Timber Crossties - MDOTBOSTON10

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Rail Division is seeking bids for the procurement of 60,000 wood timber crossties to be delivered to six locations across the state, with deliveries starting on March 1, 2015 at a rate of 5,000 per week. The Request for Response (RFR) outlines detailed technical specifications for the crossties, including required dimensions, wood species, treatment, and inspection protocols. Bidders must provide pricing options for delivery by truck and rail, and the contract will be for a two-year term. The RFR was released on October 7, 2014, with responses due by November 18, 2014 and a contract award anticipated by November 28, 2014. The procurement includes Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) requirements, mandating the submission of an SDP Plan by all bidders and tracking of SDP expenditures during the contract term. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any or all bids and terminate the contract for non-conformance or breach.

The contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFR does not specify a budget range or award value, but notes that MassDOT is a tax-exempt entity.