Metro TC&c room power distribution

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is requesting bids on replacement of power distribution equipment in Train Control and Communication rooms at seven Metro stations plus Blowband Pit, Yard Tower, and Portal under IFB T-1615-0150, with bids due September 28, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. local time via eMaryland Marketplace. No DBE participation goal or SBE goal is established.

The scope comprises furnishing and installing transformers, automatic transfer switches (ATS), manual transfer switches (MTS), switchboards, panelboards, conductors, raceways, conduits, junction boxes, pull boxes, and related infrastructure across all locations. The contractor must perform a comprehensive site survey; develop Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Final Design Review (FDR) for each location; size conductors, raceways, and breakers based on field conditions; verify components and perform measurements to reflect existing room conditions; remove existing wiring, switchboards, and panelboards; install new wiring with wire tags at each end; apply identification tags and labels to all new switches, transformers, terminal boards, fuses, circuit breakers, and cables; integrate new ATSs and existing Manual Tie Switches with MTA's Automatic Train Supervision System for remote monitoring and alarm integration; deliver as-built drawings, manuals, training materials, and spare parts; and perform commissioning and acceptance testing. All work affecting Metro service must be performed during non-revenue hours between midnight and 4:00 A.M., with all systems restored to normal operation prior to 4:30 A.M. The contract duration is 1,095 calendar days, and the contractor must perform at least 25 percent of the work with its own forces.

The contract is estimated to exceed $1 million and is classified as Cost Group D. Federal Transit Administration grants will finance a portion, subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America materials preferences, and comprehensive FTA civil rights and labor standards compliance. A 5 percent Bid Bond and 100 percent each Performance and Payment Bonds are required. Bids remain irrevocable for 180 days following public bid opening. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. PDR and FDR packages may be submitted and approved separately by location with a 21-calendar-day review period; material procurement may commence upon individual location approval.