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Meetings and Legal Notices

Meetings

MAPC Council Meeting

Generally: Winter, Fall and May

MAPC Winter Council Meeting (2024)

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Time: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Notice of Meeting and Agenda

The MAPC Council is scheduled to meet remotely via Zoom. The meeting will be livestreamed to https://www.youtube.com/user/MAPCMetroBoston.

Executive Committee 

Generally: Third Wednesday of each month

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Notice of Meeting and Agenda

The Executive Committee will meet at the MAPC Offices; located at 60 Temple Place, Boston MA.

 

 Officers Meetings

Generally: First Monday of each
month

Monday, March 4, 2024
Time: 9:30am to 11:00am

Notice of Meeting and Agenda

The Officers will meet at the MAPC Offices; located at 60 Temple Place, Boston MA.

 

Legislative Committee

Generally: Second Wednesday of each month

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

3.13.2024 Legislative Committee Agenda

Next Meeting:

Wednesday, April 10, 10:00 - 11:30 AM

Legal Notices


Executive Director's Report

Every month, MAPC staff help the Executive Director compile highlights of the agency's work for an Executive Director's Report to present to the Executive Committee and Council.

Read the latest Executive Director's Report here


Open Meeting Law

Attorney General's Guide to the Open Meeting Law (2018)

Executive Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting

S. 2475 signed by Governor Baker, June 16, 2021

WRHSAC22 – Pickup Trucks 2

WRHSAC22 – Pickup Trucks 2

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council and in its role as Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, invites bids for two pickup trucks. IFB information packets will be available starting March 18, 2024 at 9:00AM ET by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org. Sealed bids will be opened on April 2, 2024 at 11:00AM ET via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

NERAC22 – Communication System Equipment Upgrades, Installation, and Programming 3

NERAC22 – Communication System Equipment Upgrades, Installation, and Programming 3

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Northeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council and in its role as Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, invites bids for communication system equipment, as well as associated installation and programming services. IFB information packets will be available starting March 18, 2024 at 9:00AM ET by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org. Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Laws apply to all applicable services. Sealed bids will be opened on April 2, 2024 at 12:00PM ET via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

NERAC22 – Ballistic Helmets

NERAC22 – Ballistic Helmets

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Northeast Region Homeland Security Advisory Council and in its role as Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, invites bids for ballistic helmets and associated accessories. IFB information packets will be available starting March 11, 2024 at 9:00AM ET by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org. Sealed bids will be opened on March 26, 2024 at 11:00AM ET via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

WRHSAC21 – Dive Team Equipment

WRHSAC21 – Dive Team Equipment

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council and in its role as Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, invites bids for dive team equipment. IFB information packets will be available starting February 26, 2024 at 9:00AM ET by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org. Sealed bids will be opened on March 12, 2024 at 11:00AM ET via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

WRHSAC21 – Rapid Rescue Boat and Trailer

WRHSAC21 – Rapid Rescue Boat and Trailer

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council and in its role as Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, and the City of Pittsfield, invites bids for one inflatable rapid rescue boat and trailer. IFB information packets will be available starting February 20, 2024 at 9:00AM ET by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org. Sealed bids will be opened on March 6, 2024 at 12:00PM ET via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

NERAC - Off-Road Vehicles

NERAC - Off-Road Vehicles

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Northeast Region Homeland Security Advisory Council and in its role as Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, invites bids for two off-road vehicles and accessories. IFB information packets will be available starting February 20, 2024 at 9:00AM ET by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org. Sealed bids will be opened on March 6, 2024 at 11:00AM ET via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

CRHSAC22 – Pickup Truck 3

CRHSAC22 – Pickup Truck 3

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council and in its role as Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, invites bids for one pickup truck with features as specified. IFB information packets will be available starting February 5, 2024, at 9:00AM ET by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org. Sealed bids will be opened on February 20, 2024, at 11:00AM ET via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

WRHSAC22 – Pickup Trucks

WRHSAC22 – Pickup Trucks

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council and in its role as Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, invites bids for two pickup trucks. IFB information packets will be available starting February 5, 2024 at 9:00AM ET by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org. Sealed bids will be opened on February 20, 2024 at 12:00PM ET via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

NERAC22 – Communication System Equipment Upgrades, Installation, and Programming 2

NERAC22 – Communication System Equipment Upgrades, Installation, and Programming 2

