RFP D/B - Design and Construction of a Railcar Acceptance and Testing Facility

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("MTA"), by and through the MTA Construction and Development Company ("MTA C&D"), will be issuing a two-step Request for Proposals ("RFP"), in order to identify and engage a qualified Design-Builder to develop, design, and construct a new Railcar Acceptance and Testing Facility located on the South Brooklyn Railway property at 3rd Avenue between 38th and 39th Streets and 38th Street Yard in the Borough of Brooklyn. The new facility shall be designed and constructed to give the utmost importance to operational efficiency and in compliance with all applicable NYCT, City, State and Federal codes, regulations and standards and has features, systems and equipment needed to meet the maintenance requirements of the current, and future railcar fleet. The Design-Build Contract will be awarded as a fixed lump sum price contract to the proposer that submits the proposal that MTA C&D determines, in its sole discretion, to offer the best value based on an evaluation of qualitative factors, as well as cost and schedule, following the two-step solicitation process. This method of procurement is intended to encourage development of innovative designs, planning and logistics while also optimizing schedule and the sharing of risks related to the work. Contract Term: 26 months Funding: 100% MTA Estimated $ Range: Over $50M Goals: MBE 15%, WBE 15%, SDVOB 6%

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
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