Framingham Remote Terminal Bus Service

The Massachusetts Port Authority is seeking an operator to provide secure bus transportation between Boston Logan International Airport and the Framingham Remote Terminal, including buses, staffing, passenger processing, baggage handling, maintenance, and related technology.

Massachusetts Port Authority


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Oct 29, 2026 04:00 PM
Oct 13, 2026 02:31 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
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Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Description

The Massachusetts Port Authority is requesting proposals for operation of the Framingham Remote Terminal Bus Service between Boston Logan International Airport and the Authority’s remote terminal at 19 Flutie Pass, Framingham, Massachusetts. The operator must provide or procure a dedicated fleet of at least five motorcoach buses, labor, supervision, dispatch and management, drivers, ticketing and boarding support, baggage handling, cleaning, fueling, maintenance, emergency replacement capability, and return service between Logan Airport and the two Framingham facilities. The service includes secure, TSA-compliant transportation for screened passengers and baggage, scheduled service seven days per week, and additional service when passenger demand requires it. Proposals must address vehicle specifications, staffing, operating and maintenance plans, airport and security compliance, airline and TSA-related processing, fare collection, customer-facing technology replacement, fleet technology integration, and financial reconciliation. Vehicles must generally be model year 2023 or newer, wheelchair accessible, equipped with required passenger amenities and communications systems, and dedicated exclusively to the service. The contract has a one-year base term with two one-year extension options. The proposal is limited to 25 pages excluding exhibits and forms, and all required forms and supporting materials must be submitted electronically through Bid Express.

Classification Codes
NAICS485113Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems
PSCV222Passenger Motor Charter Service
Smart Codes
airport shuttle servicessecure passenger transportationbus fleet operations
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 16, 2026 06:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
The RFP’s opening notice states attendance is required for eligibility, while Part B states attendance is not required but strongly encouraged; this conflict should be clarified by written addendum.
Oct 20, 2026 07:00 PM-Written Questions Due
Oct 23, 2026-Responses to Written Questions Posted
Oct 29, 2026 04:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Mar 1, 2027-Contract Commencement
Requirements
Required
  • Aviation Commercial General Liability — $100,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $15,000,000.00
  • Pollution Liability — $4,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Property Insurance
  • Cyber Liability Insurance — $4,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
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