Qualified Maintenance Provider for Locomotives, Rail Cars and Other Rail Vehicles

This state and local contracting opportunity is for a Qualified Maintenance Provider to provide mechanical maintenance, inspections, repairs, and cleaning services for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's (MBTA) locomotives, coaches, work equipment, and other rail vehicles on an as-needed, on-call basis. The required services include passenger and freight/switcher locomotive repairs, passenger coach repairs, FRA periodic inspections, work equipment maintenance, and cleaning. The contract will have an initial term of three years with two one-year renewal options, for a total possible duration of five years. Responses are due by November 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM EST. The MBTA reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors and to add or remove authorized users during the contract term. Pricing will include hourly rates for Qualified Maintenance Personnel and car cleaners, as well as percentage markup on parts.

This contract opportunity is a small procurement targeted at verified small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), with subcontracting limited to 20% of the total contract value. The MBTA reserves the right to negotiate modifications, adjustments, and final prices during the contract period to achieve the best value. No details are provided on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor on the specific award value or budget range for this opportunity.