GBPC 2026 Trucks

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is soliciting proposals for the acquisition of approximately 1,000 medium‑ and heavy‑duty trucks (and optional aftermarket equipment) to serve the Greater Boston Police Council (GBPC) fleet. Vendors may offer outright purchase, lease‑to‑purchase, or rental options, and must submit separate technical and price proposals via the CommBUYS electronic portal. The solicitation includes a mandatory “Or Equal” clause allowing equivalent makes/models, and requires compliance with extensive quality, service, and warranty criteria. Key milestones include a pre‑bid Zoom conference on September 18 2026, a questions deadline of September 22 2026, and a final submission deadline of October 23 2026. The base contract term runs through October 31 2027 with one optional one‑year extension. • Scope: Supply of medium & heavy‑duty trucks (est. 1,000 units) across dozens of manufacturers (Freightliner, Hino, International, Kenworth, Mack, Peterbilt, Volvo, Western Star, etc.) and optional aftermarket kits. • Procurement method: Open RFP – proposals for purchase, lease‑to‑purchase, or rental; electronic submission only; no bid bond required. • Evaluation: Technical compliance (experience, service capabilities, warranty) plus price; “Or Equal” substitutions permitted.