Metropolitan Area Planning Council - FCAM 2026 Fire Apparatus, Vehicles & Equipment - BD-26-1217-MAP03-MAP03-122021 (2025)
Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Mapc)MPO · Boston, MA- Due
- Dec 10, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2025
- Duration
- 6 months
- Primary contact
- Kelsi Champley
- (617) 933-0724
The 30-second brief
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is seeking sealed bids to supply industry standard compliant fire apparatus, engines, vehicles, and associated equipment to members of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM). The procurement includes pumpers, custom pumpers, commercial pumpers, aerial ladders, aerial platforms, and aerial quints under an IFB contract through June 30, 2026, with five six-month extension options. Sealed bids are due by December 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM via CommBUYS, following a vendor conference held on October 29, 2025. Contracts will be awarded to responsive and responsible bidders offering the lowest price for advertised goods as indicated on the bid price forms.
Fire apparatus, Engines, Vehicles and associated equipment, Pumpers, Aerial ladders, Aerial platforms, Aerial quints
Lowest price
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Summary
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is seeking sealed bids to supply industry standard compliant fire apparatus, engines, vehicles, and associated equipment to members of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM).
The procurement includes pumpers, custom pumpers, commercial pumpers, aerial ladders, aerial platforms, and aerial quints under an IFB contract through June 30, 2026, with five six-month extension options. Sealed bids are due by December 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM via CommBUYS, following a vendor conference held on October 29, 2025. Contracts will be awarded to responsive and responsible bidders offering the lowest price for advertised goods as indicated on the bid price forms.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Fire apparatus
- Engines
- Vehicles and associated equipment
- Pumpers
- Aerial ladders
- Aerial platforms
- Aerial quints
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Certificate of Non-Collusion
- Price Signature Form
- Minimum Quality Requirements Form
- Warranty documentation
- References
- Submit to
- CommBUYS
- 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 December 10, 2025. 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: 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Fire apparatus, Engines, Vehicles and associated equipment, Pumpers, Aerial ladders, Aerial platforms, Aerial quints. 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 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 6 months. 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: Certificate of Non-Collusion, Price Signature Form, Minimum Quality Requirements Form, warranty documentation, references. 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.