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Northeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council (NERAC) and in its role as Statewide Fiduciary, invites bids for communication system equipment, as well as associated installation and programming services. IFB information packets will be available starting 10:00AM ET, on February 7, 2024 by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org. Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Laws apply to all services. Bid deposits are required.  Bids must be submitted electronically via www.commbuys.com before February 22, 2024 at 11:00AM ET.  Immediately following this deadline, bids will be opened via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

WRHSAC22 – Portable Metal Detectors

WRHSAC22 – Portable Metal Detectors
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council and in its role as Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, invites bids for portable metal detection systems. IFB information packets will be available starting January 29, 2024 at 9:00AM ET by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org. Sealed bids will be opened on February 13, 2024 at 11:00AM ET via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

CRHSAC22 - Pickup Truck 2

CRHSAC22 – Pickup Truck 2
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council and in its role as Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, invites bids for one pickup truck with features as specified. IFB information packets will be available starting January 2, 2024, at 9:00AM ET by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org Sealed bids will be opened on January 17, 2024, at 11:00AM ET via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

NERAC22 – Communication System Equipment Upgrades, Installation, and Programming

NERAC22 – Communication System Equipment Upgrades, Installation, and Programming

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Northeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council and in its role as Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, invites bids for communication system equipment, as well as associated installation and programming services. IFB information packets will be available starting November 20, 2023 at 9:00AM ET by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org. Sealed bids will be opened on December 5, 2023 at 11:00AM ET via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

SRAC21 – Communication Headsets and Accessories

SRAC21 – Communication Headsets and Accessories

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Southeast Regional Homeland Security Advisory Council and in its role as Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, invites bids for communication headsets and associated accessories. IFB information packets will be available starting November 20, 2023 at 9:00AM ET by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org. Sealed bids will be opened on December 6, 2023 at 12:00PM ET via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

CRHSAC22 – Pickup Truck

CRHSAC22 – Pickup Truck

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council and in its role as Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, invites bids for one pickup truck with features as specified. IFB information packets will be available starting November 20, 2023, at 9:00AM ET by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org. Sealed bids will be opened on December 6, 2023, at 11:00AM ET via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

WRHSAC21 - Mobile Communications Unit Upgrades 2

WRHSAC21 – Mobile Communications Unit Upgrades 2

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council and in its role as Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, invites bids for equipment upgrades for a mobile communications unit. IFB information packets will be available starting November 20, 2023 at 9:00AM ET by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org. Sealed bids will be opened on December 5, 2023 at 12:00PM ET via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

WRHSAC21 – Mobile Communications Unit Upgrades

WRHSAC21 – Mobile Communications Unit Upgrades

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council and in its role as Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, invites bids for equipment upgrades for a mobile communications unit. IFB information packets will be available starting October 23, 2023 at 9:00AM ET by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org. Sealed bids will be opened on November 7, 2023 at 11:00AM ET via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

NERAC22 - Mobile Radios and Audio Logging Equipment 

NERAC22 - Mobile Radios and Audio Logging Equipment

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Northeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council and in its role as Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, invites bids for mobile radios and audio logging equipment with associated accessories. IFB information packets will be available starting August 21, 2023 at 9:00AM ET by contacting Avery Serra at 617-933-0791 or aserra@mapc.org. Sealed bids will be opened on September 7, 2023 at 11:00AM ET via a virtual bid opening. Additional information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

SRAC21 - CCRLEC, MVLEC and SEMLEC HRT Trainings

RFP Number: SRAC21 - CCRLEC, MVLEC and SEMLEC HRT Trainings

Description: MAPC, on behalf of the Southeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council, seeks a qualified consultant to deliver two 40 hour courses to regional SWAT teams that are designed to teach hostage rescue tactics.

Contract Info: MAPC will be the awarding authority. A contract will be awarded to the responsible and eligible Proposer whose proposal is responsive to the Request for Proposals (RFP) and is deemed by MAPC to be the most highly advantageous and in the best interest of MAPC.

Questions: For questions, or to obtain the RFP, contact Avery Serra at aserra@mapc.org or (617) 933-0791 between August 21, 2023 at 9:00AM ET and September 6, 2023 at 10:00AM ET.

Deadline: Proposals are due electronically by September 6, 2023 at 11:00AM ET. Additional information can be found in the complete RFP.

SRAC21 - METROLEC HRT Training

RFP Number: SRAC21 - METROLEC HRT Training

Description: MAPC, on behalf of the Southeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council, seeks a qualified consultant to deliver a 40 hour course to a regional SWAT team that is designed to teach hostage rescue tactics.

