IFB 23-1155. 1, Light Rail - Timber Cross Ties & Switch Ties

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to procure timber cross ties and switch ties. The contract requires the manufacture, treatment, inspection, and delivery of 960 timber cross ties to the Massey Maintenance Facility and 1,540 timber cross ties as well as 30 timber switch ties to the Federalsburg Yard. The cross ties must be delivered within 30 calendar days and the switch ties within 45 calendar days, with all work to be completed within 60 calendar days. The bid due date is June 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM local time. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the most favorable total bid price.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve (SBR) with no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals. There are no bidder minimum qualifications specified. The contract is a one-time purchase with firm fixed pricing. The potential award value is not provided, but the contract opportunity is for the supply of timber cross ties and switch ties for the MTA Light Rail system on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.