RFI 72-25 Bird Control and Deterrent~1.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Bird Control and Deterrent RFI #72-25 / COMMBUYS Bid # BD-24-1206-40000-40000-116950

MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

Bird Control and Deterrent

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 75-25

Commbuys Bid # BD-24-1206-40000-40000-116950

Contact Person:

Katie Kroeger Strategic Sourcing Manager Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 10 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116 kkroeger@mbta.com

Please Note: This is a single document associated with a Request for Information (RFI) that can be found on www.COMMBUYS.com. Interested parties are responsible for reviewing and adhering to all information, forms and requirements for the RFI. Responders may also contact the COMMBUYS Helpdesk at COMMBUYS@state.ma.us or the COMMBUYS Helpline at 1-888-MA-STATE. The Helpline is staffed from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday Eastern Standard or Daylight time, as applicable, except on federal, state and Suffolk county holidays.

Purchasing Department MBTA Procurement & Logistics

1. Description or Purpose of Procurement:

The MBTA owns and operates multiple large facilities in the Boston metropolitan area to support the maintenance of infrastructure and bus and rail transit equipment. Many facilities are located near water. We are experiencing issues with seagulls, pigeons, and other small birds at our bus and rail transit maintenance and storage facilities. Birds are flocking, roosting, and/or nesting on or inside buildings. We have installed bird netting to deter birds from entering maintenance facilities and other structures with large overhead doors. The MBTA continues to invest in installing, maintaining, and repairing the netting, with limited success in deterring birds. We also continue to spend funds on the interior and exterior cleaning of bird feces from equipment, vehicles, structures, and floors. Bird feces can contain E. coli, Salmonella, histoplasmosis, and other pathogens and parasites. Bird feces are being tracked into vehicles, workspaces, and employee homes. They pollute public areas, damage roofs, and clog roof drains, creating recurring expenses for cleaning facilities and vehicles.

2. Requested Information (RFI Response):

Please formulate a response with supplemental material.

Response should be submitted in COMMBUYS and should address the following topics:

Bird Species Identification We primarily have issues with seagulls and pigeons. We also have problems with other birds. Each species may require different control or deterrent techniques and solutions. Even within seagulls, different seagull species may require different deterrents or control techniques/solutions. Bird species identification has not been performed at MBTA.

What methods or resources are available for identifying bird species and determining the extent of the issue? How quickly can the bird species and related issues be identified?

Bird Control and Deterrent Techniques and Solutions for large maintenance facilities with overhead doors and multiple bird species.

MBTA maintenance facilities have some common characteristics but vary at each location. Some facilities may have more than one type of bird and related issues.

What successful control or deterrent techniques and solutions for large maintenance-type facilities with seagulls and pigeons do you use? Do you install them yourself or use another entity?

Bird Control and Deterrent Techniques and Solutions with minimal impact on or involvement with building structures The MBTA wants information on sound, lights/lasers, vibration, and other alternative technologies. The MBTA understands that the best solution may be the installation of wires, spikes, or other materials on roofs and other structures. The MBTA wants to explore using less invasive, lower-maintenance solutions.

What are the latest low-impact, successful technologies proven to control or deter seagulls and pigeons?

3. Next Steps Upon receipt of responses, the MBTA may request additional information or demonstration of system capability through email or virtual meeting.

Responses to this RFI will be used to understand current capabilities and determine the merits of moving forward with a Request for Proposal (RFP). If the decision is to move forward, the MBTA will develop and refine business requirements. Any RFP will be posted on COMMBUYS, and the MBTA will endeavor to notify all companies that respond to this RFI.

4. RFI Calendar

Responders are required to monitor COMMBUYS for changes to the RFI calendar for this Bid.

5. Online Questions (Bid Q&A) Written Questions must be entered through the “Bid Q&A” tab for the Bid in COMMBUYS no later than the Questions Due date and time indicated in the RFI Calendar (above). The MBTA reserves the right not to respond to questions submitted after this date. It is the Responder’s responsibility to verify questions were successfully posted on COMMBUYS.

Written Responses to Questions will be posted on the Bid Q&A Tab in COMMBUYS on or about the “Response to Questions Posted Online” date indicated in the RFI Calendar (above).