IFB 121C-22 bus facility HVAC system upgrades

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Bus Facility HVAC System Upgrades at three locations in Suffolk County, Massachusetts - the Arborway, Southampton, and Charlestown bus facilities. The project involves upgrading the HVAC systems at these three facilities according to the provided drawings and specifications. Bids are due by September 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST and must be submitted electronically via COMMBUYS. A mandatory pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for August 30, 2022 to allow bidders to measure and inspect the existing units. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing required to be inclusive of all freight, packaging, handling, taxes, and duties. The MBTA has included a 10% contingency in the pricing and will consider availability and delivery time when evaluating bids. The successful contractor will be required to provide proof of the MBTA's minimum required insurance coverage within three business days of conditional notice of award.

The IFB does not specify any small business or disadvantaged enterprise set-asides. The incumbent contractors are not identified, and the total contract value or budget is not provided. The IFB does require the use of specific acceptable manufacturers, including Daikin, Carrier, Trane, and Johnson Controls, for the rooftop equipment. The MBTA will not make any modifications to the existing roof openings, and the replacement units must meet or exceed the performance of the existing equipment. Pricing and delivery timelines are key factors in the evaluation and award.