Penn Station Staircase Replacement of 10C and Refurbishment of 10ME & 11EW

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is inviting qualified contractors to submit firm, fixed-price bids for a project involving the replacement of Staircase 10C at Penn Station and the refurbishment of staircases 10ME and 11EW, located in Manhattan, New York. The contract, which is expected to last one year, has a project value estimated between five and fifteen million dollars. Bidders must access and submit their proposals exclusively through the MTA Portal under IFB #6531 by December 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion, with goals set for minority-owned (15%), women-owned (15%), and service-disabled veteran-owned (6%) subcontracting, although the set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses is not specifically designated. Interested vendors are required to register on the portal to search for this opportunity and respond online. The project is managed by the MTA - Long Island Rail Road, with Anthony Iannitelli serving as the primary contact for inquiries. The contract aims to enhance accessibility and safety at Penn Station, and there are no incumbent contractors with similar recent contracts, indicating potential new opportunities for qualified firms. The procurement aligns with the NAICS code 333924, which pertains to industrial process furnace and oven manufacturing, reflecting the specialized nature of the work involved.