IFB 74-24 Adjustable Cast Plates

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is issuing IFB 74-24 Adjustable Cast Plates, a contract opportunity applicable to Suffolk County and the City of Boston. The MBTA is seeking bids from qualified vendors to furnish and deliver 11,000 units of Resilient Fastener 115/132 Tie Plates, which must conform to AREMA standards and MBTA Plan No. 231. The tie plates will be used on the MBTA's transit lines and are subject to inspection upon delivery. Bids are due by April 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST and will not be publicly opened. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The MBTA reserves the right to reject any and all bids, cancel the IFB, and modify the procurement process at its discretion.

The MBTA has policies promoting the use of certified small, minority, women, and other disadvantaged businesses, and encourages meaningful partnerships involving subcontracting with such firms. Bid prices must be inclusive of all freight, packaging, handling, taxes, and duties for delivery to the specified location in Charlestown, MA. The MBTA is exempt from federal excise tax and Massachusetts state sales tax. Bidders must provide prompt payment discounts, with the MBTA's standard being 1% 20, Net 45 Days. No further details on the incumbent vendor or budget range are provided in the given information.