Opportunity
Massport #P00PS01
MBTA Seeks Engineering Consulting for Systemwide DC Load Flow and Protection Study
Posted
June 01, 2026
Respond By
June 23, 2026
Identifier
P00PS01
NAICS
541330
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking engineering consulting services for a comprehensive systemwide DC load flow and protection study. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Capital Programs Division - Office of the MBTA General Manager & CEO - Scope of Work: - Develop, validate, and run a DC power system model using commercially available, non-proprietary software - Define necessary protective relay upgrades for MBTA's DC power infrastructure - Support implementation of system upgrades - Provide expertise in electrical engineering, system modeling and simulation, DC infrastructure assessment, cost estimating, construction phasing, and resilient design planning - Notable Requirements: - Registered electrical engineer with experience in DC load flow analysis required - Submission of Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) using SF 330 - Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) - Project is funded by state funds and includes two phases: Model Development and Asset Upgrade Planning, and Asset Upgrade Implementation Support - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract Duration: - Five years with two optional one-year extensions (up to seven years total) - Place of Performance: - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston, MA
Description
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is soliciting engineering consulting services for a systemwide DC load flow and protection study. The scope includes developing, validating, and running a systemwide DC power system model using commercially available, non-proprietary software, defining necessary protective relay upgrades for the DC power infrastructure, and supporting the implementation of system upgrades. The contract duration is five years with options for two one-year extensions. The project requires expertise in electrical engineering, system modeling, DC infrastructure assessment, cost estimating, construction phasing, and resilient design planning.