Repair railroad bridges on the Dean Street Industrial Track

The Massachusetts Coastal Railroad, LLC (MCRR) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) are jointly procuring a contractor to furnish and install timber bulkhead, stringers, and bearing block assemblies at two railroad bridges located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. The project, titled "Dean Street Industrial Track Bridge Repairs at MP 3.44 & MP 3.19," involves the removal of floating wood debris as well. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM on February 15, 2018, and must be delivered to MCRR's project manager. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site inspection will be held on February 1, 2018. The successful bidder will be the lowest responsible and eligible bidder, as determined by MCRR and MassDOT, with the ability to substantially complete the work by June 23, 2017. The project is subject to prevailing wage rates and has a recommended MBE/WBE goal of 6%. Bidders must have experience in railroad construction and provide a list of similar projects, as well as an approved Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. The project is also subject to permits and certifications issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.

MCRR and MassDOT reserve the right to reject any or all bids and to delete any bid items from the contract. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. The budget range for the project is not provided.