Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1206-40000-40000-134415

MBTA procurement of 4,400 pre-plated composite railroad ties in three sizes

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking 4,400 pre-plated composite railroad ties for commuter rail track construction at the Widett Layover Facility in Boston. - Government buyer: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Procurement and Logistics Department; Chris Francis is identified as the contact. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named in the provided materials. - Requested products: - 4,000 pre-plated fiber-reinforced polymer composite ties, 7 × 9 inches × 8.5 feet, part number 0290.992P. - 300 pre-plated fiber-reinforced polymer composite ties, 7 × 9 inches × 9 feet, part number 0290.993P, for crossings. - 100 pre-plated fiber-reinforced polymer composite ties, 7 × 9 inches × 11 feet, part number 0290.994P, for track pans. - Associated resilient tie plates, tie plugs, and screw spikes are included; separate quantities are not specified. Plates must fit 136RE rail. - Notable requirements: Ties must comply with MBTA track standards and applicable AREMA practices. Material testing and certifications are required, and shop drawings must be submitted before manufacturing. Delivery and handling are included in the supplier’s scope.

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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking bids for pre-plated fiber-reinforced polymer composite ties in three sizes: 7" x 9" x 8.5 feet, 9 feet, and 11 feet. The bid schedule lists quantities of 4,000, 300, and 100, respectively. The scope includes furnishing and delivering the ties and associated resilient tie plates, tie plugs, and screw spikes in accordance with MBTA track standards and specifications. Delivery is specified by September 2, 2027, to the Widett Layover Facility at 100 Foodmart Road, Boston, Massachusetts.

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