On-Call Bus Infrastructure Improvements

The work consists of providing construction-related services on an on-call basis to support repair/reconstruction needs of the Authority. Work is anticipated to be performed throughout the MBTA service area and will primarily consist of the construction of new and altered bus stops, construction of bus lanes and other transit priority measures along roadways. Typical work includes pavement markings, signage, roadway paving, utility work, sidewalks, curb ramps, traffic signals, pedestrian signals, raised concrete platforms, bus shelters and canopies, lighting, communications, Security cameras, landscaping, traffic control devices and other work as identified by the Authority. Each prospective bidder proposing to bid on this project must be prequalified in accordance with the Authority's "Procedures Governing Classification and Rating of Prospective Bidders." Copies may be obtained at portal. Applications for pre qualification for this Project will be accepted up until the bid date. Contractors should allow for ample time for the Authority to evaluate and respond to the Prequalification Application prior to the bid opening date. Only contractors prequalified by the bid date will be considered eligible. Bidders attention is directed to Appendix 1, Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Insure Equal Employment Opportunity; and to Appendix 2, Supplemental Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination, and Affirmative Action Program in the specifications. While there is no DBE goal associated with this contract, the Authority strongly encourages the use of Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises as prime contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in all of its contracting opportunities. Bidders will affirmatively ensure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this solicitation, minority and female construction contractors will be afforded full opportunity to submit Bids and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin in consideration for an award. Bidders will be required to comply with Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations and the President's Executive Order No. 11246 and any amendments or supplements thereto. Bidders will also be required to comply with the Governor's Executive Order No. 481, prohibiting the use of undocumented workers on State Contracts and any amendments and supplements thereto. All questions during the bid phase should be directed to the MBTA Project Manager, Erik Scheier, 617-899-9116, escheier@mbta.com, in writing or emailed to the contact information above. Questions are to be submitted no later than ten (10) days prior to the date set forth for the opening of the bids. Bidders will be required to certify as part of their bids that they are able to furnish labor that can work in harmony with all other elements of labor employed or to be employed on the work. This Contract is subject to minimum State wage rates as well as all other applicable labor laws. Bid Guaranty shall consist of a bid deposit in the amount of five (5) percent of the value of the bid, in the form of a bid bond, cash, certified check, treasurer's or cashier's check. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond each for the full amount of the Contract price. The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities, to advertise for new Bids or proceed to do the work otherwise, as may be deemed to be in the best interests of the Authority.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.