Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1206-40000-40000-134228

MBTA procurement of 10 overhead contact system disconnect switches

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking supply and delivery of disconnect switches for the Widett Layover Facility’s 25 kV AC overhead contact system. - Government buyer: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Procurement and Logistics Department; project location is in Boston, Massachusetts. - Products requested: 10 outdoor-service disconnect switches: 6 single-pole manual, 3 single-pole motorized, and 1 double-pole motorized. - The listed product numbers are 1600.346P, 1600.347P, and 1600.348P, respectively; the corresponding MBTA specifications are 16126P-ET, 16130P-ET, and 16960P-ET. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturer, OEM, or vendor is named in the solicitation materials. - Key requirements: Switches are for a 25 kV AC system; specifications include outdoor service and 1,200 A continuous ratings for the single-pole switches. Motorized operating units use 125 V DC control and monitoring supply. The supplier is responsible for design, manufacture, quality control, factory testing, freight, and delivery, and must provide technical submittals, material certifications, and shipping documents. - Work boundary: Installation and final field testing are assigned to a separate contractor, not included in the supplier’s stated delivery responsibilities. Equipment must meet the project specifications and applicable testing and environmental requirements.

Description

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking bids for the furnishing and delivery of 25KV AC overhead contact system disconnect switches in accordance with its specifications. The items include six single-pole manual disconnect switches, three single-pole motorized disconnect switches, and one double-pole motorized disconnect switch. The supplier is responsible for design, manufacture, testing, and delivery; installation and final site testing are assigned to a separate contractor. Delivery is specified by September 2, 2027, to the MBTA project site in Boston.

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