IFB 183-24 5 Year Maintenance Contract for Gas Turbines

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a 5-year maintenance contract for two Pratt and Whitney FT4C-3F gas turbines. The contract requires the successful vendor to provide inspection, testing, and repair services for the gas turbines and ancillary equipment according to OEM specifications. The scope of work includes quarterly site visits, 48-hour service call response, bi-annual performance capacity tests, and an annual station audit with testing and calibration of the engine and generator control system. Bidders must submit pricing for specific line items such as the Hot Section Inspection, Control System Function Check, Quarterly Site Visits, Service Call Response, Bi-annual Performance Capacity Tests, Station Audit, and Certified Calibration/Verification of Fuel and Water Flow Meters. Bids are due on August 26, 2024 by 2:00 PM EST, and the contract term is for 5 years from FY 2025 through FY 2029.

There are no small business, minority, or disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation requirements identified, but the MBTA encourages such participation. The MBTA reserves the right to reject any and all bids, select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and cancel the procurement at any time. The successful bidder will be required to provide proof of the MBTA's minimum insurance requirements within three business days of conditional notice of award. The MBTA is exempt from federal excise and state sales tax, and pricing must be inclusive of all freight, packaging, handling, taxes, and duties.