IFB 100F-26 Replacement Crossovers & Turnouts

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is requesting bids on replacement crossovers and turnouts for the Red Line under IFB 100F-26, with bids due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time via the FAIRMARKIT platform and virtual public bid opening at 2:30 PM the same day. Award will go to the lowest priced responsive bid from a responsible bidder, with the MBTA reserving the right to consider availability and committed delivery dates.

The scope comprises five line items: two left-hand and one right-hand AREMA Standard #10 Crossovers for Braintree; two right-hand fully guarded modified AREMA #6 Crossovers for Kendall and Tenean; one left-hand AREMA Standard #12 Crossover and one right-hand fully guarded modified AREMA #6 Crossover for Quincy Street; and one right-hand fully guarded modified AREMA #6 Turnout panel package. All assemblies must be designed and fabricated to AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering and ASTM standards, with specified rail grades (115# and 132#), manganese steel frogs, switch-assembly hardness requirements (321–388 Brinell), creosote-treated timber crossties and switch timbers, and Huck 360 Grade 8 track bolts torqued to 2250 foot-pounds. Manufacturers must submit certified test reports and shop drawings for MBTA approval prior to fabrication and engage independent inspection companies for quality verification.

Bids must be firm fixed prices inclusive of all freight, packaging, handling, taxes, and duties with F.O.B. destination terms. The estimated initial shipment is due September 7, 2026 following contract execution on August 7, 2026; the full delivery deadline is April 2027. Delivery is to 21 Arlington Avenue, Charlestown, MA 02129 or 100 Widett Circle, Boston, MA, with 48-hour advance coordination required. The MBTA reserves the right to accept partial shipments and purchase quantities exceeding estimates within 60 days of award. All work is subject to Federal Transit Administration Build America Buy America compliance for steel, iron, and manufactured products. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $1,000,000 annual aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation Insurance (Employer's Liability $1,000,000 each accident / $1,000,000 each employee) with Massachusetts Division of Insurance-authorized carriers rated A- or better on an occurrence basis, with the MBTA named as additional insured and waiver of subrogation.