IFB 91-25 Addendum 1.docx

Addendum 1 for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 91-25 is issued by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), announcing an extension of the bid opening date from June 11 to June 17. The procurement is for a three-year contract to provide water discharge and flowmeter calibration services across multiple MBTA locations in Suffolk County. The contract requires a qualified contractor to perform quarterly maintenance, including cleaning and calibrating pH meters using a three-buffer solution procedure, cleaning flow sensors, and downloading flowmeter data from specific locations like Follen Street and Symphony Station pump rooms. Bidders must possess a Massachusetts licensed Grade 2 industrial wastewater treatment plant operator certification and current OSHA Confined Space Entry Training Certificates, with all work to be performed between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM.

The total bid price for the contract is set at $10,000.00, with potential for two one-year optional renewal periods. The procurement includes provisions to support small, minority, women, and disadvantaged businesses, with specific forms for pricing submissions. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance, with policies from Massachusetts-licensed companies having a Best's rating of A- or better. The MBTA is tax-exempt and reserves the right to cancel the bid, reject submissions, and modify the procurement process. Bids are due electronically through the COMMBUYS procurement platform by June 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder.