IFB 24-1246, LR-Timber Switch Ties

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is soliciting bids for the procurement of various lengths of timber switch ties, including 17', 18', 19', 20', 21', and 22' ties, with a total quantity of 450 ties, through Invitation for Bids (IFB) 24-1246, LR-Timber Switch Ties. The contract will be a firm fixed price one-time purchase, with the successful bidder required to manufacture, treat, and deliver the timber switch ties to the MTA's Light Rail Storage Facility in Baltimore, Maryland within 150 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. The ties must meet AREMA and AWPA standards and the contractor must submit a quality assurance/quality control plan, product data, and samples for approval. Bids are due on June 17, 2024 by 2:00 PM local time, with a public bid opening scheduled for 2:30 PM the same day.

This solicitation does not include any Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals, and there are no living wage requirements for this procurement. Additionally, the contract does not contain any federal funding. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the most favorable total bid price.