MBTA CONTRACT NO. Q21PS01

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
SOLICITATION FOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES
GREEN LINE CENTRAL TUNNEL TRACK AND SIGNAL REPLACEMENT

MBTA CONTRACT NO. Q21PS01
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is soliciting Engineering and Design Services for replacement of Track, Signal, and Drainage Infrastructure in the Green Line Central Tunnel located in Boston, MA. The limits of the track replacement and drainage upgrades is from Kenmore and Symphony Stations to the west to North Station to the east. Signal upgrades will be between Copley Station and Government Center Station. Verification of the power and ventilation systems is also required.

The Scope of Services includes, but is not limited to: Feasibility Surveys/Analyses; Current System Impacts, Multi-disciplined Engineering (i.e. Electrical, Signal, Mechanical, Civil, Structural); Historical Assessment; Code Compliance; Environmental Approvals and Permitting; Scheduling; Quality Control/Quality Assurance; Construction Planning and Methods; Construction Staging and Constructability; Construction Cost Estimating; Design Phase Services; Bid Phase Services; Construction Phase Services; and Life Cycle Cost Analysis. The duration of this contract will be three (3) years with one (1), one (1) year option to extend the contract.

This contract will utilize Federal and State Funds. The DBE Participation Goal is ten (10%) percent of the total amount authorized. In addition, the Authority strongly encourages the use of Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises as prime consultants, subconsultants and suppliers in all of its contracting opportunities.

The complete Request for Qualifications can be found on the MBTA website. Please use the following link:
http://bc.mbta.com/business_center/bidding_solicitations/current_solicitations/

This is not a Request for Proposal. The MBTA reserves the right to cancel this procurement or to reject any or all Statements of Qualifications.

Stephanie Pollack
Mass DOT Secretary & CEO

Steve Poftak
General Manager