RFP 181-23, rtac

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 181-23 for the procurement of a Real Time Automation Controller (RTAC) system. The RTAC will replace the ISO New England Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) currently used to receive Start/Stop Messages and Real Time Information for power generation at the MBTA's South Boston Power Complex location. The RFP requires respondents to submit their proposals through COMMBUYS by October 31, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 17, 2023 at 3:30 PM, and the MBTA anticipates awarding the contract by November 7, 2023 with a service start date of November 21, 2023. The RTAC equipment must be installed and integrated at the MBTA's facility, and the MBTA may award the contract to one or multiple bidders.

The RFP includes a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal and does not have any Buy America requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and the MBTA has not provided any budget ranges or estimated award values. The MBTA reserves the right to reject any and all bids, modify the procurement process, and cancel the RFP at its sole discretion.