Opportunity

Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-2233-SCTM-SCTM-133139

Three-Year Inspection and Maintenance Contract for Ford Smith In-Ground Bus Lifts

Posted

September 04, 2026

Respond By

October 02, 2026

Identifier

BD-27-2233-SCTM-SCTM-133139

NAICS

811310

This opportunity involves a three-year contract for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of Ford Smith in-ground hydraulic heavy-duty transit bus lifts at the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority's New Bedford Maintenance Facility. - Government Buyer: - Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) - Operator: South Coast Transit Management, Inc. (SCTM) - OEM Highlight: - Ford Smith is the specified manufacturer for the in-ground hydraulic bus lifts (Model # MPXZ-210-EH) - Products/Services Requested: - Inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance services for two Ford Smith in-ground hydraulic heavy-duty transit bus lifts (Model # MPXZ-210-EH) - Services include: - Initial and annual inspections - Operational diagnostics - Hydraulic system evaluation - Repairs, adjustments, and safety/load testing - Full documentation and annual certification - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be a qualified lift inspector and provide annual certification - All work must comply with Ford Smith manufacturer requirements, ANSI/ALI safety standards, and industry best practices - Vendor must supply compatible replacement parts and maintain required insurance coverage - Site visits are encouraged prior to bid submission - Procurement is federally funded and subject to FTA clauses and federal procurement guidelines

Description

This solicitation is for a three-year contract to inspect Ford Smith in-ground hydraulic heavy-duty transit bus lifts at the New Bedford Maintenance Facility. The contractor will provide labor, supervision, diagnostic services, tools, testing equipment, replacement parts, and other necessary items to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, test, and return the lifts to service. The work must comply with manufacturer requirements, safety standards, and industry practices. The contract includes an initial inspection, operational diagnostics, hydraulic system evaluation, repair work, adjustment and service, load and safety testing, annual inspections, and documentation reporting. Bidders are encouraged to schedule a site visit prior to submitting their bids.

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