Contract Info: MAPC will be the awarding authority. A contract will be awarded to the responsible and eligible Proposer whose proposal is responsive to the Request for Proposals (RFP) and is deemed by MAPC to be the most highly advantageous and in the best interest of MAPC.

Questions: For questions, or to obtain the RFP, contact Avery Serra at aserra@mapc.org or (617) 933-0791 between August 7, 2023 at 9:00AM ET and August 22, 2023 at 10:00AM ET.

Deadline:  Proposals are due electronically by August 22, 2023 at 11:00AM ET. Additional information can be found in the complete RFP.

 

Legal Notice

MAPC RFP for a Strategic Plan
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (“MAPC”), the Regional Planning Agency for Greater Boston, seeks proposals from qualified Proposers, pursuant to G.L. c. 30B, to update the Strategic Plan (SP) for MAPC. MAPC will be the awarding authority. Proposals will be evaluated against quality requirements and evaluation criteria set out in the RFP, and by considering the prices offered. The Proposer identified as being responsible and responsive and offering the most advantageous proposal will be awarded a contract. This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) may be obtained from MAPC by contacting Eric Hove at ehove@mapc.org on or after March 29, 2023 at 9:00 AM ET. Potential Respondents are strongly encouraged to attend an optional Proposer’s Conference that will be held via Zoom on April 13, 2023 at 1 PM ET. To attend, please request the Zoom line details from Eric Hove at ehove@mapc.org no later than April 13, 2023 by noon ET. Proposals are due on May 2, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET through CommBUYS and/or through an email lockbox. The email lockbox address is: StrategicPlan@mapc.org. Price and Technical Proposals must be submitted separately and clearly marked. Late proposals will not be accepted. MAPC may invite all or none of the Proposers meeting the minimum requirements to an interview. The term of any contract resulting from this RFP shall be from date of execution by MAPC for a period of ten months. MAPC reserves the right to cancel all or part of this solicitation, and/or to reject bids, if in its sole discretion, it is in its best interest. MAPC reserves the right to extend any contract for up to two, three[1]month extensions at the prior approved hourly rates. MAPC retains the sole right to exercise such an extension.

Addendum #1: MAPC RFP SP 2023
April 6, 2023

Addendum #2: MAPC RFP SP 2023
April 13, 2023

24HMCC - Public Health Planner

MAPC, as the Sponsoring Organization for the Region 3 HMCC, and on behalf of the Region 3 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalitions, seeks a qualified consultant to provide emergency preparedness planning services. MAPC will be the awarding authority. A contract will be awarded to the responsible and eligible Proposer whose proposal is responsive to the RFP and is deemed by MAPC to be the most highly advantageous and in the best interest of MAPC.

If you have questions about this RFP, please contact Amy Reilly by email at areilly@mapc.org, or by
phone at (617) 933-0765. The RFP may be obtained by contacting Amy Reilly between July 31,
2023 at 9:00AM ET and August 15, 2023 at 10:00AM ET.

Proposals are due electronically by August 15, 2023 at 12:00PM ET. Additional information can be
found in the complete RFP.

The deadline for this request for proposals has been extended to August 17, 2023, at 12:00PM ET.

LEGAL NOTICE

Invitations for Bids

MAPC Quincy 2212024 - O'Brien Towers Low-Voltage Cabling and Construction

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council, on behalf of the City of Quincy, invites bids for low-voltage
cabling and construction work at the O’Brien Towers. IFB information packets will be available
starting 10:00AM ET on February 21, 2024 by contacting Brian Luther at 617-933-0790 or
bluther@mapc.org . Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Laws apply to all services. Bid deposits are
required. Bids must be submitted electronically via www.commbuys.com before March 26, 2024 at
3PM ET. Immediately following this deadline, bids will be opened via a virtual bid opening. Additional
information on the bid opening can be found in the complete Invitation for Bids. MAPC and the City of Quincy reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Addendum #1: MAPC Quincy 2212024 - O'Brien Towers Low Voltage Cabling and Construction
March 8th, 2024

Addendum #2: MAPC Quincy 2212024 - O'Brien Towers Low Voltage Cabling and Construction
March 18th, 2024

Legal Notice of Invitation for Bids - FCAM 2024 Ambulances

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), pursuant to M.G.L. 30B, s.22, is seeking sealed bids from qualified Bidders to supply industry standard compliant ambulances, vehicles, and associated equipment to the members of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM). Please request the full Invitation for Bids (IFB) for more information. MAPC will be the awarding authority on behalf of FCAM. Contracts will be awarded to those Bidders who are deemed responsive and responsible offering the lowest price for advertised goods as indicated on the Bid Price Forms. One contract award will be made for each vehicle type by the manufacturer or make of the vehicle. A previous iteration of this bid was advertised on 11/13 and was scrapped.

