IFB 209F-23 nema 3R outdoor switchboard combo

The state of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of a NEMA 3R Outdoor Switchboard Combo. The switchboard is required to power Battery Electric Chargers at the Cabot facility in Suffolk County. The technical specifications outline a two-section switchboard consisting of a 480V/277V 3-phase 4-wire panelboard with a 1200A main breaker and an accompanying 208Y/120V 3-phase 4-wire panelboard with a 300A main lug, as well as a 75kVA transformer. The contract seeks the supply and installation of this outdoor switchboard combo. Bids are due by November 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST, and the award will be made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement has a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, and bidders must comply with Buy America requirements if applicable. The MBTA reserves the right to reject any and all bids, cancel the procurement, and modify the dates and other terms as needed. The contract does not mention any renewal options, and the bid must include firm, fixed pricing for the requested goods and services, which should be inclusive of all ancillary charges. No specific details are provided regarding the award value or budget range for this contract opportunity.