IFB 131-26 Addendum 2.docx

This is an addendum to IFB 131-26 issued by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for the Widett Layover Facility project. The procurement seeks five units of MBTA Standard Composite Tie 136RE Left-Hand #8 Turnouts (Powered) for railroad switch applications. The original bid due date has been extended to November 3rd, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST/EDT. No pre-bid conference will be held. All other terms and conditions of the original IFB remain unchanged. Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive bid from a responsible bidder, with a minimum bid acceptance period of 120 calendar days from the due date.

Bidders must submit firm fixed prices inclusive of all freight, packaging, handling, taxes, and duties for F.O.B. destination delivery to 100 Foodmart Road, Boston, MA 02118. The MBTA is exempt from Federal Excise Tax and Massachusetts State Sales Tax and will not pay these taxes. Payment terms require bidders to provide prompt payment discounts at 10, 15, 20, and 30 days, with the MBTA standard discount of 1% at 20 days and net payment due at 45 days. Upon conditional notice of award, contractors must provide proof of minimum insurance within three business days, including Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $1 million annual aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limits, and Workers' Compensation with Employers Liability of $1 million each accident, $1 million per employee, and $1 million aggregate. The contract will be open for use by all MassDOT Divisions upon execution.