IFB 126-26 Widett Layover Facility - 136 RE Rail

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) 126-26 for the procurement and delivery of 15,000 feet of 136 RE head-hardened railroad running rail for the Widett Layover Facility. The materials must meet Specification 02851P, requiring a minimum Brinell Hardness of 285 BHN. The contract is a firm fixed-price agreement, and the award will be granted to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Bids must be submitted electronically via COMMBUYS by October 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The selected supplier is responsible for quality control and testing at the point of manufacture, including Magnaflux testing per ASTM E709 and slow bend tests per AREMA MRE Chapter 4. All materials must be delivered to 100 Foodmart Road, Boston, MA 02118, by September 2, 2027. Bid pricing must be inclusive of all freight, packaging, handling, taxes, and duties, utilizing F.O.B. destination terms for domestic shipments or D.D.P. for cross-border deliveries. Contractors must adhere to strict insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers Compensation coverage of at least 1 million dollars. Compliance with Massachusetts Right-to-Know laws, OSHA hazard communication standards, and federal EEO laws is mandatory. Payment will be processed through the MBTA invoicing system, with a standard review period of 15 days for rejected invoices and a general payment window of 45 days.