The IFB may be obtained from MAPC by contacting Kelsi Champley by email at kchampley@mapc.org on or after November 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM EST. Proposals are due at 4:00 p.m., EST, January 8, 2024. Proposals are to be submitted electronically through CommBUYS. Late proposals will not be accepted.

The term of any contract resulting from this RFP shall be from the date of execution through June 30, 2024 with the possibility of five six-month extensions. MAPC reserves the right to cancel all or part of this solicitation and to reject in whole or part any and all proposals. No bid bond is required.

Legal Notice of Request for Proposals - GBPC 2024 Sweepers

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (“MAPC”), pursuant to M.G.L. c. 7 § 22B and M.G.L. 30B, is seeking proposals from qualified Proposers to supply Mechanical, Regenerative Air, and Vacuum Street Sweepers to the members of the Greater Boston Police Council (“GBPC”), operators of the Boston Area Police Emergency Radio Network (“BAPERN”). MAPC will be the awarding authority on behalf of GBPC. Proposals will be evaluated against quality requirements and evaluation criteria set out in the RFP, and by considering the prices offered. Those Proposers identified as being responsible and responsive and offering the most advantageous proposals against these factors will be awarded contracts.

The Request for Proposals (“RFP”) may be obtained from MAPC, by contacting Kelsi Champley, by email at kchampley@mapc.org. Proposals shall be submitted electronically via The Massachusetts Operational Service Division’s CommBUYS Procurement Market Center. Proposals are due by Friday, February 16, 2024 at 4:30 PM. Do not email any proposal document to MAPC contact directly. Any emailed proposal documents will be discarded prior to opening. Price proposals and Technical proposals must be submitted separately and labeled appropriately. Late proposals will not be accepted.

The term of any contract resulting from this RFP will be from the date of execution through January 31st, 2025 with the possibility of two one-year extensions. MAPC reserves the right to cancel all or part of this solicitation and to reject in whole or part any and all proposals. No bid bond is required.

Legal Notice of Invitation for Bids - MW 2024 PW1

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) on behalf of the MetroWest Regional Services Consortium (Consortium) representing the following municipalities: Ashland, Millis, Natick, Needham, Sherborn, Southborough, and Wellesley invites bids for the following public works services and materials to be provided to the Participating Member Municipalities through December 31, 2024, with the possibility of two 1-year extensions:

 

Item # Description Estimated One Year Contract Value MassDOT Prequal. Required
1 Roadway Management $940,033.00 Y
6 Pavement Markings $1,052,879 Y
7 Guardrail $259,490.00 Y
9 Catch Basin Cleaning $79,295.00 Y
11 Debris Disposal $45,228.00 Y
13 Furnish and Install Street Name Signs & Posts $5,280.00 Y
14 Sidewalk Construction, Reconstruction & Resurfacing $261,503.00 Y
15 Crosswalk Surface Treatment $4060.20 Y
17 Mobile Crushing Services $9,000.00 Y

 

MAPC is administering this procurement on behalf of the Consortium and the Participating Member Municipalities. MAPC will identify responsible and responsive low bidders and make recommendations of award. Individual contracts will be executed between the Participating Member Municipalities and the low bidders. The Participating Member Municipalities reserve the right to accept or reject such recommendations and to award contracts with the low bidders as deemed in their best interest. MAPC and the Consortium reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids or portions thereof, to waive any informalities in bidding, and to recommend awards as appear in the best interest of the Consortium and its members.

Bid documents may be obtained by contacting Kelsi Champley by email at kchampley@mapc.org, beginning January 31, 2024. Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Laws apply to all services. Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, and Labor & Materials Payment Bonds are required. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM, March 6, 2024 at via CommBUYS.

