Town of Reading RFP 26-15 Motorcoach Trips with Elder & Human Services 2025
Town of ReadingCity · Reading, MA- Due
- Dec 22, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 1, 2025
The 30-second brief
The Town of Reading is soliciting proposals under RFP# 26-15 for motorcoach trip services to support the Elder and Human Services department. The procurement seeks a qualified transportation provider to facilitate group trips. The contract will be awarded to the lowest cost responsible and responsive bidder under the provisions of MGL c30B. Proposals must include separate, sealed price proposals and be delivered by mail or in person to the Town Clerk’s Office at Reading Town Hall. The submission deadline is December 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Emailed or faxed proposals will not be accepted. Interested vendors can access specifications and pricing forms online starting December 1, 2025.
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Summary
The Town of Reading is soliciting proposals under RFP# 26-15 for motorcoach trip services to support the Elder and Human Services department.
The procurement seeks a qualified transportation provider to facilitate group trips. The contract will be awarded to the lowest cost responsible and responsive bidder under the provisions of MGL c30B. Proposals must include separate, sealed price proposals and be delivered by mail or in person to the Town Clerk’s Office at Reading Town Hall. The submission deadline is December 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Emailed or faxed proposals will not be accepted. Interested vendors can access specifications and pricing forms online starting December 1, 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest cost responsible and responsive bidder
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
separate sealed price proposals, pricing forms
- Submit to
- Reading Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867
- Scope location
- Reading, MA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Reading?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 22, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Reading Town Hall, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Reading 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 RFP 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.
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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 cost responsible and responsive bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Reading?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Reading are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Reading regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: separate sealed price proposals, pricing forms. Review the full document from Town of Reading for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Reading, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.