Metro Traction Power Substation Emergency Trip Stations Installation at Various Locations_T-1564-0150_Addendum No 001 102126.pdf

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TO: All Prospective Bidders

FROM: Maryland Transit Administration

SUBJECT: METRO TRACTION POWER SUBSTATION EMERGENCY TRIP STATIONS

DATE:

(TPSS ETS) INSTALLATION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS

CONTRACT NO. T-1564-0150

Addendum No. 001

October 21, 2026

Effective this date is Addendum No. 001 (17 pages) to the subject Contract. This addendum includes the following documents:

Document Additions

• Pre-Bid Conference Meeting Summary

• Pre-Bid Conference Meeting Attendees List

• Pre-Bid Site Visit Attendees List

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Sincerely, for Jodie Biden, CMPA, PSP Director, Contract Development and Controls Procurement Officer

MDOT MTA

METRO TRACTION POWER

SUBSTATION EMERGENCY

TRIP STATIONS (TPSS ETS)

INSTALLATION AT VARIOUS

LOCATIONS

Contract No. T-1564-0150 15 October 2026

• Jodie Biden, Procurement Officer

• Andrea Neumayer, Contract Monitor

• Office of Equal Opportunity

• MTA Project Team

• Vendor Roll Call (Certifications: MDOT M/DBE certified, VSBE certified, SBR certified)

Please enter your name, company, email, and any certifications into the chat.

INTRODUCTIONS

PURPOSE & INTENT

• This Invitation for Bids (IFB) was issued to procure goods or services from a contract between the selected Bidder and the Administration.

• An IFB means any document, whether attached or incorporated by reference, used for soliciting bids under procurement by competitive sealed bidding.

• The intent of this IFB is to make a single award to the Bidder with the most favorable bid price, as outlined in accordance with COMAR 21.05.02.

Contract Scope of Work: The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is issuing this Statement of Work (SOW) for the design and installation of external Emergency Trip Stations (ETS) at fifteen (15) MTA Baltimore Metro Traction Power Substations (TPSS)..

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS – General

• A copy of this slide deck, as well as the attendee list, will be posted on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA.Maryland.gov) in the near future.

• Any information, including questions from attendees, that alters the specifications, drawings or the Bid submission, or which is likely to affect Bid, will be issued by the Procurement Officer as a written addendum and posted on eMMA.

• You are reminded that your Bid shall be solely based on the written specifications contained in the IFB and any written addenda posted on eMMA.

• Please check eMMA routinely, for addenda, announcements, etc.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - Bid Questions

• Questions may be asked during today’s meeting. However, any and all questions asked here today, shall be submitted to ContractDevelopment@mta.maryland.gov.

(Submission via eMMA is also acceptable, but it only permits one question at a time.)

•It is preferred that all questions be contained in one email and include the relevant specification section.

•Questions shall be submitted no later than the question deadline.

•After the deadline for questions has passed, an addendum will be issued with responses to written questions from vendors, along with any necessary changes to the specifications.

•Responses to any questions asked and answered today are unofficial until received in writing and documented via formal addendum.

BASIS OF AWARD

• Considering all requirements as outlined in COMAR 21.05.02, it is the Administration’s intent to award to the responsible and responsive Bidder who is deemed to have submitted a responsible and responsive Bid with the lowest Bid Price to perform the scope of work as specified in this IFB.

BID SUBMISSION

• Follow all directions.

• eMMA only allows each Vendor one envelope.

• You can upload multiple files in each envelope

• Be sure to submit all required files (MS Word, Adobe PDF, etc.) as outlined in the

IFB.

• Be cautious not to submit any information that is not specifically required/requested.

(List is not all-inclusive )

• Contractor Questionnaire (CQ)

• Bid Form

• Bid/Proposal Affidavit

• Bid/Proposal Bond

• Affidavit of Individual Surety & Appendix

• Certification Regarding Lobbying

• Conflict of Interest Affidavit

• Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Form

• Federal Funding Acknowledgment (signature page only)

• Employee Healthcare Certification (Prime & subs)

• Employee Healthcare Worksheet (Prime & subs)

• Mercury Affidavit

• Location of the Performance of Services

• Financial Statements

• Transmittal Letter

• References

• Subcontractor Utilization Form

• Non-Disclosure Agreement

• Build America/Buy America Certificate

• Insurance Premium Worksheet

BID SUBMISSION

REMARKS FROM EOCP REPRESENTATIVE

(49 CFR §26.13(b), §26.53 (j), COMAR 21.11.03)

• On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued an Interim Final

Rule (IFR) effective October 3, 2025, that eliminates race- and sex-based presumptions in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program.

• All currently certified DBE firms must be re-evaluated under the new standards. Until this re-evaluation is complete, MDOT will not set new DBE goals or monitor participation on contracts that contain federal funding

• Note that Maryland Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program is not affected by this interim rule.

• By submitting a response to this IFB, an Offeror agrees that it shall comply with all applicable requirements of the DBE program and related provisions of the Contract. The Administration will provide additional information on compliance with these requirements as needed.

