REFURBISH 16 GRADE CROSSINGS, S.E. MASS LINES

MASSDOT RAIL AND TRANSIT
INVITATION FOR BIDS
REFURBISH 16 GRADE CROSSINGS, S.E. MASS LINES

Mass Coastal Railroad is accepting sealed bids to refurbish 16 grade crossings on rail lines in southeast Massachusetts. The project is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Rail and Transit Division (MassDOT). This Invitation for Bids is issued pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30, §39M.

THE PROJECT: Refurbish at-grade railroad crossings on the Cape Main Line, Falmouth Secondary and So. Dennis Secondary. Demolish and dispose of existing grade crossing roadway, track, tie and timber; reconstruct track through private and public railroad grade crossings; furnish and install pre-cast concrete grade crossing and rail seal/asphalt crossing surfaces; and ditching, grading and drainage upgrades. Contractor must show evidence of having worked on an active railroad and was able to complete the work with no or few shutdowns and no impacts to Operations. Construction cost estimate is $2,700,000.

Bidders must provide the following information to be considered qualified to perform the work: 1. List of equipment which will be used including hi-rail equipment; 2. Completed Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the Total Bid Price; 3. List of all work within the last 3 years of similar size and scope demonstrating Bidder’s experience and qualifications for this project as described above; 4. List of ongoing projects and 3 references from projects listed; and 5. Approved FRA drug and alcohol testing plan.

Bid document PDF available 3/22/19 from Rob Finley, Mass Coastal Railroad. Send e-mail to rcfinley@verizon.net. Include in subject line “Bid Docs–S.E. Mass Lines Crossings.” Bid docs also available at pre-bid meeting (see below).

A mandatory pre-bid meeting & site tour will be held on Wed., March 27, 2019, 10:30 a.m. Meet at Mass Coastal Railroad office, 3065 Cranberry Highway, Ste. 5, East Wareham. RSVP: rcfinley@verizon.net.

Bids will not be accepted from bidders who do not attend the pre-bid meeting. Sealed Bids must be delivered to Mass Coastal Railroad, 3065 Cranberry Highway, Ste. 5, East Wareham, MA 02538, by Thurs., April 11, 2019, 2:00 p.m. Bids will be publicly opened forthwith after the bid submission deadline at the Mass Coastal Railroad office, 3065 Cranberry Highway, Ste. 5, East Wareham, MA. Please direct all questions to Rob Finley at rcfinley@verizon.net or phone 978-263-5565. Include in subject line “Bid Docs– S.E. Mass Lines Crossings.” It is prohibited for any bidder to contact anyone other than Rob Finley at Mass Coastal Railroad about this Project until award of the Project.