RFP# 69-23 Arborway Concrete Barriers

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) #69-23 for the purchase and installation of concrete barriers along the Arborway in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The MBTA is seeking to procure 65 10-foot concrete barriers with fencing and 10 10-foot concrete barriers without fencing, to be installed at the Arborway Bus Garage Facility in Boston. The work must be performed in accordance with Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) specifications, and all pedestrian and vehicle access must be maintained during installation. Bids must be submitted through COMMBUYS by May 25, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST, and the anticipated contract start date is June 30, 2023. The MBTA will award the contract to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, and reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantities by up to 125% of the total.

This contract opportunity does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about the current incumbent or existing budget ranges. The MBTA Standard Contract and Terms and Conditions must be signed by the successful bidder, and prevailing wage rates will apply for the construction workers who perform the concrete barrier installation work.