Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1206-40000-40000-134210

MBTA procurement of three Amber Standard timber-tie railroad turnouts

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking three timber-tie railroad turnouts for its Widett Layover Facility in Boston. - Government buyer: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Procurement and Logistics Department; contact listed as Joshua Greene. No sub-agency is identified. - Named manufacturer/brand: Amber Standard is the named turnout brand. Amtrak is referenced in the technical specification, but is not identified as a supplier or manufacturer in the provided information; no bidding vendor is named. - Products requested: One hand-throw and two powered Amber Standard 136RE left-hand No. 8 timber-tie turnouts. The specification calls for RBM frogs and associated special-trackwork components. - Hand throw: quantity 1; part number 0290.995P. - Powered: quantity 2; part number 0290.996P. The specification attachment lists one powered unit, while the pricing form and solicitation summary request two; the requested total reflects the pricing form and solicitation summary. - Key requirements: Comply with Specification 02855AP and referenced Amtrak Specification 065-RBM-136; provide 136RE head-hardened rail, timber ties, frogs, guards, plates, and other components needed for complete assemblies. Shop drawings require approval before manufacture. The supplier must provide quality control, testing, and inspection, demonstrate at least three similar-volume contracts with North American transit properties or railroads, and provide a one-year warranty after installation. - Delivery: Deliver to the MBTA’s Widett Circle property at 100 Foodmart Road, Boston, Massachusetts. The solicitation specifies a delivery deadline.

Description

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking a qualified vendor to furnish and deliver Amber Standard Timber Tie 136RE Left-Hand #8 turnouts under Specification 02855AP. The bid schedule includes one hand-throw turnout and two powered turnouts. The supplier is responsible for the specified materials and their delivery to 100 Foodmart Road, Boston, by September 2, 2027; the specification also includes quality, testing, submittal, and shipping requirements. Bidders are asked to provide information on three previous contracts of similar volume with North American transit properties or railroads.

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