IFB 183-24 5 Year Maintenance Contract for Gas Turbines

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for a 5-year maintenance contract for Pratt & Whitney FT4C-3F gas turbines. The MBTA is seeking a qualified vendor to provide the required maintenance services, including field support, hot section inspections, control system function checks, quarterly site visits, and performance capacity tests. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining and repairing two gas turbines used in peaking service over the 5-year contract period. Bids are due by October 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST, and the MBTA reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. There will be no pre-bid conference, and the MBTA requires firm fixed pricing that is inclusive of all costs.

The MBTA encourages participation by certified small, minority, women, and other disadvantaged businesses. The contract will be open for use by all MassDOT Divisions. The MBTA has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or the current contract value. However, the minimum insurance requirements, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation, are detailed in the procurement documents.