IFB 112-22 - Tunnel Lighting LED Retrofit Kits

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking bids for the procurement of approximately 12,000 to 16,000 LED retrofit kits to replace existing T12 bulbs in low-light tunnels across the state of Massachusetts. The project aims to replace all fixtures by December 2024, with the MBTA planning to purchase the kits in batches of 650 per month. Bidders must meet specific technical requirements for the retrofit kits, including 4ft LED strips, 347V-480V single phase input drivers, 10kV surge protectors, and opal acrylic lenses. Bidders are also required to provide photometric analysis modeling of an MBTA sample tunnel. The winning bidder will provide a 10-year non-depreciating warranty on the LED fixtures, and pricing is subject to material cost adjustments every 6 months. Bids are due by October 27, 2022, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The contract will be open for use by all MassDOT Divisions, and the MBTA is exempt from federal and state sales taxes.

The IFB 112-22 contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement documents do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total value of the contract is not provided, but the bids received ranged from $2,432,590 to $5,010,817.90. The MBTA notes that the evaluation process is ongoing, and the lowest bidder may not necessarily be awarded the contract, as bids are still being assessed for responsiveness.