Purchase of Crossover No. 15 136RE Switch No. 313

This contract involves the purchase of Crossover #15LH, 136RE Welded Boltless Mangeneese (WBM) frogs, designed for switch point rail applications with MW-2000 geometry, and includes 136-TW components. The scope covers the installation of these frogs on hollow steel ties (HST) for switch machines and composite rods, all mounted on concrete ties (timbers) with inserts prepared for third rails, in accordance with specifications outlined in S2-SS-15WBM (136-TW) SW PT & WBM at the Babylon 313W-E location. The procurement is a one-time purchase, with the goods intended for use at the Long Island Rail Road’s Sayville Yard in Suffolk County, New York. The contract size is estimated between $500,000 and $1,500,000, and the solicitation was posted on October 29, 2024, with a response deadline of November 21, 2024. All vendors interested in participating must access and submit their responses exclusively through the designated online portal at www.mymta.info. Registered suppliers can search for this and other MTA procurement opportunities, respond electronically, and must have been previously awarded similar contracts within the past five years, with the incumbent being Nortrak. The contract emphasizes compliance with specific technical standards and installation requirements, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Michael Costello, the Lead Buyer, reachable via email or phone. This procurement does not qualify as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside and involves goods previously purchased from out-of-state or foreign vendors within the last three years.