IFB 100F-26 Bid Document.docx

MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

INVITATION FOR BIDS

IFB NO: 100F-26

REQUISITION NO: 153-006136

REPLACEMENT CROSSOVERS & TURNOUTS FOR RED LINE

Date Issued: July 9, 2026

Bid Responses will be accepted through FAIRMARKIT.

IFB: Type IFB Number here - 26 - Federal – Goods & Services – v2025.10.16 Project Name: Replacement Crossovers & Turnouts for Red Line Contents

Introduction The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (“MBTA” or “Authority”) seeks a qualified supplier to provide the furnishing and delivery of Replacement Crossovers & Turnouts for the MBTA’s Red Line in accordance with the attached MBTA Track Material Specification. To assist the MBTA in this effort, the Authority is issuing this Invitation for Bid (“IFB”) to solicit proposals (“Bids”) from qualified Bidders who can meet the project requirements stated herein.

Please note bid timetable in Section 2.2 Bid Calendar.

Items to be Procured Quantities listed are for estimated use only, and the MBTA reserves the right to purchase more than estimated within 60 days of the award.

Note: Bidders will be required to review and bid in accordance with the attached IFB 217F-25 Delivery Requirements file.

The MBTA will accept partial shipments for this order. For bids that reference partial shipments, an estimated delivery schedule will need to be supplied by any potential bidder for internal review prior to award issuance.

Detailed specifications are provided with this bid.

Delivery Location 21 Arlington Ave.

Charlestown, MA 02129

Bid and Delivery Timeline See Section 2.2 for all bid timing.

The MBTA reserves the right to award based upon delivery commitments due to the project need. Desired delivery timelines are:

The MBTA will accept partial shipments for this order. For bids that reference partial shipments, an estimated delivery schedule will need to be supplied by any potential bidder for internal review prior to award issuance.

The MBTA reserves the right to purchase more than the estimated quantities within 60 days of the award.

Instructions to Bidders Procurement Method This IFB will be launched and managed via FAIRMARKIT. Instructions for log-in and use of FAIRMARKIT are described on the website and at https://app.fairmarkit.com/login . Bidders may also contact the FAIRMARKIT Helpdesk at support@fairmarkit.com or the FAIRMARKIT Helpline at 1-800-558-8017. The Helpline is staffed from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (Eastern Time), except on federal, state, and Suffolk County holidays.

It is the responsibility of Bidders to maintain an active registration in FAIRMARKIT with a current email address and to monitor that email inbox for communications from the MBTA, including responses to Bidder questions. The MBTA and the Commonwealth assume no responsibility if a Bidder’s designated email address is not current, or if technical problems, including those with Bidder’s computer, network, or internet service provider (“ISP”) cause email communications sent to or from Bidder and the MBTA to be lost or rejected by any means including email or spam filtering.

Bidder shall review and study all documents thoroughly and report any discrepancies, omissions, technical queries, or other clarifications via FAIRMARKIT.

Questions and clarification requests submitted by Bidder will, together with MBTA’s response be made available to all Bidders via FAIRMARKIT.

Bid Calendar The MBTA anticipates carrying out the procurement process in accordance with the schedule noted in the table below. All times are local Boston, Massachusetts, USA times unless otherwise indicated. The schedule is subject to modification at the sole discretion of the MBTA. Bidders will be notified of any change by addendum to this IFB published through FAIRMARKIT.

TABLE 1: IFB CALENDAR

Pre-Bid Conference There will be no pre-bid conference for this procurement.

Due Date Bids are due electronically through FAIRMARKIT no later than the date and time listed in Table 1 above for the work described herein. Bidder is required to prepare and submit all required documents requested in this IFB to MBTA electronically via FAIRMARKIT, including all Bid forms contained in this package. Bidders shall complete the Enclosure 1 – Bid Cover Letter and complete the check boxes to indicate the bid documents that constitute their bid.

Note: Bid packages that do not follow instructions above may be disqualified.

Virtual Public Bid Opening Bids will be publicly opened for this procurement via Microsoft Teams.

Date: July 29, 2026 Time 2:30 PM EST

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Modifications of Offers

Any modification of an offer, except a modification for “best and final” offer, is subject to the same conditions stated in this solicitation. At any time after submission of proposals and prior to the final selection of Bidders for contract negotiation or execution, the MBTA shall have the option to provide Bidders with an opportunity to provide a “best and final” offer and may limit the number of Bidders selected for this option.

