Wheel Truing machine Riverside car house

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking bids for the procurement and installation of a new wheel truing machine at their Riverside car house facility located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The scope of work includes the removal of the existing wheel truing machine and the installation of a new single axle full profile wheel truing milling machine compatible with the MBTA's No. 7 SRC, No. 8 low floor, and No. 9 low floor light rail vehicles. The successful contractor must have a minimum of 5 years' experience manufacturing, removing, and installing under floor wheel truing milling machines. The new equipment must comply with all applicable standards, codes, and regulations. The MBTA has set an estimated contract execution date of July 21, 2021 and an estimated service start date of July 28, 2021. Bidders must submit their proposals by July 14, 2021.

The MBTA has set a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 0.5% for this project. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. While the solicitation does not list any incumbent contractors, it does reference the MBTA's existing technical specifications for resilient wheels and prevailing wage requirements. The estimated contract value is not provided, but the MBTA has included a 5% contingency in the pricing form that can be used at their discretion for unforeseen conditions or additional work.