IFB 23-1139, Light Rail - Fluid Analysis Program

The State of Maryland, through the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), is seeking bids for a three-year contract to provide laboratory fluid analysis services for the Light Rail vehicle gearboxes. The successful contractor will be responsible for testing and analyzing new and used gearbox oils to detect wear patterns and contamination levels, in order to identify potential issues before serious damage occurs. The contract requires the provision of an online database and web portal to track the fluid analysis results, as well as training on proper sampling and reporting procedures. Bids are due on May 4, 2023, at 2:00 pm local time, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the most favorable total bid price. The IFB does not include a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goal.

The contract is for a three-year term with no option years, and the estimated annual quantity is 520 testing samples. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the IFB does not provide any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors. The solicitation also does not specify a budget range or award value, but bidders must provide unit pricing for the gearbox oil analysis/testing service, including lead times.