Opportunity
Massport #R17CN07- CMAR RFQ
MBTA Seeks Construction Manager at Risk for Arborway Bus Maintenance Facility Project
Posted
June 04, 2026
Respond By
July 10, 2026
Identifier
R17CN07- CMAR RFQ
NAICS
236220
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking qualified firms to provide Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services for the Arborway Bus Maintenance Facility Project in Boston, MA. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Capital Programs Division - Office of Capital Delivery - Project Scope: - Construction of a new, modern bus maintenance and storage facility at 500 Arborway - Facility will support up to 200 buses, including battery electric and hybrid buses - Includes: - Two-story indoor maintenance facility (46,000 SF) - Two-story operations facility (17,000 SF) - Charging infrastructure (16,000 SF) - One-story servicing and wash building (14,000 SF) - Solar-ready parking canopy for up to 200 buses - Approximately 200 employee parking spaces - Demolition and abatement of existing buildings - Estimated construction cost: $205 million - Procurement Process: - Two-phase selection: RFQ (qualifications) phase to shortlist at least three CMAR firms, followed by RFP (proposal) phase - Notable Requirements: - Experience with similar CMAR projects - Compliance with federal (FTA) requirements, including Buy America - Submission of detailed documentation (financials, bonding, certifications) - Project will be phased to maintain operational continuity and accommodate a potential land swap with the City of Boston - Designer: Michael Baker International - No specific OEMs for equipment are named at this stage - Project is federally funded and subject to federal and state labor laws
Description
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is soliciting qualifications for Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services for the Arborway Bus Maintenance Facility Project. The project involves constructing a new bus maintenance and storage facility at 500 Arborway to support up to 200 buses, including battery electric and hybrid buses. The scope includes a two-story indoor maintenance facility, a two-story operations facility, charging infrastructure, a servicing and wash building, a parking canopy for up to 200 buses, employee parking, and demolition of existing buildings. The estimated construction cost is $205 million with a duration of 36 months.