Hyannis Commercial Power Upgrade

The state of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Rail & Transit division, is soliciting bids for a commercial power upgrade project at the Hyannis Yard. The project involves extending existing conduits to electrical service locations, installing new conductors, a 2000 amp electrical service and distribution system, electrical service for a dining train, site lighting, layover receptacle stations, and a power feed to a crew building. Bidders must demonstrate experience in commercial power work, utility coordination, and the ability to complete the work without impacting railroad yard operations. To be considered qualified, bidders must provide a completed bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid price, a list of similar work performed within the last 3 years, and a list of current projects with 3 references. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site tour is scheduled for May 29, 2018, and bids are due by June 6, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. The estimated cost for the project is $270,000.

This procurement is open to all qualified bidders, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the solicitation does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.