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Invitation for Bids


Sealed bid documents may be obtained at:

MBTA's Material Mangement Office
Ten Park Plaza, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116-3933

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at this location on the date indicated above at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time/Eastern Daylight Savings Time.

Bids are to be submitted enclosed in the envelope provided. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids or any part thereof.

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IFB: 90-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 8/18/08

The MBTA is selling Surplus Hawker-Siddeley No. 4 Blue Line Vehicles in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

The MBTA will have only one site inspection for the cars to be held on 8/4/08 at 10:00 a.m. at the Orient Heights Carhouse, 26 Barnes Avenue, East Boston.  Bidders should contact Thomas Doran at 617-222-5206 at least one day prior to the inspection to indicate attendance.  There will be one car on display that will show the typical condition of a vehicle to be scrapped.

Buyer: Vinton Wong, 617-222-3354, vinwong@mbta.com


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IFB: CAP120-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 8/22/08

The MBTA seeks to purchase a CNC Lathe in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

Buyer: Christine Noonan, 617-222-3761, cnoonan@mbta.com


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IFB: CAP118-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 8/12/08

The MBTA seeks a contractor to furnish, deliver and install an Office Trailer in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

Buyer: Tim Dockery, 617-222-3294, tdockery@mbta.com


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IFB: CAP119-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 8/13/08

The MBTA seeks a contractor to furnish and install a new boiler system in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

Buyer: Tim Dockery, 617-222-3294, tdockery@mbta.com


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IFB: 89-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 8/12/08

The MBTA seeks to procure Cotton Work Gloves in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

Buyer: Judith LaFond, 617-222-3343, jlafond@mbta.com


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IFB: CAP117-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 8/12/08

The MBTA seeks to procure Signal Relays in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

Buyer: Christine Noonan, 617-222-3761, cnoonan@mbta.com


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IFB: 88-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 8/5/08

The MBTA seeks to purchase Bonded Carbon Rail Assemblies for Green Line Pantographs in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

Buyer: Dimitrios Martinos, 617-222-3111, dmartinos@mbta.com


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IFB: 87-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 8/5/08

The MBTA seeks to purchase Third Rail Insulators in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

Buyer: Dimitrios Martinos, 617-222-3111, dmartinos@mbta.com


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IFB: 86-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 8/7/08

The MBTA seeks a contractor for Street Marking Services in strict accordance with MBTA Specifications.

Buyer: Christine Noonan, 617-222-3761, cnoonan@mbta.com


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IFB: 85-08
Addendum Number: #1--7/23/08
Bid opening date: 8/8/08

The MBTA seeks firm to provide Maintenance of fire Alarm Systems in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. July 22, 2008  at the MBTA Materials Management Office, Ten Park Plaza, Room 2810, Boston, MA  02116.  Bidders should notify the Buyer if they plan to attend Pre-Bid Conference.

Addendum No. 1--A site inspection and walk through have been scheduled for 7/30/08 at 9:00 a.m. at the MBTA Forest Hills Station on the Orange Line.  Bidders should meet MBTA personnel at the unpaid lobby area. Bidders must confirm their attendance to Mr. James Caminiti via email at jcaminiti@mbta.com by Monday, July 28, 2008.  This will insure that the correct number of safety vests will be available.

Buyer: Victor Wong, 617-222-5996, vwong@mbta.com


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IFB: 82-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 7/31/08

The MBTA seeks to procure Steel Wheels in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

Buyer: Frank Scabin, 617-222-3398, fscabin@mbta.com


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IFB: 84-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 7/30/08

The MBTA seeks to purchase batteries for passenger cars, trucks and off-highway equipment in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

Buyer: Takary Connor, 617-222-3349, tconnor@mbta.com


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IFB: 83-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 8/6/08

The MBTA seeks to procure a Security Fence in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

Buyer: Takary Connor, 617-222-3761, tconnor@mbta.com


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IFB: 80-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 7/31/08

The MBTA seeks a firm to provide Low Sulfur No. 2 Heating Oil in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held July 14, 2008 at the MBTA, Materials Management Dept., Room 2810, Ten Park Plaza, Boston, MA  02116.  Please notify the Buyer if you plan to attend the Pre-Bid Conference.

