IFB LR271000 - Switch Points & Stock Rails

Solicitation BPM059490 is a single-award Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the State of Maryland for the design, manufacture, and delivery of new special trackwork components, specifically switch points and stock rails, for the Light Rail and METRO systems. This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement, limiting the award 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, which must be 115RE heat treated and undergo 100% ultrasonic testing. All components must adhere to the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering and specific AREMA Portfolio of Trackwork Plans. The successful bidder must deliver the materials FOB Destination to designated storage facilities in Timonium and Baltimore, Maryland, within 360 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Award will be granted to the responsible and responsive bidder offering the most favorable total price. Key requirements include a comprehensive QA/QC plan for packaging and preservation, a minimum commercial general liability insurance limit of 5 million dollars per occurrence, and mandatory electronic funds transfer for contracts exceeding 200,000 dollars. Bids must be submitted via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) portal by November 16, 2026, and must include a signed Conflict-of-Interest Affidavit and a strictly unaltered Price Form.