Modification resulting from a request for “best and final” offer received after the time and date specified in the request will not be considered. “Best and final” offers will be accepted by email to the designated buyer.

Clarifications of Specifications Any request for clarification to, or relief from, the specifications, must be submitted the “Bid Q&A” tab in FAIRMARKIT. Such comments and questions may be submitted prior to the due date listed in Section 2.3 and shall: (i) identify the document; (ii) identify the relevant section number and page number) or, if it is a general question, indicate so; and (iii) not identify the Bidder in the body of the question or contain proprietary or confidential information. Questions submitted in any other format or method than that described above will not be considered.

Responses to requests for clarification or questions will be provided in writing and issued by the MBTA via FAIRMARKIT. In addition, the MBTA reserves the right to, in its sole discretion, not answer all questions submitted by Bidders.

It is the Bidder’s responsibility to verify the MBTA’s receipt of questions and clarification requests. Should the MBTA make changes to any specification, stipulation, requirement, or procedure, notification will be made to all Bidders via FAIRMARKIT. No officer, agent, or employee of the MBTA is authorized to amend any provision contained in this solicitation, including the specifications, unless such amendment is issued as an Addendum and sent to all Bidders. If this solicitation is modified by an amendment, then all terms and conditions that are not modified remain unchanged.

MBTA Standard Contract and Terms & Conditions Bidders shall review and sign Section 7.1 MBTA Standard Contract Terms and Conditions to submit with their bid. Bidders do not sign Section 7 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Standard Contract upon submission of their bid. When the MBTA plans to award a contract, the MBTA buyer will fill out Section 7 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Standard Contract and send it to the successful bidder for signature. See Section 6 MBTA Standard Contract and Terms and Conditions Instructions for Vendors for further details.

The MBTA does not encourage attempts to negotiate the Section 7.1 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Standard Contract Terms & Conditions. Many of these provisions are required by law; others are longstanding MBTA policy / practice. Accordingly, Bidders / proposers should only redline or object to provisions that they find absolutely unacceptable. Any rejection or modification of these provisions may disqualify a Bid / proposal as being non-responsive or non-compliant.

Collusion The Bidder understands that any Bid submitted to the MBTA is made without collusion with any other Bidder submitting a Bid on the same commodity / service and is in all respects fair and without fraud.

Prices Each Bid must contain the unit price(s) / rate(s) or lump sum price, extended price(s), and the grand total of the Bid. Bidders shall submit their pricing using Form B: Requested Goods & Services Pricing Form. The unit price / rate shall prevail in case of an error in price extension. Prices submitted shall be valid throughout the Acceptance Period (see Section 2.10 Acceptance Period).

Alternative Bids If an alternative Bid is offered by the Bidder, it must be offered on an “or equal” basis and be clearly identified in the submission. The Bidder must provide a complete set of specifications and other descriptive matter for all alternates proposed and shall fill out Form C: Alternate Goods & Services Pricing Form. Any proposed alternate good / service will be evaluated by the MBTA to determine whether the item is, in the opinion of the MBTA, an “approved” equal.

Acceptance Period The Authority requires a minimum Acceptance Period of at least sixty (60) calendar days. In case the MBTA requires an extension, the MBTA will notify all Bidders accordingly. “Acceptance Period” for purposes of this solicitation means the number of calendar days available to the MBTA for awarding a contract based on the Due Date specified in this solicitation for receipt of Bids.

Eligible Entities Any contract resulting from this Bid will be open for use by all MassDOT Divisions.

Delivery Terms Bid prices must be inclusive, but not restricted to, all freight, packaging, handling, taxes, and duties for delivery at the specified address. For U.S. domestic deliveries, Bid prices must include F.O.B. destination with freight charges paid by Bidder. For cross border deliveries, Bid prices must include D.D.P. (Incoterms 2010).

Pre-contractual Expenses The MBTA shall not be liable for any pre-contractual expenses incurred by the Bidder in the preparation of its proposal. The Bidder shall not include any such expenses as part of its proposal. Pre-contractual expenses are defined as expenses incurred by the Bidder including but not limited to preparing its Bid in response to this solicitation, submitting its Bid to the MBTA, negotiating with the MBTA any matter related to this Bid, inspection, testing, shipping, and return shipping of proposed goods samples, or any other expenses incurred by the Bidder prior to date of award, if any, of the Agreement.

