SOLICITATION FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES MBTA CONTRACT NO. V61PS05

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
SOLICITATION FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
MBTA CONTRACT NO. V61PS05

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is soliciting Engineering and Program Management Services in support of the Bi-Level Commuter Rail Coach Procurement. Services may include but not be limited to contractor selection RFP support; assessment of existing Commuter Rail infrastructure; design reviews, test and inspections; project management; configuration management; administration of warranty. The estimated total budget for this program will be provided during the negotiation process, after the receipt of the proposals. The authority estimates a ten (10) years contract for this project.

This project is expected to utilize Federal and non-federal funding. The DBE participation goal for this project is thirteen (13%) percent of the total amount authorized. In addition, the Authority strongly encourages the use of Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises as prime consultants, sub-consultants 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
MassDOT Secretary & CEO

Steve Poftak
General Manager