166-25 - Everett Facility Compressor Supply and Installation

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking a contractor for RFP 166-25, a compressor supply and installation project located at the Everett Maintenance Facility in Middlesex County. The procurement requires a comprehensive compressed air system to support four Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) cleaning machines, specifically involving the supply and installation of an air-cooled, oil-injected rotary screw air compressor with a 600-700 CFM capacity, a 400-gallon vertical ASME-coded receiver tank, and a refrigerated air dryer. The contractor must complete full installation, including vibration isolation mounts, piping, electrical work, and equipment commissioning, with the system designed to operate in ambient temperatures between 40F and 95F. Key deliverables include a minimum 1-year service and maintenance plan, manufacturer's warranty, and compliance with all applicable electrical and pressure vessel codes. The solicitation schedule includes a mandatory site visit on October 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. located at 80 Broadway in Everett, MA, with electronic proposal submissions due through COMMBUYS by October 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., and a virtual public bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day. Contract award will be based on the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder, with an estimated contract execution date of November 3, 2025, and a service start date of November 10, 2025.

The MBTA actively encourages participation from small, minority, women, and disadvantaged businesses, implementing supplier diversity provisions in this procurement. No specific prequalification is required for bidders, and the contract will be open for use by all MassDOT Divisions. Bidders must submit a 5% bid deposit of their total bid amount and provide proof of insurance, with a minimum proposal acceptance period of 120 calendar days. The wage rates for this project are governed by Massachusetts prevailing wage regulations, with detailed compensation structures specified in Exhibit C, which outlines base wages, health benefits, and pension contributions for various construction trades. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, contractors must comply with strict labor standards, including mandatory apprentice registration and weekly payroll reporting. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, bidders will use the provided Form C Price Request Form to submit their comprehensive pricing, which will include labor costs, equipment and materials expenses, and overhead calculations. The MBTA reserves the right to reject any or all bids, modify the procurement process, or cancel the solicitation at its discretion.