MARC Mechanical Ancillary – Repairs, Maintenance, & Minor Construction [Contract No. MRC-26-001-AN (MCRFP)] 070126

The Maryland Transit Administration is requesting proposals for a Master Contract for miscellaneous minor construction, repairs, and maintenance work on MARC Train Service rolling stock equipment and facility maintenance equipment, with proposals due November 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) and a site visit on August 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the MARC Martin's Airport Maintenance Facility in Middle River. The MTA intends to award up to seven master contracts to responsible offerors.

Scope encompasses general maintenance, repair, and minor construction at MARC facilities throughout Maryland, West Virginia, and Washington D.C., including civil, structural, railroad, and MEP work on rolling stock per OEM requirements, facility equipment, structural and safety-related repairs, and MEP system upgrades. The sample task order (MARC IIA Railcar 7754 Toilet Room Repair and Refurbishment, STO 001) involves comprehensive toilet room renovation with a 270 calendar-day duration and estimated value up to $100,000. Prime contractors must self-perform work equivalent to 25 percent of the total task order amount.

Minimum qualifications include a Worker's Compensation Experience Modification Rating below 1.0 and at least three years of experience in at least eight specified industries with strategic partnership experience in at least three industries, supported by credible references from authorities with jurisdiction. Offerors must have verified experience as a prime contractor on at least one similar project within the last five years in specified cost categories.

The estimated master contract value is between $15 million and $30 million, with an approximate "Not to Exceed" budget of $15 million anticipated for multiple task order RFPs. The master contract carries a five-year initial term with potential extensions of up to two additional periods not to exceed 304 calendar days each. The sample task is federally funded under CFDA Number 20.507 with no DBE, SBE, or MBE participation goals; M/DBE participation percentages will be established per task order. Technical and financial proposals must be submitted in separate envelopes; financial proposals will only be opened if technical proposals are deemed acceptable or better. Pre-proposal questions are due August 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. A Non-Disclosure Agreement is required by July 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. Technical and financial proposals are irrevocable for 180 calendar days following the proposal due date.