Tax Exemption The MBTA is exempt from Federal Excise Tax, including Transportation Tax, and will furnish properly executed tax exemption certificates upon request. The MBTA is also exempt from Massachusetts State Sales Tax — Exemption Number E-042-323-989. Such taxes should not be included in Bid prices.

The Bidder alone shall be responsible for payment of all federal, state, and local taxes of all types and kinds applicable to such fees incurred under this Agreement.

Insurance The insurance policies that the successful bidder shall carry are outlined in the attached MBTA Minimum Insurance Requirements document with this solicitation. The attachment will be included with the solicitation posting on FAIRMARKIT. The successful bidder shall submit proof of insurance for the requirements detailed at the time of submitting their bid. If in the case they are not available at the time of preparing their Bid, the successful bidder certifies that they will carry such insurance policies and all costs resulting from this are included in their pricing. The successful bidder shall provide proof of insurance within three business days of conditional notice of award.

BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA Requirements Build America, Buy America requirements apply to the following types of contracts: Construction Contracts and Acquisition of Goods or Rolling Stock (valued at more than $150,000). The successful bidder agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) as amended by MAP-21, 49 U.S.C. 5323(h), 49 CFR Part 661, and FAST Act (Pub. L. 114-94) which provide that Federal funds may not be obligated unless steel, iron, and manufactured products used in FTA-funded projects are produced in the United States, unless a waiver has been granted by FTA or the product is subject to a general waiver. See Section 7.1.20.3 Build America, Buy America Requirements for complete information on Build America, Buy America requirements.

Bidders must complete Form H: Build America, Buy America Certification Form to submit with their bid.

Selection Process Basis of Award Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive Bid and responsible Bidder. The MBTA reserves the right to consider availability and committed delivery date in determining the successful bidder. The MBTA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine if a Bid is responsive and the Bidder is responsible, and the MBTA reserves the right to consider the Bidder’s confirmed delivery dates and lead times. In determining whether a Bidder has the ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of the proposed procurement, the MBTA will consider such matters as the Bidder’s integrity, compliance with public policy (e.g., EEO record, debarment status, etc.), record of past performance, and financial and technical resources. Bidder is required to complete Form A: Pre-Award Bidder Evaluation Data Form.

Scope of Proposal Pursuant to this Invitation for Bid (“IFB”), Bidders and Bids are required to comply with the terms and conditions stated herein in order to be deemed responsive and responsible. If a Bid does not meet all of the requirements listed in the solicitation, the Bidder’s proposal may be disqualified. Failure by the Bidder to examine all information pertaining to this solicitation or participate in any scheduled on-site visits will be at the Bidder’s risk.

Rejection of Bid The MBTA reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, in whole or in part, if such action is determined to be in the best interests of the Authority. Unless all Bids are rejected, award shall be made to the lowest priced responsive Bid and responsible Bidder.

Cancellation of Bid The Authority reserves the right to cancel this Bid at any time prior to execution of the Contract by all parties and without any liability against the Authority.

Appeal / Protest Procedures Bid appeals / protests relative to this procurement will be reviewed and adjudicated in accordance with the MBTA's Appeals / Protest Procedure - Goods & Services. A copy of this procedure is available by contacting the Buyer assigned to this procurement and available online at www.mbta.com.

MBTA Policies MBTA Reserved In connection with this IFB, the MBTA reserves to itself all rights (which rights shall be exercisable by the MBTA in its sole discretion) available to it under applicable laws, including without limitation, with or without cause and with or without notice, the right to:

a) Modify the IFB process in its sole discretion to address applicable law and/or the best interests of the MBTA.

b) Cancel this IFB in whole or in part at any time prior to the execution by the MBTA of a Contract, without incurring any cost, obligations, or liabilities.

c) Issue a new Invitation for Bids after withdrawal of this IFB.

d) Not select any Bidder or cancel this procurement.

e) Reject any and all submittals and Responses received at any time.

f) Modify all dates set or projected in this IFB.

g) Terminate evaluations of Responses received at any time.

h) Exclude any potential Bidder from submitting any response to the IFB based on failure to comply with any requirements of those documents.

i) Suspend and terminate Contract negotiations at any time, elect not to commence Contract negotiations with any responding Bidder, and engage in negotiations with the next lowest Bid from a responsible Bidder if negotiations are unsuccessful with the apparent successful Bidder.

