IFB 131-26 Widett Layover Facility-MBTA Composite Tie Turnout- F60PS01

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is requesting bids on five units of MBTA Standard Composite Tie 136RE Left-Hand #8 Turnouts (Powered) for the Widett Layover Facility project under IFB 131-26, with bids due October 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST/EDT.

The procurement is for composite tie turnout systems engineered to MBTA specifications for railroad switch applications. Suppliers must demonstrate compliance with detailed material composition, mechanical properties, dimensional specifications, and quality assurance standards through testing protocols, manufacturing certifications, and field performance documentation. Installation requirements, maintenance protocols, and warranty provisions are specified in the procurement package.

Bid prices must be submitted as firm fixed prices inclusive of all freight, packaging, handling, taxes, and duties for F.O.B. destination delivery to 100 Foodmart Road, Boston, MA 02118. The MBTA is exempt from Federal Excise Tax and Massachusetts State Sales Tax (Exemption Number E-042-323-989), and bidders shall not include these taxes in pricing. Bidders must provide prompt payment discounts at 10, 15, 20, and 30 days, with the MBTA standard prompt pay discount of 1% at 20 days and net payment at 45 days.

Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive bid from a responsible bidder. The MBTA reserves the right to request best and final offers from selected bidders after the initial deadline. Bids will not be publicly opened; an Initial Bid Summary Form detailing the number of bids received and each bidder's name and amount will be posted to COMMBUYS within two business days of the due date. The Authority requires a minimum acceptance period of 120 calendar days from the bid due date for award consideration. No pre-bid conference will be held. Upon conditional notice of award, contractors must provide proof of minimum insurance within three business days, including Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence, $1 million annual aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limits), and Workers' Compensation with Employers Liability ($1 million each accident, $1 million per employee, $1 million aggregate). The contract will be open for use by all MassDOT Divisions upon execution.