Buyer: Vinton Wong, 617-222-3354, vinwong@mbta.com


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IFB: CAP114-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 8/5/08

The MBTA seeks to procure Lighting Fixtures in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

Buyer: Christine Noonan, 617-222-3761, cnoonan@mbta.com


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IFB: CAP115-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 8/6/08

The MBTA seeks to procure a Wheel Truing Machine in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

Buyer: Christine Noonan, 617-222-3349, cnoonan@mbta.com


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IFB: CAP113-08
Addendum Number: #1--7/18/08
Bid opening date: 7/30/08

The MBTA seeks a contractor to demolish Architectural Panels and install new Temporary Panels at Quincy Adams Station in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on July 10, 2008 at the Quincy Adams Station.  Bidders should contact the buyer by email address cnoonan@mbta.com if they plan to attend Pre-Bid Conference.

Buyer: Christine Noonan, 617-222-3761, cnoonan@mbta.com


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IFB: CAP111-08
Addendum Number: #1--7/18/08
Bid opening date: 8/15/08

The MBTA seeks a company to furnish and deliver Wireless Communication Equipment for Commuter Rail Coaches in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. July 11, 2008 at the MBTA, Materials Management Dept., Room 2810, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA  02116.  Bidders should notify the Buyer if they plan to attend Pre-Bid Conference. 

Addendum No. 1 -- Bid Opening Date has been extended to 8/15/08.

Buyer: Victor Wong, 617-222-5996, vwong@mbta.com


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IFB: CAP110-08
Addendum Number: #1--7/2/08
Bid opening date: 7/29/08

The MBTA seeks to purchase Light Fixtures in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

Buyer: Christine Noonan, 617-222-3761, cnoonan@mbta.com


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IFB: CAP109-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 7/24/08

The MBTA seeks to procure a Test System for I/O Controls Dinex Modules in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

Buyer: Takary Connor, 617-222-3349, tconnor@mbta.com


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IFB: CAP108-08
Addendum Number: #1--7/14/08
Bid opening date: 7/24/08

The MBTA seeks to procure a Drive on Lift in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

Buyer: Takary Connor, 617-222-3349, tconnor@mbta.com


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IFB: CAP104-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 7/31/08

The MBTA seeks a contractor to furnish and deliver a Metal Building in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

A Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled at the MBTA-Materials Management Dept., Ten Park Plaza, Room 2810, Boston, MA  02116 on July 16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.  Bidders should notify the Buyer if they plan to attend Pre-Bid Conference.

Buyer: Victor Wong, 617-222-5996, vwong@mbta.com


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IFB: CAP103-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 7/31/08

The MBTA seeks a contractor to furnish and deliver a Prefabricated Building in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on July 16, 2008 at the MBTA, Ten Park Plaza, Room 2810, Boston, MA  02116, at 10:00 a.m.  Bidders should notify the Buyer if they plan to attend Pre-Bid Conference.

Buyer: Victor Wong, 617-222-5996, vwong@mbta.com


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IFB: 79-08
Addendum Number: #1--7/8/08; #2--7/10/08; #3--7/22/08
Bid opening date: 7/31/08

The MBTA seeks a contractor to furnish and install a CCTV System for the MBTA's Charlestown Revenue Facility in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on 7/8/08 in the MBTA Materials Management Dept., 10 Park Plaza, Room 2810, Boston, MA  02116.  Please contact the Buyer if you plan to attend Pre-Bid Conference.

A Site Inspection and Walk Through have been scheduled for Friday, 7/11/08 at 2:00 p.m. 

Addendum No. 2--Bidders should meet at MBTA Revenue Facility, 32 Alford Street, Charlestown, MA  02129.

Buyer: Victor Wong, 617-222-5996, vwong@mbta.com


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IFB: CAP101-08
Addendum Number: #1--7/17/08
Bid opening date: 7/25/08

The MBTA seeks to procure a Diesel Fueled Electric Prime Duty Generator Unit in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on July 3, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the MBTA Materials Management Dept., 10 Park Plaza, Room 2810, Boston, MA  02116.  Bidders should notify the Buyer if they plan to attend Pre-Bid Conference.

Buyer: Victor Wong, 617-222-5996, vwong@mbta.com


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IFB: 76-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 8/11/08

The MBTA seeks a firm to provide Maintenance and Repair of Two Way Portable Radios for a three-year period in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

A Pre-bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at the MBTA-Materials Management Dept., 10 Park Plaza, Room 2810, Boston, MA  02116 at 10:00 a.m.  Bidders should contact the Buyer if they plan to attend Pre-bid Conference.

Addendum No. 1 extends Bid Opening Date to 8/11/08.

