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.

Invitation to Bid (IFB) for FRTA vehicles FY23

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 at 8:00 a.m. on December 7, 2022 and will close at 4:00 p.m., December 20, 2022.  Links to vehicle bids and the Municibid website will also be posted on FRTA’s website by visiting www.frta.org or clicking here.

Please contact Wayne Waldron, General Manager, at 413-773-8090 Ext. 102 to arrange for an in-person inspection.

Winning bidder(s) must arrange pick up of vehicle(s) on or before January 15, 2023 and payment must be received by bank or cashier’s check.

Here are the quick links to our vehicles included in the IFB

2011 International Bus, Vehicle #1001 click here 

2011 International Bus, Vehicle #1002 click here 

2011 International Bus, Vehicle #1003 click here 

2012 International Bus, Vehicle #1101 click here

2015 Ford Mini Bus, Vehicle #1501 click here

2015 Ford Mini Bus, Vehicle #1503 click here

2012 Ford Van, Vehicle #1207  click here

2011 Ford Van, Vehicle #1106  click here

2011 Ford Van, Vehicle #1107  click here

To view our sample Bill of Sale, click here