Opportunity
Massport #1103
Massport Solicits Comprehensive Terminal Operating System for Conley Container Terminal
Posted
April 08, 2026
Respond By
May 08, 2026
Identifier
1103
NAICS
541512
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is seeking proposals for a new Terminal Operating System (TOS) at the Conley Container Terminal in Boston, Massachusetts. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), Goods & Services division - Place of performance: Conley Container Terminal, Boston, MA - Scope of Work: - Provision, implementation, and support of a comprehensive TOS solution - Includes both software and hardware (servers, handhelds, network equipment) - Project management, system design, configuration, and integration with existing and external systems (e.g., Smarttec Gate Operating System, U.S. Customs, SSLs) - Data conversion from 2015 to present, business process assessment, and workflow design - EDI transactions, billing and invoicing (with Oracle Fusion/PeopleSoft integration), remote invoice payment, and external customer access - Support for business intelligence tools, reporting, RFID technology, and robust cybersecurity/disaster recovery - Ongoing maintenance, support, and training for Massport personnel and external users - Unique/Notable Requirements: - High system availability and cybersecurity compliance - Interfaces with multiple third-party and legacy systems - Support for AI, business intelligence, and mobile/handheld device functionality - Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Proposals encouraged from MBEs, WBEs, and small businesses - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or part numbers mandated - Current systems include Tideworks (Forecast, Mainsail 10, Spinnaker, Traffic Control), Smarttec, and Oracle/PeopleSoft; new TOS must interface with or provide equivalent/improved functionality - Contract Structure: - Three-year base period with two one-year renewal options - Annual renewable maintenance and support
Description
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is soliciting proposals for a Terminal Operating System (TOS) at the Conley Container Terminal in Suffolk, Massachusetts. The project involves providing software, hardware, and related support services to replace or upgrade the current TOS, ensuring no interruption to daily operations. The scope includes comprehensive TOS implementation covering project management, gate, vessel and yard planning, EDI transactions, billing and invoicing, handheld/mobile device functionality, maintenance and support, disaster recovery, and interfaces with various subsystems. The contract is for a 3-year service agreement with two 1-year renewal options, and proposals are encouraged from MBEs, WBEs, and small businesses.