IFB 95F-24 3rd Rail Anchor Sets

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Maintenance of Way Division, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for IFB 95F-24 3rd Rail Anchor Sets. The MBTA is seeking bids from qualified vendors to supply 1,200 to 4,750 complete 3rd rail anchor assemblies, including components such as anchor clamps, eye bolts, nuts, washers, pins, clevises, and fiberglass insulator rods. The anchor assemblies must be designed for use with both 84C and 85C Composite 3rd Rail. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the anchor sets in multiple shipments over a 12-month period, with an initial delivery date of June 3, 2024. Bidders must comply with technical specifications, submit detailed shop drawings, and engage an independent inspection agency to ensure compliance. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled, and bids are due 30 days after the issuance of the solicitation.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The IFB includes a 3% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, and bidders must comply with Buy America requirements. The funding source for this procurement has not been identified, but the MBTA expects to resolve this prior to the bid close date. The incumbent contractor is not specified, and the total estimated value of the contract is not disclosed.