• This Contract includes the design and installation of external Emergency Trip Stations (ETS) at fifteen (15) MTA Baltimore Metro TPSS locations. The ETS shall trip the existing L and H circuit breakers, with the H breakers subsequently tripping the BF circuit breakers. New control wiring shall connect the ETS to the existing 86 lockout relay coils for simultaneous AC breaker tripping. ETS units shall be installed near TPSS entrances in secure, visible, accessible, and lockable enclosures. New metal conduits and supports shall connect the ETS to the existing L and H breaker control enclosures. The Contractor shall submit installation layouts showing conduit routing, supports, junction boxes, and connection points for approval. The first ETS shall be installed and tested as a prototype before proceeding with the remaining installations..

B. Refer to Special Provisions for details.

Scope of Work

Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:00am EST

Meeting Location

• Owings Mills Metro Station on the Open Parking lot side Required PPE

• Hard Hat

• Hi-Viz Vest

• Closed-toe shoes

• Long pants

• Safety Glasses

• Flashlight

SITE VISIT INFORMATION

DEADLINES

• Bid Questions o Due Thursday, October 22,2026 at 2:00 pm EST

• Bid Submission Due Date o Due Thursday, November 19,2026 at 10:00 am EST o Via eMMA at https://emma.Maryland.gov

• Public Bid Opening o Thursday, November 19,2026 at 2:00 pm EST

QUESTIONS?

As a reminder, any questions asked and answered today are unofficial until documented via addendum.

Questions should still be submitted in writing by the question deadline (Thursday, October 22,2026 at 2:00 pm EST) via email to ContractDevelopment@mta.maryland.gov only.

mailto:ContractDevelopment@mta.maryland.gov

Thank you for your attendance!

Name Company E-mail Jodie Biden MDOT MTA CDC ContractDevelopment@mta.maryland.gov Andrea Neumayer MDOT MTA CDC ContractDevelopment@mta.maryland.gov

Tammi Bolden

MDOT MTA MANAGER SYSTEMS &

EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING

TBolden@mdot.maryland.gov

Zachariah Panneton

MDOT MTA PRINCIPLE SYSTEMS

ENGINEER ZPanneton@mdot.maryland.gov

Mulugeta Tsegaw MDOT MTA CDC ContractDevelopment@mta.maryland.gov Justin Mckenzie Fresh Air Concepts justin.m@4fac.com Kyle Van Dyke, C3M Power Systems, LLC kyle.vandyke@c3mpowersystems.com

Luke Brister Glenelg Construction LBrister@glenelginc.com

Michael Heisey (Chief EstimatorC3M Power Systems, LLC michael.heisey@c3mpowersystems.com

Joe Helou Intelect Corporation joseph.helou@intelectcorp.com Kivins Beecher C3M Power Systems kivins.beecher@c3mpowersystems.com

Adam Hartman, M.C. Dean, Inc. Adam.Hartman@MCDean.com

Charlie Minor, M.C. Dean, Inc. Charlie.Minor@MCDEAN.COM

Pre-Bid Conference Attendees October 15, 2026 at 10:00 am EST

CONTRACT NO. T-1564-0150

METRO TRACTION POWER SUBSTATION EMERGENCY TRIP STATIONS (TPSS ETS) INSTALLATION

AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS

mailto:ContractDevelopment@mta.maryland.gov mailto:ContractDevelopment@mta.maryland.gov mailto:MTsegaw1@mdot.maryland.gov mailto:Charlie.Minor@MCDEAN.COM

Name Company E-mail Jodie Biden MDOT MTA CDC ContractDevelopment@mta.maryland.gov Andrea Neumayer MDOT MTA CDC ContractDevelopment@mta.maryland.gov

Tammi Bolden

MDOT MTA MANAGER SYSTEMS &

EQUIPMENT ENGINEERING

TBolden@mdot.maryland.gov

Zachariah Panneton

MDOT MTA PRINCIPLE SYSTEMS

ENGINEER ZPanneton@mdot.maryland.gov

Mulugeta Tsegaw MDOT MTA CDC ContractDevelopment@mta.maryland.gov

Mark Schaefer MDOT MTA PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINMSchaefer@mdot.maryland.gov

Mark Nalepa MDOT MTA CHIEF SYSTEMS ENGINEER MNalepa@mdot.maryland.gov

Ryan Collins C3M Power Systems, LLC Rvan.Collins@c3moowersvstems.com Joe Rivera Fresh Air Concept joe.r@4fac.com Charlie Minor M. C. Dean Inc. Charlie.Minor@MCDean.com Greg Hinkleman M. C. Dean Inc. Gregory.Hinkleman@MCDEAN.COM

Yader Saravia Intelect Corporation yader.saravia@intelectcorp.com

Parth Patel Intelect Corporation Parth.Patel@Intelectcorp.com

Justin Henderson ArchKey / Mona Electric Justin.Henderson@archkey.com

Site Visit Attendees October 16, 2026 at 10:00 am EST

CONTRACT NO. T-1564-0150

METRO TRACTION POWER SUBSTATION EMERGENCY TRIP STATIONS (TPSS ETS) INSTALLATION

AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS

mailto:ContractDevelopment@mta.maryland.gov mailto:ContractDevelopment@mta.maryland.gov mailto:MTsegaw1@mdot.maryland.gov mailto:MNalepa@mdot.maryland.gov mailto:Justin.Henderson@archkey.com