IFB149-22 Metal Contract

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a 3-year contract with a 1-year renewal option to provide metal supplies and materials, including steel, iron, and aluminum. The MBTA is seeking to establish committed source(s) for metal products such as plates, bars, tubing, and other forms to be delivered to MBTA locations in the Charlestown and Everett areas. Bids are due by October 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST, and the award will be made on October 12, 2022 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a per-section basis. The contract will be priced using a cost-plus model due to current market conditions, and the MBTA will require committed delivery dates within 24 hours of order placement or on an MBTA-approved schedule. Bidders must provide prompt payment discounts and proof of insurance coverage as detailed in the IFB.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor(s) are not identified, and the IFB does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value or budget range is also not specified, though the MBTA reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities, metal items, and services as necessary over the term of the contract.