The Contract's work scope consists of track rehabilitation construction on an on-call basis to support an aggressive reduction in the percentage of system track that is deficient, or under a speed restriction, and address immediate safety issues pursuant to FTA Special Directive No. 22-8. By bringing the system to a State of Good Repair, the Authority aims to increase the safety and reliability of the service to the community. DBE Goal 20%
The MBTA is planning to award three (3) On-Call Track contracts, each for the same scope of work and the same Project Value. There will be three (3) separate bid openings, one for each contract. Please refer to Section 00200- Instruction to Bidders for additional instructions.
This Contract is subject to a financial assistance Contract between the MBTA and the Federal Transit Administration of U.S. Department of Transportation.
Each prospective bidder proposing to bid on this project must be prequalified in accordance with the Authority's "Procedures Governing Classification and Rating of Prospective Bidders." Bidders will affirmatively ensure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this solicitation, minority and female construction contractors will be afforded full opportunity to submit Bids and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin in consideration for an award. Bidders will be required to comply with Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations and the President's Executive Order No. 11246 and any amendments or supplements thereto. Bidders will also be required to comply with the Governor's Executive Order No. 481, prohibiting the use of undocumented workers on State Contracts and any amendments and supplements thereto. All questions during the bid phase should be directed to the MBTA Senior Project Manager, David Solis, 101 Arch Street, 4th floor, Boston, MA, (857) 275-1846, dsolis@mbta.com in writing or emailed. Questions are to be submitted no later than ten (10) days prior to the date set forth for the opening of bids. Bidders will be required to certify as part of their bids that they are able to furnish labor that can work in harmony with all other elements of labor employed or to be employed on the work.
This Contract is subject to Federal wage and hourly laws and minimum State wage rates as well as all other applicable labor laws. Bidders are advised that the "Buy America" provisions of 49 U.S.C. Section 5323(j) (formerly section 165 of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (Pub. L-97-424)) as amended, apply to any Contract, procurement or agreement which results from this solicitation. Bid Guaranty shall consist of a bid deposit in the amount of five (5) percent of the value of the bid, in the form of a bid bond, cash, certified check, treasurer's or cashier's check. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond each for the full amount of the Contract price. The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities, to advertise for new Bids or proceed to do the work otherwise, as may be deemed to be in the best interests of the Authority.
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