Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1206-40000-40000-134406

MBTA Bridgewater 750 kW Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking a contractor to operate and maintain its single 750 kW Bridgewater wind turbine. - Government buyer: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Procurement & Logistics Department. - Requested services: Startup maintenance and monitoring; scheduled maintenance every six months; comprehensive maintenance every 12 months; continuous turbine and energy-production monitoring; emergency response and repairs; and production reporting and recommendations. The turbine is an Aeronautica unit based on a licensed Norwin design. No separate product purchase is specified. - OEMs and manufacturers named: Aeronautica Windpower, LLC (turbine); NORWIN A/S (licensed design); Mita-Teknik, C.C. Electronic, Svendborg Brakes, HYDAC, and HYDRA GRENE (manufacturers referenced in the solicitation or manuals). MiConnect is identified as the application used for turbine production information. - Quantity and part numbers: One 750 kW turbine; no part numbers are provided. - Notable operating requirements: Continuous monitoring; an initial inspection and startup monitoring period followed by inspection; response to emergencies, including an on-site inspection within 24 hours; maintenance performed to applicable manufacturer manuals; and quarterly and annual production reporting. Personnel accessing the site must meet applicable roadway-worker safety requirements. - Parts and repairs: Routine-maintenance consumables under $1,000 are provided by the contractor at no additional cost. Parts or consumables over $1,000 require MBTA approval and are subject to a $20,000 annual limit; higher costs require separate MBTA approval and solicitation. The price form lists a $7,500 direct-repair estimate in each shown fiscal-year column; these amounts are not guaranteed, and written approval is required before repair work. - Period: Pricing shows a three-fiscal-year base period and an FY30 option year. Exact start and end dates are not stated in the available materials. - Estimated value: No total contract value is provided; the range below is an analytical estimate, not a solicitation amount.

Description

The MBTA is seeking a vendor to operate and maintain its 750 kW wind turbine in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The work includes continuous monitoring of turbine status and energy production, scheduled inspections and maintenance, unscheduled repairs, and emergency response. The vendor must provide maintenance equipment, qualified personnel, and reports, and coordinate with the MBTA and relevant rail and utility parties. Responses are due November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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