IFB 126-26 Widett Layover Facility - 136 RE Rail

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is requesting bids on furnishing and delivery of 15,000 linear feet of 136RE head-hardened railroad rail to support the Widett Layover Facility project, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST/EDT under IFB 126-26.

The rail must meet MBTA Material Specification No. 9633-A with a minimum Brinell Hardness of 285 BHN. Short rails ranging from 30 to 38 feet in length will be accepted up to 9% of total quantity. The supplier is responsible for quality control and testing at the point of manufacture, coordinating freight and transport, providing all relevant certifications and shipping manifests at least ten business days prior to delivery, and ensuring transport vehicles are properly equipped for safe unloading. Prior to manufacture, the supplier must submit complete shop drawings for each item. Materials remain at the manufacturer's risk until accepted by the MBTA; rejected materials must be replaced at the manufacturer's expense within one month. The rail is warranted for one year after installation. Delivery is to 100 Widett Circle, Boston, MA 02118, with all freight, packaging, handling, taxes, and duties included in the bid price on an F.O.B. destination basis. Delivery is required by September 2, 2027.

All bid prices must be firm fixed pricing and inclusive of prevailing wages, tooling, equipment, and transportation costs. The MBTA is exempt from federal excise tax and Massachusetts state sales tax and will not pay separate customs duties.

Bidders must complete the Pre-Award Bidder Evaluation Data Form demonstrating financial stability and technical proficiency, and must sign acknowledgment of MBTA Standard Terms and Conditions. Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive bid from a responsible bidder with a minimum 120-calendar-day acceptance period. The successful bidder must provide proof of insurance within three business days of conditional notice of award and ensure personnel maintain Right-of-Way/Roadway Worker Protection safety training certification. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limits), and Workers' Compensation Insurance with Employers Liability Insurance per Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 152. No pre-bid conference is scheduled.