3.9.2023 Municipal Bid Openings IFB 23 25

On Thursday, March 9th, 2023, the City of Fall River conducted a bid opening for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 23-25, which sought proposals for electric school buses and chargers for the Fall River Public Schools. Tammy Martino, the City of Fall River Purchasing Agent, and Rich LaBrie, a consultant for the school department, were present. Two submissions were received. The first bidder, Dacco, submitted a bid of $4,730,825, accompanied by a $5,000 bid deposit and technical certification. The second bidder, New England Transit, submitted a bid of $34,497,989, along with a $5,000 bid bond. New England Transit's bid included a note that the price covers a five-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, with an additional two-year warranty not being available. All bids will now be reviewed by the awarding authority.

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