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Timber Tie Turnout Fabrication

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Response Deadline10/26/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves the fabrication of railroad turnouts for prime contractors working on MBTA facility projects. The scope of work requires the assembly of three #8 Left-Hand turnouts, consisting of one hand throw and two powered units, utilizing 136RE rail and timber ties in accordance with Specification 02855AP. Strict adherence to technical standards is required, ensuring that rail hardness complies with Amtrak Specification No 1806 and trackwork tolerances meet AREMA Chapter 4. Additionally, the contractor must perform a mandatory floor assembly to facilitate a formal inspection by Amtrak.

General Info

Fabricate three railroad turnouts for MBTA projects following Amtrak and AREMA technical standards.

Agency

Massachusetts → 400000 - Procurement & Logistics

NAICS

336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing

Place of Performance

MA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of BD-27-1206-40000-40000-134210.

The full solicitation package (23 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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IFB 132-26 Widett Layover Facility - Timber Tie Turnouts

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PostedOct 6

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Response DeadlineOct 26

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10/26/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 8 days

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Fabricates railroad turnouts for prime contractors on MBTA facility projects. Assembles #8 Left-Hand turnouts using 136RE rail and timber ties per Specification # 02855AP. Ensures rail hardness meets Amtrak Specification No 1806 and trackwork tolerances meet AREMA Chapter 4. Performs mandatory floor assembly for inspection by Amtrak. Delivers three completed turnouts (1 Hand Throw, 2 Powered).

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