IFB 23-1155. 3, LR-Timber Cross Ties & Switch Ties

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is soliciting bids for the procurement of Light Rail Timber Cross Ties and Switch Ties through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 23-1155.3. The MTA is seeking a one-time purchase of timber cross ties (6" x 8" x 8'6") and switch ties (7" x 9" x 9', 7" x 9" x 10', and 7" x 9" x 14') to be delivered to the Massey Maintenance Facility and Federalsburg Yard within 30 and 45 calendar days, respectively. The successful contractor will be responsible for the manufacture, treatment, fabrication, inspection, and shipping of the materials. The contractor must provide a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan and obtain approval for the proposed sources of supply, samples, and product data prior to delivery. The contract will be a firm fixed-price type, with pricing required to be all-inclusive F.O.B. Destination. Bids are due on May 28, 2024, by 2:00 PM local time, and the MTA intends to award the contract to the responsible bidder submitting the most favorable total bid price.

The IFB includes a 6.4% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal for Truck Transportation and Insurance. There are no Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals or Living Wage requirements. The contract value is unspecified, but the related state and local contract opportunity does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The MTA is the sole procuring agency, and the procurement is funded through state resources.