j) Issue addenda, supplements, and modifications to this IFB.

k) Require confirmation or clarification of information furnished by a Bidder, require revised or additional information from a Bidder concerning its Response, and require additional information to clarify a Response.

l) Conduct presentations with Bidders, identify a short-list of Bidders, and conduct on-site visits at Bidder facilities.

m) Declare a competitive range, conduct discussions, and request Response revisions and best and final offers.

n) Seek or obtain data from any source that has the potential to improve the understanding and evaluation of the responses to this IFB.

o) Add or delete Bidder responsibilities from the information contained in this IFB.

p) Waive deficiencies in a Response, accept and review a non-conforming Response, or permit clarifications, revisions, or supplements to a Response.

q) Negotiate with a Bidder without being bound by any provision in its Response or choose to award and/or execute the Contract without negotiations.

r) Disqualify any Bidder that changes its submittal without MBTA approval.

s) Disqualify any Bidder under this IFB for violating any rules or requirements of the procurement set forth in this IFB or in any other communication from MBTA.

t) Conduct all or any portion of the Scope of Work itself.

u) Exercise any other right reserved or afforded to the MBTA under this IFB or available pursuant to applicable law.

This IFB does not commit the MBTA to enter into a Contract or proceed with the procurement described herein. The MBTA assumes no obligations, responsibilities, and liabilities, fiscal or otherwise, to reimburse all or part of the costs incurred or alleged to have been incurred by parties considering a response to and/or responding to this IFB. All of such costs shall be borne solely by each Bidder.

In no event shall the MBTA be bound by, or liable for, any obligations with respect to the work to be performed under the Contract until such time (if at all) as the Contract, in form and substance satisfactory to the MBTA, has been executed and authorized by the MBTA and, then, only to the extent set forth therein.

In submitting a response to the IFB, each Bidder is specifically acknowledging these disclaimers.

Contract Structure Construction of Contract The contract between the MBTA and the successful Bidder shall be formed by the following sections and documents that constitute IFB Type IFB Number here, in order of precedence.

1. Any change orders or amendments, the most recent having precedence.

2. Section 7: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Standard Contract and Terms & Conditions (including Supplemental Provisions, Insurance Requirements, and Federal Requirements).

3. MBTA Specification or Scope of Work.

4. Form B: Requested Goods & Services Pricing Form, or if accepted, Form C: Alternate Goods & Services Pricing Form.

Enclosure 1 – Bid Cover Letter

10 Park Plaza, Suite 4260 Boston, MA 02116

Instructions: Bidders shall complete the Bid Cover Letter below with their company name, total bid amount, and completed check boxes to indicate the bid documents that constitute their bid. The Bid Cover Letter should be placed on the top of all bid documents when submitted to the MBTA.

Bidder (Company Name):

Total Bid Amount:

The undersigned Bidder having carefully examined and understood the documents included in the Invitation for Bids (“IFB”), hereby offers to MBTA the “Bid” as contained in the following responses enclosed with this letter:

Signed Section 7.1 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Standard Terms and Conditions

Note: Section 7 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Standard Contract is NOT to be submitted; it is not completed until award

(one for each Bidder and each Subcontractor, as separate files)

We confirm that our Bid is in exact accordance with the solicitation with no exceptions to, or comments upon, the solicitation documents. We confirm that the submission of our Bid with the signature below makes all certifications as outlined in the solicitation documents. This Bid shall constitute a binding offer open for acceptance by the MBTA.

We confirm that this Bid has been prepared and is compliant with the solicitation instructions and agree to conduct ourselves in accordance with the solicitation. We confirm receipt of all addenda related to this solicitation. We confirm the 120 days Acceptance Period of this Proposal.

The undersigned are authorized to sign on behalf of and to bind __________________________ (include Bidder’s company name) to the provisions of this Bid.

Bidder (company name):

Authorized Representative Name:

(BLOCK LETTERS)

Authorized Representative’s Signature:

Title:

Date:

Form A: Pre-Award Bidder Evaluation Data Form Pre-Award Bidder Evaluation Data

Name of Firm:

Federal Identification Number:

Legal Address:

Contact Name:

Telephone Number:

Email:

Date Organized:

State Incorporated:

Names of Officers or Partners:

Please provide details of any litigation, suits, or court action taken or pending against Bidder below:

No ☐

No ☐

If the Bidder or subcontractor is a joint venture, submit this Pre-Award Bidder Evaluation Data form for each member of the joint venture.

