# Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM059705

Maryland Transit Administration rail supply and rail-welding solicitation

**Posted:** November 11, 2026
**Respond By:** December 01, 2026
**Identifier:** BPM059705
**NAICS:** 238290, 423860, 488210, 238120

The Maryland Transit Administration is soliciting bids for 115 RE rail supply and rail-welding work under IFB LHR271000 (solicitation BPM059705).
- **Buyer:** Maryland Transit Administration; no sub-agency or office is identified.
- **Requested work:**
  - 940 units of 115 RE rail (bid item code 341113).
  - 228 thermite field rail welds and 800 electric-flash butt rail welds (bid item code 341116).
  - One each of mobilization, a miscellaneous-work allowance, and a quality assurance/quality control allowance.
- **Notable requirements:** A contingent insurance-premium item applies only if the bidder is excluded from the wrap-up insurance program or that program ends during the contract term. An Insurance Premium Worksheet must accompany the bid.
- **OEMs and vendors:** None are named in the notice.
- **Performance period:** The notice does not specify a start date, end date, or duration.

### Description

Maryland Transit Administration is soliciting bids for rail and rail welding kits. Required items include mobilization, miscellaneous work and quality assurance/quality control allowances, 940 units of 115 RE rail, 228 thermite field rail welds, and 800 electric-flash butt rail welds. An insurance premium contingency is also listed, subject to the stated conditions. Bids are due December 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

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