Massport #A72CN02

MBTA Newtonville Station accessibility project seeks waterproofing and elevator trade contractors

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is prequalifying trade contractors for accessibility improvements at Newtonville Commuter Rail Station. - Government buyer: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Capital Programs Division; Newton, Massachusetts. - Project: CMAR Newtonville Commuter Rail Station Accessibility Improvements, Contract A72CN02. - Trade packages requested: - Waterproofing, damp-proofing and caulking; estimated trade value for bonding purposes: $152,935. - Elevators: furnish and install four new elevators; estimated trade value for bonding purposes: $3,750,000. - Waterproofing scope: Labor, materials and equipment for unpurged masonry walls, self-adhered sheet waterproofing, concrete sealants, crystalline waterproofing, bituminous foundation damp-proofing and bentonite waterproofing. - Broader station work: Accessibility improvements include platforms, a pedestrian bridge, stairs, elevators, emergency-egress routes, retaining and barrier walls, track modifications, and new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. - Requirements: Firms must hold current Massachusetts DCAMM filed sub-bidder certification for the trade pursued and provide a surety commitment for payment and performance bonds equal to 110% of estimated trade value. Separate qualification submissions are required for each trade pursued. Only firms that qualify may be invited to bid. - OEMs and brands: No elevator manufacturers, waterproofing product manufacturers, or product brands are named.

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The MBTA is seeking Statements of Qualifications from trade contractors for the waterproofing, damp-proofing and caulking and elevator trade packages for the CMAR Newtonville Commuter Rail Station Accessibility Improvements in Newton, Massachusetts. The project includes station demolition and track modifications, new platforms and canopies, a pedestrian bridge, retaining and barrier walls, four stairwells and four elevators, emergency-egress routes, and new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. This RFQ is the prequalification phase; firms that qualify may be invited to submit bids in a later Request for Bids. Trade contractors must be DCAMM-certified sub-bidders and demonstrate bonding capacity of 110% of estimated trade values: $152,935 for waterproofing and $3,750,000 for elevators. SOQs are submitted electronically through Bid Express by November 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

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