Crane & Hoist Repair, Service & Maintenance Contract

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking bids for a Crane & Hoist Repair, Service & Maintenance Contract for their facility in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The contract involves the procurement and installation of a new 7.5 ton wire rope hoist, as well as providing annual preventative maintenance and repair services for two existing hoists over a 3-year base term, with options for two additional one-year extensions. Bidders must provide lump sum pricing for the new hoist installation and the service/maintenance contract, as well as hourly rates for any necessary repair work. The contract requires the successful bidder to furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and training necessary to complete the work. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for May 27, 2020, and bids are due by June 11, 2020. The MBTA will award the contract to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder.

The RFP indicates that the MBTA is exempt from federal and state taxes and has requirements related to small, minority, women, and disadvantaged business participation. However, the attached documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Initial Bid Opening Summary shows that two bidders, Mass Crane & Hoist Repair and Mass Crane & Hoist Maintenance, submitted bids of $57,380 and $14,920 for the 3-year contract, respectively. The MBTA has not yet determined the responsive bidder(s) or posted a Notice of Award.