Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1071-VR-VR10-135037

MassAbility statewide donated-vehicle program for Career Services participants

MassAbility seeks contractors to run a statewide donated-vehicle program for eligible Career Services participants with disabilities. - Government buyer: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), through MassAbility’s Vocational Rehabilitation Department and West District Office. An evaluation workbook identifies the MassAbility office as OFA. - OEMs and vendors: No vehicle manufacturers, OEMs, or prospective vendors are named. The requested vehicles are donated; no makes, models, or part numbers are specified. - Requested service: Coordinate donated vehicles from acquisition through inspection, repairs, secure storage, participant matching, transfer, title and registration coordination, delivery, and participant education on ownership and maintenance. The initial summary lists a quantity of 5 each; the RFR also specifies a rate of $10,000 per approved vehicle. - Participants and coverage: Serve eligible MassAbility Career Services participants with disabilities who need transportation to obtain or maintain employment. Services must be available statewide, with facilities in Massachusetts or a contiguous state. - Notable requirements: Provide six-month warranty support, donor outreach and tax documentation, language access, and responsible reuse or recycling. The program must coordinate with MassAbility and match vehicles to participants’ transportation and accessibility needs. - Supplier diversity: A Supplier Diversity Plan is required for procurement values above $250,000 and is worth 25% of the evaluation score. The materials call for a meaningful partnership commitment; directing at least 1% of Commonwealth contract revenue to eligible partners is identified as desirable. - Contract scale: Annual maximum obligation is $1,000,000, subject to appropriation and funding availability. The solicitation seeks at least two contractors.

Description

MassAbility seeks bidders to coordinate a vehicle donation program for its career services participants. The contractor will obtain donated vehicles and match them to participants’ accessibility and transportation needs, helping people with disabilities obtain affordable transportation to gain or maintain employment. The scope includes vehicle acquisition, inspection and repair, participant matching and transfer, participant orientation, and warranty support. The RFR states an annual total contract value of up to $1,000,000.

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