RFP 91-26 On-Call Marine Services Pre-bid Conference.pdf
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- RFP 91-26 On-Call Marine Services
- Solicitation number
- BD-26-1206-40000-40000-130544
- Issued by
- Norfolk County, Massachusetts
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This is a pre-bid conference presentation document for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) regarding RFP 91-26 for on-call marine services. The MBTA seeks to establish a service agreement for marine services across thirteen dock locations in Massachusetts municipalities including Quincy, Boston, Winthrop, Hingham, Hull, Lynn, and Georges Island. The scope of work encompasses marine metalwork fabrication and repair, welding, barge patching, salvage operations, diving inspections, pier component repairs, and installation and maintenance of piers and gangways. The MBTA will issue service requests under two timelines: non-urgent work requiring forty-eight-hour acknowledgment and coordination prior to written authorization, and emergency requests requiring one-hour acknowledgment and personnel mobilization within twenty-four hours. The pre-bid conference was held on June 30, 2026, with proposals due July 29, 2026. The contract term is three years fixed with two optional one-year renewals at the MBTA's sole discretion, with six-month notification required for extension.
Bidders must submit responses via COMMBUYS including a bid cover letter, authorized signatory form, pre-award bidder evaluation form, technical response, price response, and signed standard terms and conditions. All labor, materials, supplies, and equipment are to be provided by the vendor with a minimum billing of four labor hours per job; vendor unit rates apply to labor and equipment with materials and subcontractors billed at cost plus approved markup. Base contract pricing is fixed for the initial three-year term, with capped percentage increases applicable only to optional renewal periods. Bond requirements include a five percent bid deposit and fifty percent payment bond with letter from surety confirming bonding is obtainable. All contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $1 million annual aggregate, Automobile Liability Insurance of $1 million combined single limit, Workers' Compensation with Employer's Liability minimum of $1 million each accident, and Umbrella Liability Insurance of $5 million per occurrence and annual aggregate. Prevailing wage rates established by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards apply to all workers and subcontractors, and personnel must hold relevant certifications including diving, underwater welding, navigation, OSHA compliance, and Coast Guard certification. Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive bid from an eligible bidder.
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RFP 91-26
On-Call Marine Services
COMMBUYS # BD-26-1206-40000-40000-130544
Pre-Bid Conference
June 30, 2026
Project Team / Introductions
Procurement Manager:
Katie Kroeger – Strategic Sourcing Manager
MBTA Project Lead:
Renee Tremblay – Project Manager, Ferry Operations
Other Resources:
Shahzad Akbar – Sr. Director, Procurement
Ray Wise – Chief Procurement Officer
Nothing stated at this Bidders’ conference will modify this RFP or any other part of the RFP unless it is incorporated in an addendum.
Questions and clarification requests submitted by Bidders will, together with MBTA’s responses, be made available to all Bidders via COMMBUYS.
This RFP is being conducted via MBTA’s bid platform - COMMBUYS. Bidders must have an active registration on COMMBUYS to participate in this RFP.
Instructions for log-in and use of COMMBUYS are described in the RFP. Bidders 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 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (Eastern Time), except on federal, state, and Suffolk county holidays.
The list of Bidders having submitted a bid will be posted on COMMBUYS after bid opening.
The name of the awarded Bidder and results will not be posted until bids have been examined for submission responsiveness.
mailto:COMMBUYS@state.ma.us
Scope of Work
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (“MBTA” or “Authority”) seeks to establish a service agreement for on-call marine services.
Refer to RFP bid documents for complete specifications and scope of work.
Bidder RFP Response including:
• Enclosure 1 – Bid Cover letter
• Form A: Authorized Signatory
• Form B: Pre-Award Bidder Evaluation Form
• Form C: Bidder Technical Response
• Form D: Bidder Price Response
• Signed Section 9.4 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Standard Terms & Conditions
• Bond Requirements:
Bid Deposit 5%, (bond or check) and Payment Bond 50%, submit letter from surety that bonding is obtainable
• Proof of Insurance COI must meet our minimum requirements
Procurement Method
2. Procurement Method
This procurement is conducted to pursuant to applicable state and federal laws including, but not limited to, Massachusetts General Laws c. 30 section 39M (public works contracts for construction, alteration, remodeling or repair). Prevailing Wage applies.
1. As applicable Trade Names and Alternatives – Or Equal, an item shall be considered equal to the item so named or described if, in the opinion of the MBTA: (1) it is at least equal in quality, durability, appearance, strength and design, (2) it will perform at least equally the function imposed by the general design for the public work being contracted for or the material being purchased, and (3) it conforms substantially, even with deviations, to the detailed requirements for the item in the specifications.
Bidder shall be responsible for making itself fully aware of, complying with, and in its Response addressing the impact of and compliance with all applicable laws, construction codes and regulations.
Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive Bid and eligible Bidder. The MBTA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine if a Bid is lowest responsible and eligible bidder. In determining whether a Bidder has the ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of the proposed procurement, the MBTA will consider such matters as the Bidder’s integrity, compliance with public policy (e.g., EEO record, debarment status, etc.), record of past performance, specific minimum requirements detailed in the RFP (if any), and financial and technical resources. Bidder is required to complete Form B: Pre- Award Bidder Evaluation Data Form.
The MBTA may also exclude from consideration any Bidder whose Response contains a material misrepresentation.
• This presentation in part or in whole is not meant to take precedence over the RFP documents in RFP 91-26 as posted on COMMBUYS, please refer to COMMBUYS for the most accurate information.
• RFP Schedule and any dates mentioned are subject to change at the discretion of the MBTA. Please refer to COMMBUYS for the most accurate information.
• Any and all communication during the non-mandatory Bidders’ Conference represents no favor to attendees. All Bidders’ responses will be treated equally regardless of attendance.
Bidder Questions
Thank you for your interest in partnering with the MBTA
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