final findings memorandum. The submission deadline is October 22, 2026, with a fixed fee budget of $20,000.
A written interim review of the two Department revisions, A written draft findings memorandum presenting the analysis and findings for each of the two revisions, A final findings memorandum incorporating factual clarifications and finalizing the assessment
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Summary
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities seeks consulting services to conduct a targeted review of two revisions made to the rate formula for establishing maximum involuntary tow rates, specifically regarding management costs and vehicle storage revenue.
The review will utilize quantitative and comparative methods informed by GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide principles. Deliverables include a written interim review, a draft findings memorandum, and a final findings memorandum. The submission deadline is October 22, 2026, with a fixed fee budget of $20,000.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
A written interim review of the two Department revisions, A written draft findings memorandum presenting the analysis and findings for each of the two revisions, A final findings memorandum incorporating factual clarifications and finalizing the assessment
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Prompt Payment Discount Form
- Commonwealth Terms & Conditions
- Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing
- Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (W-9)
- Standard Contract Form and Instructions
- Submit to
- www.COMMBUYS.com
- Scope location
- Boston, MA
- Reported agency
- Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 22, 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: www.COMMBUYS.com. For questions, contact Richard Calderon.
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Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Richard Calderon at (617) 626-1000. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: A written interim review of the two Department revisions, A written draft findings memorandum presenting the analysis and findings for each of the two revisions, A final findings memorandum incorporating factual clarifications and finalizing the assessment. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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