IFB 91-25 3 Year Contract for Water Discharge and Flowmeter Calibration

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking a three-year contract through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 91-25 for water discharge and flowmeter calibration services across multiple MBTA locations in Suffolk County. The procurement requires a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance and calibration services for pH meters and flowmeters at bus garages, maintenance facilities, carhouses, and pump rooms. Specific deliverables include quarterly maintenance involving cleaning and calibrating pH meters using a three-buffer solution procedure, cleaning flow sensors, and downloading flowmeter data from specific locations like Follen Street and Symphony Station pump rooms. Bidders must possess a Massachusetts licensed Grade 2 industrial wastewater treatment plant operator certification and current OSHA Confined Space Entry Training Certificates. The bid requires all work to be performed between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM, with contractors obtaining an MBTA Contractor badge and completing MBTA Safety Right of Way Training. Bids are due electronically through the COMMBUYS procurement platform by June 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement includes provisions to support small, minority, women, and disadvantaged businesses, with specific forms (Form B and Form C) for pricing submissions. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability Insurance, $1,000,000 in Automobile Liability Insurance, and appropriate Workers' Compensation Insurance. All insurance policies must be from Massachusetts-licensed companies with a Best's rating of A- or better, and must name the MBTA as an additional insured. The total bid price for the contract is set at $10,000.00, with potential for two one-year optional renewal periods. Contractors will be responsible for monthly battery replacements at some locations and may require police detail at the Symphony Pump Room. The MBTA is tax-exempt and reserves the right to cancel the bid, reject any or all submissions, and modify the procurement process as needed. Successful bidders must comply with various state and federal requirements, including anti-discrimination laws, employment regulations, and data protection standards.