Vendors are encouraged to frequently view FRTA’s website for all open procurements or bids. Please carefully follow the instructions within the documents.
Proposals, Sealed Bids, and Quotes have specific due dates, times and locations in which they are due. It is the vendor’s responsibility to submit the documents on time, to the correct location, and in the correct format, regardless of inclement weather, limited parking at FRTA, or any other issue beyond our control. It is the vendor’s repsonsibility for the delivery ofthe proposal. Reliance upon mail or private carrier is at the vendors risk. Late replies will not be considered and may be returned.
Franklin Regional Transit Authority
Invitation for Bids (IFB)
For
Sale of Used Vehicles
LEGAL NOTICE
The Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA) is requesting bids for the sale of nine (9) used buses.
The vehicles are being sold as is and where is and there is no warranty expressed or implied as to vehicle condition or any part thereof.
Bids are only being received through https://municibid.com/ website starting on September 15, 2025 and will close starting at 4:00pm, October 2, 2025. Links to vehicle bids and the Municibid website will also be posted on FRTA’s website at: http://frta.org/about/procurements/.
Please contact Nathan Kari, Facilities Supervisor, at 413-773-8090 Ext. 114 to arrange for an in-person inspection.
Winning bidder(s) must arrange pick up of vehicle(s) on or before October 18, 2025 and payment must be received by bank or cashier’s check.
Here are the quick links to our vehicles included in the IFB
2011 Ford E350, Vehicle #1104: https://municibid.com/Listing/Details/76096962/2011-ford-e350-cut-van-14-passenger
2011 Ford E350, Vehicle #1105: https://municibid.com/Listing/Details/77670726/2011-ford-e350-cutaway-van-14-passenger
2012 Ford E350, Vehicle #1209: https://municibid.com/Listing/Details/77669961/2012-ford-e350-cutaway-van-14-passenger
2013 Ford E350, Vehicle #1301: https://municibid.com/Listing/Details/76404716/2013-ford-e350-cutaway-van-14-passenger
2013 Ford E350, Vehicle #1302: https://municibid.com/Listing/Details/76332520/2013-ford-e350-cut-van-14-passenger
2013 Ford E350, Vehicle #1303: https://municibid.com/Listing/Details/76405544/2013-ford-e350-cutaway-van-14-passenger
2013 Ford E350, Vehicle #1304: https://municibid.com/Listing/Details/76409259/2013-ford-e350-cutaway-van-14-passenger
2014 Ford E350, Vehicle #1404: https://municibid.com/Listing/Details/76376252/2014-ford-e350-cutaway-van-14-passenger
2014 Ford E450, Vehicle #1407: https://municibid.com/Listing/Details/76403723/2014-ford-e450-cutaway-van-14-passenger
To view our sample Bill of Sale, click here