IFB PUR1-24-1048 - MTA Timber Switch Ties

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the one-time procurement of 50 new timber switch ties for the agency's Light Rail system. The timber switch ties are a critical safety component that support and transfer loads to the track structure. The IFB outlines detailed specifications for the manufacturing, treatment, inspection, and shipment requirements of the 22-foot timber switch ties, which must meet AREMA and AWPA standards and be made of red or white oak. Bidders must submit sealed bids by December 1, 2023 at 2:00pm ET, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price. Delivery of all 50 ties must be completed within 60 calendar days of the issuance of a Purchase Order.

This IFB does not have any Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) participation goals. The procurement does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no specific budget ranges or award values provided. The IFB is a state and local contracting opportunity in the state of Maryland, and the successful bidder will be required to adhere to the Terms and Conditions established by MDOT MTA for purchase orders exceeding $50,000.