Please note that bids from Bidders not listed by MassDOT as prequalified in the specific class of work with a single contract limit at or above the dollar value of the projects or who are not listed on a waiver contractor bid list as of the day of the bid will be rejected. Vendors are advised that the initial contract term is for one year. MAPC reserves the right to extend the contract for two additional 12-month options. Valuation for purposes of MassDOT Prequalification is based on first year times three (3) to arrive at an estimated total Prequal. contract value. Contractors who are not prequalified to provide the services listed for the total Prequal. contract value, but meet the single year waiver threshold (+50% of year 1 prequalification; example $100,000 limit = $150,000 waiver) and want to bid, should submit a waiver request at least two (2) weeks prior to the bid opening to allow for time to appeal in the event that a waiver is not granted.  The estimated value provided in this Invitation to Bid is for one (1) year.  Vendors are expected to be able to provide their services over three (3) years at three (3) times the initial estimated value.

 

Legal Notice of Invitation for Bids - SS 2024 PW1

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) on behalf of the South Shore Regional Services

Consortium (Consortium) representing the following municipalities: Braintree, Cohasset, Duxbury, Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Marshfield, Milton, Norwell, Pembroke, and Scituate invites bids for the following publics works services and materials to be provided to the Participating Member Municipalities through December 31, 2024, with the possibility of two 1-year extensions:

Item # Description Estimated Contract

Value

MassDOT Prequal.

Required

Item 6 Pavement Markings $502,251 Y
Item 11 Debris Disposal $358,768 Y
Item 14 Sidewalks $2,276,093 Y

MAPC is administering this procurement on behalf of the Consortium and the Participating Member Municipalities. MAPC will identify responsible and responsive low bidders and make recommendations of award. Individual contracts will be executed between the Participating Member Municipalities and the low bidders. The Participating Member Municipalities reserve the right to accept or reject such recommendations and to award contracts with the low bidders as deemed in their best interest. MAPC and the Consortium reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids or portions thereof, to waive any informalities in bidding, and to recommend awards as appear in the best interest of the Consortium and its members.

Bid documents may be obtained by contacting Kelsi Champley by email at kchampley@mapc.org, beginning January 31, 2024. Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Laws apply. Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, and Labor & Materials Payment Bonds are required. Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM, March 6, 2024 via Commbuys, at which time they will be publicly opened via Zoom.

Please note that bids from Bidders not listed by MassDOT as prequalified in the specific class of work with a single contract limit at or above the dollar value of the projects or who are not listed on a waiver contractor bid list as of the day of the bid will be rejected. Vendors are advised that the initial contract term is for one year.  Awarding Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for two additional 12-month options.  Valuation for purposes of MassDOT Prequalification is based on first year times three (3) to arrive at an estimated total Prequal. Contract value. Contractors who are not prequalified to provide the services listed for the total Prequal. contract value, but meet the single year waiver threshold, without documented poor performance issues, and want to bid, should submit a waiver request at least 2 weeks prior to the bid opening to allow for time to appeal in the event that a waiver is not granted.  The estimated value provided in this Invitation to Bid is for one year.  Vendors are expected to be able to provide their services over three years at three times the initial estimated value.

Legal Notice of Invitation for Bids - MW 2024 PW2

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) on behalf of the MetroWest Regional Services Consortium (Consortium) representing the following municipalities: Ashland, Millis, Natick, Needham, Sherborn, Southborough, and Wellesley invites bids for the following public works services and materials to be provided to the Participating Member Municipalities through December 31, 2024, with the possibility of two 1-year extensions:

Item # Description Estimated One Year Contract Value MassDOT Prequal. Required
7 Guardrail $183,181.00 Y
10 Earth Materials (Delivered and FOB) $24,764.00 N
11 Debris Disposal $50,882.00 Y

 

MAPC is administering this procurement on behalf of the Consortium and the Participating Member Municipalities. MAPC will identify responsible and responsive low bidders and make recommendations of award. Individual contracts will be executed between the Participating Member Municipalities and the low bidders. The Participating Member Municipalities reserve the right to accept or reject such recommendations and to award contracts with the low bidders as deemed in their best interest. MAPC and the Consortium reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids or portions thereof, to waive any informalities in bidding, and to recommend awards as appear in the best interest of the Consortium and its members.

Bid documents may be obtained by contacting Kelsi Champley by email at kchampley@mapc.org, beginning February 7, 2024. Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Laws apply to all services. Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, and Labor & Materials Payment Bonds are required. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM, March 7, 2024 at via CommBUYS.