Buyer: Victor Wong, 617-222-5996, vwong@mbta.com


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IFB: CAP96-08
Addendum Number: #1--6/11/08; #2--6/27/08; #3--7/3/08; #4--7/16/08; #5--7/17/08
Bid opening date: 8/18/08

The MBTA seeks a firm to provide Multicast Implementation and Network Change Control in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the MBTA, Materials Management Office, Room 2810, Ten Park Plaza, Boston, MA  02116 at 10:00 a.m.  Bidders should contact the Buyer to indicate attendance at the Pre-Bid.

Addendum #4--Bid Opening Date has been extended to August 18, 2008.

 

Buyer: Victor Wong, 617-222-5996, vwong@mbta.com


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IFB: 71-08
Addendum Number: #1--6/24/08; #2--7/9/08; #3--7/15/08
Bid opening date: 7/24/08

The MBTA seeks a contractor to provide maintenance of its Emergency Generators in strict accordance with MBTA specifications.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the MBTA, Materials Management Dept., Room 2810, Ten Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116 on June 20, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.  Bidders should notify the Buyer if they plan to attend Pre-Bid. 

The Bid Opening Date has been extended to July 24, 2008.

Buyer: Vinton Wong, 617-222-3354, vinwong@mbta.com


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IFB: CAP44-08
Addendum Number: #1--6/25/08; #2--7/18/08
Bid opening date: 8/11/08

The MBTA is seeking a Document Management and Imaging system in strict accordance with MBTA Specifications.

This is a Two-Phase Procurement.  Phase I proposals are due no later than 4:00 p.m. July 7, 2008.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the MBTA-Materials Management Dept., 10 Park Plaza, Room 2810, Boston, MA  02116 at 10:00 a.m. on June 11, 2008.   Bidders should contact the Buyer if they plan to attend Pre-Bid Conference.

Addendum No. 2 changes the Bid Due Date to August 11, 2008.

Buyer: Victor Wong, 617-222-5996, vwong@mbta.com


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IFB: 43-08
Addendum Number:
Bid opening date: 9/2/08

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NOTICE

To All Interested Parties:

A guiding principal of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (herein referred to as the MBTA or the Authority) is to continually attempt to improve the quality of its operations including the Authority's Paratransit program, THE RIDE, while providing accessible, safe, reliable, cost effective public transportation service to citizens of Massachusetts.

Following this principal, the MBTA is requesting proposals to provide Paratransit Service in sixty (60) Communities throughout the Greater Boston Area, for a period beginning July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2014, with associated Mobilization activities beginning on January 1, 2009 to ensure the successful implementation of services.

The purpose of this advertisement is to notify public and private providers of transportation services that the MBTA will earmark funds within its 2010 through 2014 fiscal year budgets for the provision of its ADA complementary Paratransit Service program (THE RIDE), and to request Proposals from interested parties to provide Paratransit Services 365 days a year, between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 1:00 A.M. (with some deviations/exceptions), in the following areas/ communities: The Authority reserves the right to modify any service area.

• North Service Area - comprised of the City of Boston and the communities of Beverly, Chelsea, Danvers, Everett, Lynn, Lynnfield, Malden, Marblehead, Melrose, Middleton, Nahant, Peabody, Reading, Revere, Salem, Saugus, Stoneham, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wakefield, Wenham and Winthrop.

• Northwest Service Area - comprised of the City of Boston and the communities of Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Brookline, Burlington, Cambridge, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Medford, Newton, Somerville, Waltham, Watertown, Weston, Wilmington, Winchester and Woburn. 

• South Service Area - comprised of the City of Boston and the communities of Braintree, Canton, Cohasset, Dedham, Dover, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Medfield, Milton, Needham, Norwood, Quincy, Randolph, Sharon, Walpole, Wellesley, Westwood and Weymouth. 

Firms may submit proposals for any of the service areas listed above, and may submit separate proposals on one area, two areas, or three areas.  Proposals for each area must be submitted separately and independently.  A firm may only be selected to provide service for a maximum of one of the three areas listed above. Direct service providers and joint venture participation will be considered.

Proposal documents may be obtained electronically via email request from Victor Wong, vwong@mbta.com of the MBTA Materials Department.

Proposals Re: RFP 43-08, for Paratransit Services for FY10-14 must be received at the Materials Department, Room 2810, 2nd Floor, Ten Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, by 3:00 P.M. on: September 2, 2008.

A pre-Proposal conference will be held May 21, 2008, at 10 a.m. in the Authority's Board Room, Ten Park Plaza, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA  02116
      
     Daniel A. Grabauskas
        General Manager

Buyer: Victor Wong, 617-222-5996, vwong@mbta.com