IFB 161F-21 door actuator and door fully open switch

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking bids for the procurement of 1,200 door actuators and 1,400 door fully open switches through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 161F-21. The bid is due by November 19, 2021, and no pre-bid conference will be held. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The scope of work includes the delivery of the door actuators and switches in four installments over a 78-week period, with the first delivery required 12 weeks after receipt of the purchase order. The vendor must be an officially recognized distributor or dealer of SMC Corporation of America and provide proof of this relationship, as the MBTA has established specific part number requirements with no substitutions, approved equals, or alternates permitted. The contract also includes a one-year comprehensive warranty, and the MBTA reserves the right to conduct testing and analysis of the materials.

The MBTA has established a 0.5% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for this contract. Bidders must also comply with Buy America requirements if applicable. The MBTA Standard Contract Terms and Conditions must be signed and submitted with the bid. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and the MBTA has not provided a budget range or award value for this procurement.