Timber Crossties - MDOTBOSTON10

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Rail Division is soliciting bids for the acquisition of 60,000 wood timber crossties, with deliveries to six locations in Massachusetts starting on March 1, 2015 at a rate of 5,000 per week. The contract will be for a two-year term with no renewal options. MassDOT has provided detailed technical specifications for the crossties, including requirements for size, wood type, seasoning, preservative treatment, and inspection. Bidders must submit their responses through the COMMBUYS procurement system by October 2, 2014, and the contract is expected to be awarded on October 16, 2014. Pricing must include all delivery costs, and MassDOT is a tax-exempt entity. Bidders are required to develop a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) plan outlining their commitment to including Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBEs) as subcontractors, which will be evaluated as 10% or more of the total evaluation.

MassDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to terminate the contract if the contractor does not conform to the terms and conditions. The RFR does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The RFR also does not provide any information about the possible award value or budget range for this procurement.