IFB 99-26 TE Propulsion Bond Kits

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is requesting bids on 250 TE Propulsion Bond Kits under IFB 99-26, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM EST and a pre-bid conference on August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST at MBTA headquarters in Boston.

The scope comprises 250 complete exothermic bond kit assemblies designed for 1000 MCM copper conductors, specified to MBTA specification P-118F with an orange jacket. Line items include 250 units of propulsion bonds, QV lugs, bolts (SHBB5/8-11X2), washers (BLW5/8), and nuts (BN5/8-11); 25 boxes of weld metal (200WM); and four units each of molds (TEQV-150B-0.5X-B-M), mold frames (TEQVFRM-150B), and mold sealers (MOLD-SEALER). The awarded distributor must prepare 250 four-foot cable sections per TE specifications, deliver them to TE for assembly into complete exothermic weld assemblies, and deliver finished kits to 21 Arlington Avenue, Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129 on an F.O.B. destination basis. All bid prices must be inclusive of freight, packaging, handling, taxes, and duties.

Awards will be made to the lowest-priced responsive bid from a responsible bidder, with the contract open for use by all MassDOT divisions. The MBTA reserves the right to request best and final offers. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements and small/minority/women-owned business participation goals. Successful bidders must provide proof of insurance within three business days of conditional award notice and maintain Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limits), and Workers' Compensation Insurance ($1 million per accident) from carriers rated A- or better, with the MBTA named as additional insured and waiver of subrogation rights. The standard prompt payment discount is 1% for payment within 20 days; net payment is due in 45 days. Bidders must submit required forms through COMMBUYS, maintain active registration, and submit questions through the Bid Q&A tab up to one week prior to the due date.