“SRTA Acquisition of Mobile Battery Electric Bus (Level 3) Charger Circuit/Connection Installation”
| TO: | Prospective Bidders |
| CC: | |
| FROM: | Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) |
| DATE: | January 30, 2026 |
| RE: | Mobile Battery Electric Bus (Level 3) Charger Circuit/Connection Installation |
Background:
The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) is responsible for public transit services in ten (10) communities within the Southeastern Massachusetts region, and is funded with Federal, State, and local subsidies, as well as farebox revenue. The SRTA was created pursuant to Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 161B, and thus is considered a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The SRTA is required to comply with the mandates of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as are the entities with which it contracts for transit.
The resultant contract is subject to financial assistance contracts between the SRTA and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MA DOT). As such, all Contractors must comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations.
This agreement is subject to any applicable guidelines for project administration issued by the Federal Transit Administration of the Department of Transportation of the U.S. Government and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The SRTA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or any part of any proposal that the SRTA deems it in its best interest to do so.
Scope of Work / Specifications:
The SRTA is seeking quotes for the installation of one (1) dedicated 100AMP, 480V circuit / feeder to an exterior pin/sleeve receptacle to enable the operation of one (1) level 3 DCFC mobile electric bus charging unit at the New Bedford Maintenance Facility located at:
65 Potomska Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
*A Site Visit can be scheduled by emailing chebert@srtabus.com.
Prospective Bidders must include all necessary components to ensure code compliance, proper functionality, and adherence to safety protocols. Quotations should also include all permitting costs (e.g., coordination, application fees), as obtaining all necessary permits will be the responsibility of the selected contractor.
Additional charger information is specified below:
Heliox 60kW Mobile Charger
Important Note: This project will be subject to Prevailing Wage Rates as outlined in the Official Wage Schedule from the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards. The applicable Official Wage Schedule will be included as an attachment to the solicitation packet.
Submission Criteria:
Completed submissions should be submitted via email to chebert@srtabus.com or faxed to (508) 993-9196 and should include or denote the following:
- Subject Line (Email Line or Cover Letter)
- SRTA Acquisition and Installation of Mobile Bus (Level 3) Charger Circuit / Connection
- Submittal Package
- Standard Company Quotation Form
- Uniform Bid Sheet
- Technical Specifications
- Warranty Information, Operator Manuals, Maintenance Plans, etc.
- Work Plan
Estimated Key Action Dates:
The dates in the following table are only estimates and are provided to illustrate the current expectations for the timing of actions related to this project and the resultant award:
| Key Action | Date |
| Release | January 30, 2026 |
| Submittal Package Due | February 16, 2026 |
| Award (Date Estimated) | February 24, 2026 |
Additional Information:
In compliance with the procurement guidelines set forth by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), any vendor looking to conduct business with the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) are required to demonstrate responsiveness, responsibility, and must sign off on applicable Federal Clauses.
Note: The relevant Federal Clauses and responsibility determination information will be forwarded to all bidders.
Pricing Note: The SRTA is a tax-exempt agency and will be paying in full via company check. The applicable Certificate of Exemption (Form ST-2) can and will be provided to the awarded bidder.