How to bid on storage tank services for SMART

What SMART is buying

The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is seeking bids for storage tank inspection and maintenance services through IFB 27-4513. The contract is planned for three years, with two additional one-year options that SMART may choose to exercise.

SMART expects to award one contract but may award multiple contracts if it decides that is in its best interest. Vendors should account for that discretion when planning their bid.

Dates and the bid deadline

Questions are due November 5, 2026. Bids are due November 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the deadline. The stated contract term runs from February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2030.

Who this opportunity may suit

This IFB may suit firms that provide storage tank inspection and maintenance services. It is a facilities-related opportunity for vendors whose work matches that service category.

How to access and respond

Use “View original source” to open the solicitation on BidNet Direct. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

Review the solicitation documents and any addenda, then submit your response through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs before the closing date.

Prepare a clear, complete bid

Read the full solicitation and addenda carefully, and make a list of every requested form, attachment, and response item. Check that your bid addresses the stated inspection and maintenance services rather than relying on a general company profile.

If you need clarification, submit questions by November 5. Allow time to complete the portal submission and confirm that your response has been submitted before the deadline.