IFB 98c-23 Rail Restraining Plates and Insulators

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 98C-23 for the procurement of 70 Cast Plates for use with Restraining Rail and 2 Duty Insulators. The bid responses are due by June 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST/EDT, with a bid opening scheduled for May 31, 2023 at 2:00 pm. The contract requires the successful bidder to provide the specified rail restraining plates and insulators, which must conform to AREMA standards and MBTA Plan No. 231. The bid prices must be inclusive of all freight, packaging, handling, taxes, and duties for delivery to the specified address in Charlestown, MA. The award will be made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, although the lowest bid may not necessarily result in the award, as the evaluation process is still pending.

The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The bid summary provided shows that responses were received from two vendors, Technology International Inc. and Voestalpine Nortrak, with Voestalpine Nortrak being the apparent low bidder at $200,000.00. However, the results are preliminary, and the bids will be evaluated for responsiveness before a final Notice of Award is issued. No other pricing terms, funding requirements, or contract term details are provided in the documents.