Synchronous Optical Network Services, Phases 2 & 3

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional services to support the agency's implementation of a new Agile Carrier Ethernet/Synchronous Optical Network (ACE/SONET) backbone transport network. The RFP seeks qualified bidders to provide services for Phases 2 and 3 of the project, which involve the deployment of 12 core routers and 150 edge routers. The scope of work includes design and integration, implementation and deployment, testing, and support and documentation of the SONET network. The contract term is unspecified, and the award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the MBTA, based on an evaluation of technical factors, pricing, and supplier diversity participation, which accounts for 25% of the technical scoring. Proposals are due on March 24, 2022.

The RFP indicates that the MBTA reserves the right to award the contract to one or multiple bidders based on a best value determination. While no specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, the RFP does not provide details on any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The available information does not include any listed award values or budget ranges for this contracting opportunity.