Form B: Requested Goods & Services Pricing Form Bidders are required to quote firm fixed price(s) / rate(s) or lump sums. The quoted prices shall be inclusive of ancillary charges including but not limited to prevailing wages, tooling, equipment, transportation costs, customs, duty charges, and other associated charges. Bidders shall quote only on goods and services in strict accordance with the specifications / requirements.

Bidder’s Name:

Additional specifications / requirements beyond those listed in this table are attached to this IFB. The attached specifications are part of the original posting on FAIRMARKIT.

|_| YES |_| NO

Point of Destination for goods:

TYPE DELIVERY ADDRESS HERE

Delivery Time from order receipt to delivery date:

Enter text here

Please note: Bid prices must be inclusive, but not restricted to, all freight, packaging, handling, taxes, and duties for a delivery at the point of destination above (see Section 2.10 Delivery Terms). The MBTA will not pay separate customs duties for shipments and will refuse to accept any material requiring such payment.

Prompt Payment Discounts:

All contractors doing business with the MBTA shall provide a Prompt Payment Discount (PPD) for receiving early payments. Bidder shall provide a Prompt Payment Discount percentage (%) off the invoice payment, for each of the payment issue dates listed. If no discount is offered enter 0%.

Note: MBTA standard prompt pay discount is 1% 20, Net 45 Days.

Form C: Alternate Goods & Services Pricing Form Bidders who desire to propose alternate goods / services shall only complete this form if Section 2.8 allows for alternate bids. Bidders quoting on functionally equivalent goods and services shall fill out this pricing form with all relevant information for the alternate goods and services. Bids for functionally equivalent goods and services will be considered if accompanied by complete descriptive literature (see Section 2.8). Bidders are required to quote firm fixed price(s) / rate(s). The quoted prices shall be inclusive of ancillary charges including but not limited to prevailing wages, tooling, equipment, transportation costs, customs, duty charges, and other associated charges. Bidders shall quote only on goods and services in strict accordance with the specifications / requirements.

Bidder’s Name:

The Bidder has attached complete descriptive literature beyond the information in this table on the functionally equivalent goods quoted above.

|_| YES |_| NO

Point of Destination for goods:

TYPE DELIVERY ADDRESS HERE

Delivery Time from order receipt to delivery date:

Enter text here

Please note: Bid prices must be inclusive, but not restricted to, all freight, packaging, handling, taxes, and duties for a delivery at the point of destination above (see Section 2.10 Delivery Terms). The MBTA will not pay separate customs duties for shipments and will refuse to accept any material requiring such payment.

Prompt Payment Discounts:

All contractors doing business with the MBTA shall provide a Prompt Payment Discount (PPD) for receiving early payments. Bidder shall provide a Prompt Payment Discount percentage (%) off the invoice payment, for each of the payment issue dates listed. If no discount is offered enter 0%.

Note: MBTA standard prompt pay discount is 1% 20, Net 45 Days.

Form H: BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA Certification Form The Bidder agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 CFR Part 661, which provide that Federal funds may not be obligated unless steel, iron and manufactured products used in FTA-funded projects are produced in the United States, unless a waiver has been granted by FTA or the product is subject to a general waiver. General waivers are listed in 49 CFR 661.7 and include final assembly in the United States for 15 passenger vans and 15 passenger wagons produced by Chrysler Corporation, and microcomputer equipment and software. Separate requirements for rolling stock are set out at 5323(j)(2)(C) and 49 CFR 661.11. Rolling stock must be assembled in the United States and 70 percent (70%) domestic content.

In addition to FTA’s Buy America requirements under 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 CFR 661, which require that the steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in an FTA-funded project are produced in the United States, the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) (Public Law 117-58, div. G 70914(a)) now requires that construction materials used in infrastructure projects are also produced in the United States. The BABA requirements for construction materials may apply to this project, in addition to the Buy America requirements, except to the extent a waiver of either requirement may apply.

A Bidder must submit to the FTA recipient the appropriate Buy America Certification (below) with all Bids or offers on FTA-funded contracts, except those subject to a general waiver. Bids or offers that are not accompanied by a completed Buy America certification must be rejected as nonresponsive. This requirement does not apply to lower tier subcontractors.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR PROCUREMENT OF STEEL, IRON, OR MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS:

If applicable, please check one of the following:

☐ Certificate of Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1) The Bidder hereby certifies that it will meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1) and the applicable regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 661.5.