Please note that bids from Bidders not listed by MassDOT as prequalified in the specific class of work with a single contract limit at or above the dollar value of the projects or who are not listed on a waiver contractor bid list as of the day of the bid will be rejected. Vendors are advised that the initial contract term is for one year. MAPC reserves the right to extend the contract for two additional 12-month options. Valuation for purposes of MassDOT Prequalification is based on first year times three (3) to arrive at an estimated total Prequal. contract value. Contractors who are not prequalified to provide the services listed for the total Prequal. contract value, but meet the single year waiver threshold (+50% of year 1 prequalification; example $100,000 limit = $150,000 waiver) and want to bid, should submit a waiver request at least two (2) weeks prior to the bid opening to allow for time to appeal in the event that a waiver is not granted.  The estimated value provided in this Invitation to Bid is for one (1) year.  Vendors are expected to be able to provide their services over three (3) years at three (3) times the initial estimated value.

Legal Notice of Invitation for Bids - SS 2024 PW2

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) on behalf of the South Shore Regional Services Consortium (Consortium) representing the following municipalities: Braintree, Cohasset, Duxbury, Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Marshfield, Milton, Norwell, Pembroke, and Scituate invites bids for the following publics works services and materials to be provided to the Participating Member Municipalities through December 31, 2024, with the possibility of two 1-year extensions:

Item # Description Estimated Contract  Value MassDOT Prequal.  Required
Item 11 Debris Disposal $384,462 Y

MAPC is administering this procurement on behalf of the Consortium and the Participating Member Municipalities. MAPC will identify responsible and responsive low bidders and make recommendations of award. Individual contracts will be executed between the Participating Member Municipalities and the low bidders. The Participating Member Municipalities reserve the right to accept or reject such recommendations and to award contracts with the low bidders as deemed in their best interest. MAPC and the Consortium reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids or portions thereof, to waive any informalities in bidding, and to recommend awards as appear in the best interest of the Consortium and its members.

Bid documents may be obtained by contacting Kelsi Champley by email at kchampley@mapc.org, beginning February 7, 2024. Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Laws apply. Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, and Labor & Materials Payment Bonds are required. Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM, March 7, 2024 via Commbuys, at which time they will be publicly opened via Zoom.

Please note that bids from Bidders not listed by MassDOT as prequalified in the specific class of work with a single contract limit at or above the dollar value of the projects or who are not listed on a waiver contractor bid list as of the day of the bid will be rejected. Vendors are advised that the initial contract term is for one year.  Awarding Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for two additional 12-month options.  Valuation for purposes of MassDOT

Prequalification is based on first year times three (3) to arrive at an estimated total Prequal. Contract value. Contractors who are not prequalified to provide the services listed for the total Prequal. contract value, but meet the single year waiver threshold, without documented poor performance issues, and want to bid, should submit a waiver request at least 2 weeks prior to the bid opening to allow for time to appeal in the event that a waiver is not granted.  The estimated value provided in this Invitation to Bid is for one year.  Vendors are expected to be able to provide their services over three years at three times the initial estimated value.

Legal Notice of Request for Proposals - SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A - RFP) BOSTON REGION VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (“MAPC”), as the legal fiduciary for the Central Transportation Planning Staff (“CTPS”) of the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (“MPO”), and pursuant to M.G.L. 30B and Title 2 C.F.R. 200. 317 - 327, is seeking proposals from qualified Proposers to assist CTPS and MAPC with creating a Regional Vision Zero Action Plan. MAPC will be the awarding authority, and CTPS will oversee and manage the work of the consultant awarded the contract. Proposals will be evaluated against quality requirements and evaluation criteria set out in the Request for Proposals (“RFP”), and by considering the prices offered. Those Proposers identified as being responsible and responsive and offering the most advantageous proposals against these factors will be awarded a contract.
The RFP may be obtained through CommBUYS at https://www.commbuys.com/bso/. A link to CommBUYS can also be found at the MAPC Meetings and Legal Notices webpage at https://www.mapc.org/about-mapc/legal-notices-meetings/ and at the CTPS/Boston MPO Vision Zero Webpage at https://www.ctps.org/visionzero.
Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on December 15, 2023, via electronic submission through CommBUYS. Price proposals and technical proposals must be submitted separately and clearly marked. Late proposals will not be accepted. MAPC may invite all or none of the Proposers meeting the minimum requirements to interviews.
The term of any contract resulting from this RFP will be 18 months from the date of execution, with the possibility of extensions if necessary. MAPC reserves the right to extend the contract for up to two, six-month extensions at the prior approved hourly rates. MAPC retains the sole right to exercise such an extension. MAPC reserves the right to cancel all or part of this solicitation and to reject in whole or part any and all proposals. No bid bond is required.

Amendment 1 - 11.21.23 - Bidder Conference Info