Opportunity
Massport #Y42CN01 DB RFP Technical Proposal Page
Design-build Services for Red Line Hi-Rail Access Tunnel in Cambridge, MA
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
November 19, 2026
Identifier
Y42CN01 DB RFP Technical Proposal Page
NAICS
237990
This opportunity involves a major transit infrastructure project in Cambridge, MA: - Government Buyer: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) - Capital Programs Division - Project: Design-build services for the Red Line Hi-Rail Access Tunnel (Y42CN01 DB) - Location: Northwest of the Charles River, near Alewife, Cambridge, MA - Purpose: Create a new access point to the Red Line tunnel (over 25 feet below ground) to improve delivery of equipment, labor, and materials - Scope of Work: - Includes both design and construction (structural and new construction) - Requires Massachusetts engineering licensure and construction supervisor certification - Experience with transit system construction is required - Proposal Requirements: - Detailed technical proposals only (no pricing at this stage) - Electronic submission via Bid Express - Comprehensive organization of proposal documents - Emphasis on safety and management approaches - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - No product part numbers or quantities specified at this stage - Notable: Focus on technical qualifications and experience with similar transit projects
Description
This is a design-build construction project for the Y42CN01 DB Red Line Hi-Rail Access Tunnel in Cambridge, MA. The project involves creating a new access point to the Red Line northwest of the Charles River to facilitate more efficient delivery of equipment, labor, and materials into the tunnel. The existing tunnel is over 25 feet below ground near Alewife, and the new access will allow easier entry from grade. The work includes new construction and structural components and may require Massachusetts engineering licensure and transit system construction experience.