RFP145-18: Re-Manufacture and Delivery of MBTA Bus Engines and Parts

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has issued RFP145-18 for the remanufacture and delivery of MBTA bus engines and bus engine parts. The procurement is seeking experienced bidders to pick up, remanufacture, and deliver MBTA bus engines and engine parts, including the engine block, head, crankshaft, camshaft, and connecting rods. The RFP covers various engine models from Detroit Diesel, Caterpillar, and Cummins, with an estimated inventory of 175 engines over a 3-year contract term. The remanufactured parts must be delivered within 3 business days and have a 1-year warranty. Bidders must provide pricing for the basic remanufacturing work as well as any additional required services. The MBTA will evaluate proposals based on a trade-off analysis of price, warranty, and technical factors to determine the best value. Key dates include a pre-bid site visit on December 7, 2018, a question deadline of January 11, 2019, a proposal due date of January 31, 2019, and an estimated contract start date of March 1, 2019.

The MBTA has policies promoting the participation of small, minority, women, and other disadvantaged businesses. The RFP does not specify any incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements. The estimated annual value of the contract is $125,000, with a maximum 3-year total contract value not to exceed $375,000. The MBTA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.