Bid #IFB 26-012B. Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, Springfield, Massachusetts. The PVTA is seeking bids from contractors for the removal of an existing hydraulic bus lift and replacement with a new hydraulic bus lift in the chassis wash bay at PVTA's. Due Jun 24 (9 days left).
The PVTA is seeking bids from contractors for the removal of an existing hydraulic bus lift and replacement with a new hydraulic bus lift in the chassis wash bay at PVTA's UMass Transit facility. The project includes concrete work, plumbing, and electrical. A pre-bid meeting will be held at 185 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01003 on May 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. Bids are due to Sandra Sheehan, Administrator, PVTA Administration, 2808 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01107 by 2:00 PM EST on June 24, 2026.
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority issued this transportation opportunity in Springfield, Massachusetts, referenced as solicitation number IFB 26-012B. It was published on May 6, 2026, and responses are due by June 24, 2026.
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority in Springfield, Massachusetts is using this solicitation to procure transportation work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a transportation solicitation in Massachusetts are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Massachusetts so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for Pioneer Valley Transit Authority's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the June 24, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Pioneer Valley Transit Authority should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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