☐ Certificate of Non-Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1) The Bidder hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(1) and 49 C.F.R. 661.5, but it may qualify for an exception pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(A), 5323(j)(2)(B), or 5323(j)(2)(D), and 49 C.F.R. 661.7.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR PROCUREMENT OF BUSES, OTHER ROLLING STOCK AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT:

If applicable, please check one of the following:

☐ Certificate of Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) The Bidder hereby certifies that it will comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) and the regulations at 49 C.F.R. Part 661.11.

☐ Certificate of Non-Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) The Bidder hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) and 49 C.F.R. 661.11 but may qualify for an exception pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(A), 5323(j)(2)(B), or 5323(j)(2)(D), and 49 CFR 661.7.

Date: ___________________________________________ Signature: _______________________________________

Company Name: __________________________________ Title: ___________________________________________

Form I: Certification Regarding Lobbying

I,__________________________, hereby certify on behalf of the Respondent that to the best of my knowledge and belief:

(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal Contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement.

(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for making lobbying contacts to, or influencing or attempting to influence, an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal Contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement, the undersigned must complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.

(3) The undersigned must require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub-recipients must certify and disclose accordingly.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31 U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995). Any person who fails to file the required certification will be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

___________________, certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the contractor understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. 3801, et seq., apply to this certification and disclosure, if any.

Executed this day of _, 20_____

Signature

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Title

Entity

MBTA Standard Contract and Terms and Conditions Instructions for Vendors MBTA Standard Contract Instructions (Section 7) Section 7 is not to be signed and submitted by bidders as part of their bid. Only the awarded contractor shall complete Section 7 after the MBTA has determined the lowest priced responsive Bid and responsible Bidder (see Section 3.1 Basis of Award).

In order to award and execute the contract, the MBTA buyer will complete the necessary information on Section 7 and send it to the successful contractor to fill out the following sections and to sign it.

MBTA Standard Terms & Conditions Instructions (Section 7.1) Each bidder must review and sign Section 7.1 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Standard Terms and Conditions and submit the signed Section 7.1 with their bid for the bid to be responsive and complete.

The MBTA does not encourage attempts to negotiate the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Standard Contract Terms & Conditions (Section 7.1). Many of these provisions are required by law; others are longstanding MBTA policy / practice. Accordingly, Bidders / proposers should only redline or object to provisions that they find absolutely unacceptable. Any rejection or modification of these provisions may disqualify a Bid / proposal as being non-responsive or non-compliant.

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Standard Contract

CONTRACTOR LEGAL NAME:

(and d/b/a):

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)

RFR/RFP/IFB/Procurement or Other ID Number: IFB 118F-25

NEW CONTRACT

PROCUREMENT OR EXCEPTION TYPE: (Check one option only) ☐ Statewide Contract (OSD or an OSD-designated Department) ☐ Collective Purchase (Attach OSD approval, scope, budget) ☐ MBTA Procurement Attach RFR/RFP/IFB and Response or other procurement supporting documentation) ☐ Emergency Contract (Attach justification for emergency, scope, budget) ☐ Contract Employee (Attach Employment Status Form, scope, budget) ☐ Legislative/Legal or Other: (Attach authorizing language/justification, scope and budget)

AMENDMENT TYPE: (Check one option only. Attach details of Amendment changes.)

☐ Amendment to Scope or Budget (Attach updated scope and budget) ☐ Interim Contract (Attach justification for Interim Contract and updated scope/budget)

☐ Contract Employee (Attach any updates to scope or budget) ☐ Legislative/Legal or Other: (Attach authorizing language/justification and updated scope and budget)

The MBTA Terms and Conditions (T&C) under Section 7.1 has been executed and is incorporated by reference into this Contract.

COMPENSATION: (Check ONE option): The MBTA certifies that payments for authorized performance accepted in accordance with the terms of this Contract ☐ Rate Contract (No Maximum Obligation. Attach details of all rates, units, calculations, conditions or terms and any changes if rates or terms are being amended.)

☐ Maximum Obligation Contract Enter Total Maximum Obligation for total duration of this Contract (or new Total if Contract is being amended). $ .

PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNTS (PPD): MBTA payments are issued through EFT 45 days from invoice receipt. Contractors requesting accelerated payments must identify a PPD as follows: Payment issued within 10 days __% PPD; Payment issued within 15 days __% PPD; Payment issued within 20 days __% PPD; Payment issued within 30 days __% PPD. If PPD percentages are left blank, identify reason: agree to standard 45-day cycle only initial payment (subsequent payments scheduled to support standard EFT 45-day payment cycle. See Prompt Pay Discounts Policy.)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE or REASON FOR AMENDMENT:

ANTICIPATED START DATE: (Complete ONE option only) MBTA and Contractor certify for this Contract, or Contract Amendment, that Contract obligations:

☐ 1. May be incurred as of the Effective Date (latest signature date below) and no obligations have been incurred prior to the Effective Date.

CONTRACT END DATE: Contract performance shall terminate upon acceptance of the goods, with no new obligations being incurred, provided that the terms of this Contract and performance expectations and obligations shall survive its termination for the purpose of resolving any claim or dispute, for completing any negotiated terms and warranties, to allow any close out or transition performance, reporting, invoicing or final payments, or during any lapse between amendments.

CERTIFICATIONS: Notwithstanding verbal or other representations by the parties, the “Effective Date” of this Contract or Amendment shall be the latest date that this Contract or Amendment has been executed by an authorized signatory of the Contractor, the MBTA, or a later Contract or Amendment Start Date specified above, subject to any required approvals. The Contractor makes all certifications required under the attached Contractor Certifications (incorporated by reference if not attached hereto) under the pains and penalties of perjury, agrees to provide any required documentation upon request to support compliance, and agrees that all terms governing performance of this Contract and doing business in Massachusetts are attached or incorporated by reference herein according to the following hierarchy of document precedence, the applicable MBTA Terms and Conditions, this Standard Contract Form including the Instructions and Contractor Certifications, the Request for Response (RFR), Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB) or other solicitation, the Contractor’s Response, and additional negotiated terms, provided that additional negotiated terms will take precedence over the relevant terms in the RFR/RFP/IFB and the Contractor’s Response only if made using the process outlined in 801 CMR 21.07, incorporated herein, provided that any amended RFR/RFP/IFB or Response terms result in best value, lower costs, or a more cost effective Contract.

AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE FOR THE CONTRACTOR:

X: ______________________________. Date: ___________. (Signature and Date Must Be Handwritten At Time of Signature)

Print Name: ________________________________. Print Title: _________________________________.

AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE FOR THE MBTA:

X: _____________________________. Date________________.

(Signature and Date Must Be Handwritten At Time of Signature)

Print Name: _________________________________.

Print Title: _________________________________.

Standard Terms and Conditions Upon execution by the Contractor, these Terms and Conditions will be incorporated by reference into any Contract executed by the Contractor and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), in the absence of a superseding law or regulation requiring a different Contract form. Performance shall include services rendered, obligations due, costs incurred, commodities and deliverables provided and accepted by the MBTA, programs provided, or other commitments authorized under a Contract. A deliverable shall include any tangible product to be delivered as an element of performance under a Contract. The MBTA is entitled to ownership and possession of all deliverables purchased or developed with MBTA funds.

Contract Effective Start Date Notwithstanding verbal or other representations by the parties, or an earlier start date indicated in a Contract, the effective start date of performance under a Contract shall be the date a Contract has been executed by an authorized signatory of the Contractor, the MBTA, a later date specified in the Contract, or the date of any approvals required by law or regulation, whichever is later.

Payments and Compensation The Contractor shall only be compensated for performance delivered and accepted by the MBTA in accordance with the specific Terms and Conditions of a Contract. Overpayments shall be reimbursed by the Contractor or may be offset by the MBTA from future payments in accordance with state finance law. Acceptance by the Contractor of any payment or partial payment, without any written objection by the Contractor, shall in each instance operate as a release and discharge of the MBTA from all claims, liabilities or other obligations relating to the performance of a Contract. See Form B: Requested Goods & Services Pricing Form, and Form C: Alternate Goods & Services Pricing Form, as applicable, for agreed pricing.

Contractor Payment Mechanism All Contractors will be paid using the MBTA invoicing system and Contractor will submit its invoice with all supporting documentation as prescribed in a Contract. The MBTA shall review and return rejected invoices within fifteen (15) days of receipt with a written explanation for rejection, provided that payment periods listed in a Contract of less than forty-five (45) days from the date of receipt of an invoice shall be effective only to enable the MBTA to take advantage of early payment incentives and shall not subject any payment made within the forty-five (45) day period to a penalty.

