Notice to Bidders 1-05-22.pdf

MASSDOT FY 2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

CAPE MAIN AND FALMOUTH LINE

TIE INSTALLATION PROJECT

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Rail and Transit Division (MassDOT or Owner) is seeking Contractors to submit a Bid for the following tie installation work on the Cape Main and Falmouth Line:

• Installation of new wood crossties and switch timbers

• Furnishing and installation of ballast - line, surface and tamp track

• Install new rail anchors for 107NH and 100 NH rail

• Track gaging of existing crossties adjacent to newly installed crossties

• Reconstruction of siding track

• Disposal and/or salvage of removed track material; plates, OTM

• Disposal of removed crossties

• Removal and disposal of trash and debris

• Cleanup of the work area

• All other work associated with the Cape Main and Falmouth Line Tie Installation Project as described in the Project Description and Scope of Work sections of the bid documents and as shown on Contract Plans.

Bid Submission

Bids for the Cape Main and Falmouth Line Tie Installation and Track Rehabilitation Project must be submitted to Mass Coastal Railroad (MCRR) by 2 pm EST on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Bids should be sent to MCRR, 12 Harding St. Unit 202, Lakeville, MA 02347, to the attention of Rob Finley. Bids will be considered and the contract awarded in accordance with statutes governing such contracts under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30 ⸹ 39M.

Bid Documents

Bid documents will be available from MCRR on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Contact Rob Finley at rcfinley@verizon.net.

Bid Questions

Contractor questions concerning the Bid Package are due by 2 pm EST on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Any questions received after this time will not be considered for review. Submit questions to Rob Finley at rcfinley@verizon.net.

It is requested that Contractor questions also be sent on January 25, 2022 via email to:

mark.ohara55@gmail.com. Responses to questions will be provided by 4 pm EST on Friday, January 28, 2022.

Bids will be considered, and the contract awarded in accordance with statutes governing such contracts under Mass General Law Chapter 30 §39M.

All bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond payable to the MassDOT Rail and Transit Division in the amount of 5% of the Contractor’s bid.

This project is subject to the schedule of prevailing wage rates as determined by the mailto:mark.ohara55@gmail.com

Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and the Division of Occupational Safety.

This project has set a recommended MBE/WBE goal of 5% for the work performed under this Contract.

All Contractors and Subcontractors working on the Railroad Right-of-Way (RoW) must have an approved Drug and Alcohol testing plan in compliance with all statutes and regulations administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in implementing the required 49 CFR Part 219 Drug and Alcohol Program. Contractors are required to submit their approved Drug and Alcohol Testing Program along with their bids.

Bidders must be prequalified by the MBTA in Class 1 – General Transit Construction and/or in Class 3 – Trackwork for a $5 million contract value. Bidders not prequalified are not eligible to bid.

Bidders must provide a list of projects of similar size and scope and references for three of those projects as identified in the Bid Form section of the Contract Documents. Any subcontractors used on this project are to be submitted to MassDOT for approval.

Pre-Bid Meeting

The Pre-Bid Meeting will be at the Mass Coastal RR offices at 12 Harding St., Unit 202, Lakeville, MA 02347 on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 9 am with a hi-rail inspection of the Hyannis Secondary (Bidders must have their own hi-rail vehicle) immediately following the meeting.

To help comply with the State of Massachusetts and MassDOT guidelines for the ongoing COVID- 19 situation, prequalified prime Contractors will be limited to two (2) representatives and any Subcontractors will be limited to one (1) representative at the Pre-Bid Meeting and site tour. Masks are required at the Pre-Bid meeting and social distancing should be maintained.

Attendance at the pre-bid meeting and hi-rail inspection is mandatory for all prospective bidders.

All attendees accessing Railroad RoW must have the proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required by MCRR including reflective vest, hardhat, safety glasses and safety toed boots.

Successful Bidder will be the lowest responsible and eligible bidder as determined by MCRR based on ability to complete the Tie Installation on the Cape Main and Falmouth Line by Friday, December 3, 2022, as described in the Project Description and Scope of Work sections of the bid documents.

The successful bidder, as a condition of contract award, will be required to certify that it is in full compliance with the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 guidelines and with all COVID-19 guidelines and requirements issued by the CDC and OSHA and that it has or will make all appropriate updates and revisions to its company Health and Safety Plan to properly address such guidelines and requirements. The Commonwealth’s most recent COVID-19 guidelines and documents can be found on the main page of the MassDOT website – https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-guidelines-and-procedures-for-all-construction-sites-and-workers-at-all-public-work.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to stay current with any changes or addendums issued to these guidelines. All costs associated with compliance with this provision are considered incidental to the contract cost and therefore Contractor will not be entitled to any additional compensation.

MCRR reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to delete any Bid Items from the Contract or proceed to do any of the work otherwise, as may be deemed to be in the best interest of MassDOT.

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