Massport #R17CN07

MBTA Seeks CMAR Services for Arborway Bus Maintenance Facility Project

This opportunity is for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the MBTA Arborway Bus Maintenance Facility Project in Boston, Massachusetts. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Capital Delivery Office - Project Overview: - Construction of a new bus maintenance and storage facility for up to 200 buses, including battery electric and hybrid electric vehicles - Estimated construction budget: $205 million - Facility includes: two-story indoor maintenance building, two-story operations building, charging infrastructure, servicing and wash building, parking canopy with solar infrastructure, and site improvements - Demolition and abatement of existing structures required - Procurement Details: - Two-phase process: RFQ to shortlist at least three qualified CMAR firms, followed by RFP - Firms must demonstrate experience with similar CMAR projects and ability to manage complex, phased construction on an active transit site - Compliance with federal (FTA) and state requirements, including Buy America, labor laws, and nondiscrimination provisions - Products/Services Requested: - Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services for all phases of the project - No specific OEMs or vendors named; focus is on construction management and facility delivery - Notable Requirements: - Support for transition to a fully electric bus fleet - Integration of charging and solar infrastructure - Adherence to detailed submission instructions and regulatory compliance

Description

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is soliciting qualifications for Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services for the Arborway Bus Maintenance Facility Project located in Suffolk, Massachusetts. The project involves constructing a new, modern bus maintenance and storage facility for up to 200 buses, supporting a mixed fleet of battery electric and hybrid electric buses. The scope includes a two-story indoor maintenance facility, operations facility, charging infrastructure, servicing and wash building, a solar-ready parking canopy for bus storage, employee parking, and demolition of existing buildings on the site. The procurement process is a two-phase selection under M.G.L. c.149A, with a Statement of Qualifications due by July 10, 2026, and construction anticipated to start in Fall 2027 with substantial completion by Summer 2030.

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