Massport #A34CN01

MBTA Prequalification for Accessibility Upgrades at Downtown Crossing and Central Square Stations

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking prequalification statements from trade contractors for major accessibility improvements at Downtown Crossing Station in Boston and Central Square Station in Cambridge. - Government Buyer: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) - Capital Programs Division - Project Scope: - Accessibility upgrades at two major transit stations - Trades required: Elevators, Waterproofing, Roofing, Tile, Terrazzo, HVAC, Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems - Work includes installation and modernization of elevator systems, waterproofing, roofing and flashing, tile and terrazzo flooring, HVAC systems, and fire protection sprinklers - Products/Services Requested: - Elevator systems (installation, security, controls, intercoms, testing, commissioning) - Waterproofing and damp-proofing (masonry walls, sheet waterproofing, sealants, coatings, barriers) - Roofing and flashing (sheet metal, EPDM, copper, expansion joints, insulation, certifications) - Tile and terrazzo (floor and wall tile, thresholds, membranes, grouting, sealants) - HVAC (ductwork, fans, heat pumps, controls, energy management, testing) - Fire protection sprinkler systems (VDC/BIM coordination, piping, valves, seismic restraints, testing) - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory prequalification for each trade - Electronic submission via Bid Express - DCAMM Sub-bidder Certificate of Eligibility required - Commitment letter for payment and performance bonds at 110% of estimated contract value - Estimated total construction cost: approximately $98.9 million - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: Downtown Crossing Station (Boston, MA) and Central Square Station (Cambridge, MA) - Period of Performance: Construction anticipated from October 2026 to July 2028 (Central Square) and October 2026 to May 2031 (Downtown Crossing); prequalification is for upcoming bidding phases

Description

This solicitation is a trade contractor prequalification for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) project involving accessibility improvements at Downtown Crossing and Central Square stations in Boston and Cambridge, MA. The work includes trades such as elevators, waterproofing, roofing, tile, terrazzo, HVAC, and fire protection sprinkler systems. The procurement is conducted under the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method. Prequalification is required for the listed trades, and submission must be electronic via Bid Express by June 9, 2026. The estimated construction cost for the project is approximately $98.9 million.

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