Rail cape main and falmouth line tie installation project

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Rail and Transit Division (MassDOT or Owner) is seeking contractors to submit bids for the RAIL CAPE MAIN AND FALMOUTH LINE TIE INSTALLATION PROJECT. The scope of work includes the installation of new wood crossties and switch timbers, furnishing and installation of ballast, installation of new rail anchors, track gaging, reconstruction of siding track, and disposal and/or salvage of removed track material on the Cape Main and Falmouth Line. Bids are due by 2 pm EST on February 8, 2022, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit will be held on January 21, 2022. The successful bidder will be required to complete the work by December 3, 2022. Bidders must be prequalified by the MBTA in Class 1 - General Transit Construction and/or in Class 3 - Trackwork for a $5 million contract value.

The project has a recommended MBE/WBE goal of 5%, and the successful bidder will be required to certify compliance with the Commonwealth's COVID-19 guidelines. MCRR reserves the right to reject any or all bids. There is no information provided on any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The value or budget range for the contract is also not specified.