Massport #1101

Operation of Braintree Logan Express Bus Service – Motorcoach Fleet and Operations

This opportunity involves operating the Braintree Logan Express Bus Service, providing scheduled motorcoach transportation between Boston-Logan International Airport and Braintree, MA. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), Boston-Logan International Airport - Scope of Work: - Operate scheduled express bus service between Boston-Logan International Airport and Braintree Logan Express Terminal (262 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA) - Provide a fleet of 7 to 10 motorcoach buses (model year 2024 or newer), quantity based on service frequency (30-, 20-, or 15-minute headways) - Buses must be wheelchair accessible (ADA compliant), equipped with Wi-Fi, GPS, PA system, reclining seats, and other amenities - Deliver driver services, customer service training, driver uniforms, and ongoing bus maintenance - Maintain flexibility to adjust schedules and temporarily relocate service within a 5-mile radius due to airport construction - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All buses must be dedicated exclusively to the Braintree LEX route - Operators must demonstrate commercial transportation experience and provide $10 million insurance coverage - Proposals must include detailed vehicle, operational, and maintenance plans - Service must comply with Massport standards and ADA requirements - No specific OEMs or bus manufacturers are named; the opportunity is open to qualified transportation service providers - Key Locations: - Boston-Logan International Airport (federal facility) - Braintree Logan Express Terminal, 262 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA - Quincy Employee Lot, 2000 Crown Colony Dr., Quincy, MA - Rental Car Center, 15 Transportation Way, East Boston, MA (contracting office)

Description

The Massachusetts Port Authority is soliciting proposals for a 3-year contract to operate scheduled express bus service between Boston-Logan International Airport and Braintree, Massachusetts. The service requires providing wheelchair-accessible motorcoach buses, driver services, and maintenance to accommodate approximately 2,000 daily passengers. The contract includes two one-year renewal options and may require proposers to have commercial transportation experience and $10 million insurance coverage. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled, and proposals must be submitted electronically by April 27, 2026.

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