IFB LR271000 - Switch Points & Stock Rails

The Maryland Transit Administration has issued solicitation BPM059490 for the design, manufacture, and delivery of new special trackwork components, specifically switch points and stock rails, to replace existing components on the Light Rail and Metro systems. This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement, meaning the award is limited to certified small businesses. The scope includes the production of various left-hand and right-hand switch points and stock rails for No. 10 and No. 15 turnouts, utilizing 115RE heat treated rails that conform to AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering standards. All materials must be delivered FOB Destination to designated storage facilities in Timonium and Baltimore, Maryland, within 360 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest total price, provided the bidder is deemed responsive and responsible. The contractor is required to submit a detailed quality assurance and quality control plan within 15 days of the Notice to Proceed and must utilize a certified independent testing laboratory approved by the Administration. Compliance with the Federal Noise Control Act of 1972, U.S. and Maryland OSHA standards, and the State's Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy is mandatory. Payments will be made via electronic funds transfer, which is required for contracts exceeding 200,000 dollars. Bids must be submitted as a single package through the eMMA electronic procurement system by the deadline of November 16, 2026.