IFB 84F-20 Armatures for Motors

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 94F-20 to procure a qualified vendor to furnish labor, equipment, and materials necessary to manufacture new armatures for the Everett Subway Main Repair Facility located in Everett, MA. The armatures must meet the requirements and specifications of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and will be used to repair motors for the MBTA's subway, trolley, and surface rail vehicles. The bid has a closing date of July 28, 2020, at 2:00 PM, and the contractor must deliver all contracted armatures to the Everett facility by December 31, 2020. Payments to the contractor will be made in installments over a six-month period, and the contractor must be the OEM or an authorized manufacturer with a minimum of five years of experience manufacturing at least 2,500 OEM traction and auxiliary motor armatures for mass transit applications.

The MBTA has established a 2% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for this contract, and bidders must submit all required DBE forms and certifications, as well as comply with Buy America requirements if applicable. The award will be made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, and the MBTA reserves the right to reject any and all bids. While the contract term is not specified, the MBTA notes that contract obligations may be incurred as of the effective date of the contract.