IFB 152C-26 Switch point stock Rail and Frogs

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is soliciting bids for the furnishing, fabricating, and delivery of special trackwork components, specifically AREMA Railbound Manganese Frogs and AREMA Switch points and Stock rails. The scope includes the delivery of stock rails typically 39 feet straight and fully undercut, as well as No. 6 AREMA Medium Wall Railbound Manganese Frogs and specialized manganese cast frogs for the Bowdoin Loop and Government Center. All components must be delivered bolted and banded as single units to the MBTA Rail Shop in Charlestown, MA, within 120 days of the purchase order receipt. Technical requirements mandate that switch points and stock rails be heat treated to 321-388 Brinell and comply with AREMA Plans 100-08, 111-08, and Section 100-89. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder based on the total amount of the itemized price sheet. Bidders must submit all documentation, including the Bid Cover Letter and pricing forms, electronically via COMMBUYS by the deadline of December 1, 2026. The contractor must maintain MBTA minimum insurance requirements and comply with various safety and data security standards, including the Massachusetts Right-to-Know law and PCI compliance. Payments are issued via EFT with standard terms of 45 days from invoice receipt, though prompt payment discounts are available for accelerated intervals.