IFB LR271001 - Concrete Ties & Rail Material

Solicitation BPM059516, titled IFB LR271001 - Concrete Ties & Rail Material, is a single-award invitation for bids issued by the Maryland Transit Administration to procure materials for the replacement of damaged ties on Light Rail ballasted track. The scope of work includes the manufacture and delivery of 900 standard concrete cross ties and 100 restraining rail concrete cross ties, both equipped with screw-type rail fasteners, as well as 60 Orgo-Thermit rail welding kits. All materials must be delivered FOB Destination to the MTA Cromwell Light Rail Maintenance Facility in Glen Burnie, Maryland, with the concrete ties required within 240 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder offering the most favorable total price. Bidders must submit their proposals via the eMMA portal by November 17, 2026, including a signed Price Form and a Bid/Proposal Affidavit. Technical compliance is governed by AREMA and ACI 305 standards, with rigorous quality control requirements including independent third-party testing for rail seat positive, tie center negative, and shoulder pull-out tests. Contractors must adhere to Maryland's Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy, the Federal Noise Control Act of 1972, and OSHA safety standards. Payment is processed via electronic funds transfer, which is mandatory for contracts exceeding 200,000 dollars.