Rail : TIMBER CROSSTIES

The state of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Rail Division, is procuring up to 25,000 timber crossties for rail infrastructure projects. The successful bidder must provide an initial delivery of 10,000 ties within 90 days of the award, and an additional 15,000 ties by June 30, 2020. The crossties must meet AREMA specifications and be seasoned, treated, and inspected according to the detailed technical requirements. Bids are due by February 10, 2020, and the contract will be awarded on or around March 30, 2020 for a 2-year term. The evaluation criteria will be 60% cost, 30% experience/qualifications, and 10% Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) plan. MassDOT makes no guarantee of any minimum order, and bidders must be registered in COMMBUYS and adhere to all procurement policies and procedures.

This contract opportunity has a focus on supplier diversity, with a requirement for prime contractors to partner with certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs), and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBEs). Contractors must submit a Supplier Diversity Program Plan detailing their committed spending with these partners. The contract does not list any incumbent vendors or provide an estimated award value, but the anticipated expenditures were stated as $2,000,000.