Metropolitan Area Planning Council - FCAM 2026 Alternate Apparatus - BD-26-1217-MAP03-MAP03-127692
Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Mapc)MPO · Boston, MA- Due
- May 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 6, 2026
- Contract term
- 0.5 years
- Primary contact
- Kelsi Champley
- (617) 933-0724
The 30-second brief
Metropolitan Area Planning Council is seeking sealed bids from qualified Bidders to supply industry standard compliant fire apparatus, initial attack vehicles, mini-pumpers, mobile water supply apparatus, tankers, wildland apparatus, brush trucks, wildland fire crew carrier apparatus, wildland fire suppression apparatus, and special service apparatus and equipment to members of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts under solicitation BD-26-1217-MAP03-MAP03-127692. The resulting contract term runs from execution through December 1, 2026 with five six-month option extensions available. Bids are due by May 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM via CommBUYS. A vendor conference was held via Zoom on April 22, 2026. No bid bond is required, and awards will be made to responsible and responsive bidders offering the lowest price for advertised goods.
Lowest price
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Summary
Metropolitan Area Planning Council is seeking sealed bids from qualified Bidders to supply industry standard compliant fire apparatus, initial attack vehicles, mini-pumpers, mobile water supply apparatus, tankers, wildland apparatus, brush trucks, wildland fire crew carrier apparatus, wildland fire suppression apparatus, and special service apparatus and equipment to members of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts under solicitation BD-26-1217-MAP03-MAP03-127692.
The resulting contract term runs from execution through December 1, 2026 with five six-month option extensions available. Bids are due by May 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM via CommBUYS. A vendor conference was held via Zoom on April 22, 2026. No bid bond is required, and awards will be made to responsible and responsive bidders offering the lowest price for advertised goods.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest price
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid Price Forms
- Submit to
- CommBUYS
- Duration
- 6 months
- Scope location
- Boston, MA
- Reported agency
- Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Mapc)?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 20, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: CommBUYS. For questions, contact Kelsi Champley.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Mapc) 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 Bid 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 Kelsi Champley at (617) 933-0724. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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 price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Mapc)?
All active and historical solicitations from Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Mapc) are tracked and searchable. As a mpo agency, Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Mapc) 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 0.5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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 Price Forms. Review the full document from Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Mapc) for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Boston, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