Contract Termination or Suspension A Contract shall terminate on the date specified in a Contract, unless this date is properly amended in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations prior to this date, or unless terminated or suspended under this Section upon prior written notice to the Contractor. The MBTA may terminate a Contract without cause and without penalty or may terminate or suspend a Contract if the Contractor breaches any material term or condition or fails to perform or fulfill any material obligation required by a Contract, or in the event of an elimination of an appropriation or availability of sufficient funds for the purposes of a Contract, or in the event of an unforeseen public emergency mandating immediate MBTA action. Upon immediate notification to the other party, neither the MBTA nor the Contractor shall be deemed to be in breach for failure or delay in performance due to Acts of God or other causes factually beyond their control and without their fault or negligence. Subcontractor failure to perform or price increases due to market fluctuations or product availability will not be deemed factually beyond the Contractor’s control.

Written Notice Any notice shall be deemed delivered and received when submitted in writing in person or when delivered by any other appropriate method evidencing actual receipt by the MBTA or the Contractor. Any written notice of termination or suspension delivered to the Contractor shall state the effective date and period of the notice, the reasons for the termination or suspension, if applicable, any alleged breach or failure to perform, a reasonable period to cure any alleged breach or failure to perform, if applicable, and any instructions or restrictions concerning allowable activities, costs or expenditures by the Contractor during the notice period.

Record-keeping and Retention, Inspection of Records The Contractor shall maintain records, books, files and other data as specified in a Contract and in such detail as shall properly substantiate claims for payment under a Contract, for a minimum retention period of seven (7) years beginning on the first day after the final payment under a Contract, or such longer period as is necessary for the resolution of any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit or other inquiry involving a Contract. The MBTA shall have access, as well as any parties identified under Executive Order 195, during the Contractor’s regular business hours and upon reasonable prior notice, to such records, including on-site reviews and reproduction of such records at a reasonable expense.

Assignment The Contractor may not assign or delegate, in whole or in part, or otherwise transfer any liability, responsibility, obligation, duty or interest under a Contract without the written approval of the MBTA, with the exception that the Contractor shall be authorized to assign present and prospective claims for money due to the Contractor pursuant to a Contract in accordance with M.G.L. C. 106, §9-318. The Contractor must provide sufficient notice of assignment and supporting documentation to enable the MBTA to verify and implement the assignment. Payments to third party assignees will be processed as if such payments were being made directly to the Contractor and these payments will be subject to intercept, offset, counterclaims or any other MBTA rights which are available to the MBTA against the Contractor. The sale of fifty percent (50%) or more of the equity ownership of a Contractor shall be considered an assignment requiring the prior written approval of the MBTA. Impermissible assignments shall be null and void.

Subcontracting By Contractor Any subcontract entered into by the Contractor for the purposes of fulfilling the obligations under a Contract must be in writing, authorized in advance by the MBTA and shall be consistent with and subject to the provisions of these MBTA Terms and Conditions and a Contract. Subcontracts will not relieve or discharge the Contractor from any duty, obligation, responsibility, or liability arising under a Contract. The MBTA is entitled to copies of all subcontracts and shall not be bound by any provisions contained in a subcontract to which it is not a party. Subcontracts shall note that the MBTA is not a party to the subcontract. Failure to promptly pay a Sub-Contractor for work performed where the Contractor has been paid by the MBTA shall constitute a material breach of the Contract between MBTA and Contractor.

Affirmative Action, Non-Discrimination in Hiring and Employment The Contractor shall comply with all federal and state laws, rules and regulations promoting fair employment practices or prohibiting employment discrimination and unfair labor practices and shall not discriminate in the hiring of any applicant for employment nor shall any qualified employee be demoted, discharged or otherwise subject to discrimination in the tenure, position, promotional opportunities, wages, benefits or terms and conditions of their employment because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religion, disability, handicap, sexual orientation or for exercising any rights afforded by law.

Indemnification The Contractor shall release, defend (at the MBA’s option), indemnify and hold harmless the MBTA, its agents, officers and employees (collectively the “indemnified parties”) against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, judgments, penalties, costs, expenses (including attorneys’ fees and experts’ fees), and damages (“Claims”) based on or arising out of any actual…