Maryland Transit Administration (Maryland) posted this IFB on Oct 26, 2026. Responses are due Nov 16, 2026. Category: Transportation & Fleet. Questions are due 2026-11-02 15:00. Solicitation number BPM059490.
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This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is issued to procure the goods, as specified in this Section 2, from a contract between the successful bidder(s) and the State of Maryland ("State"): Switch Points & Stock Rails.
This Procurement is for the design, manufacture, and delivery of new special trackwork components for replacement of existing components at designated locations on the Light Rail and Metro systems.
This is a Small Business Reserve Procurement for which the award will be limited to certified small businesses.
This section specifies the manufacture, treatment, inspection, and shipment of new Special Trackwork components to include the following:
The procurement of special trackwork components shall include furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment required for the following:
Steel rails shall be 115RE heat treated and conform to the latest requirements of the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering, Chapter 4 "Rail" Part 1 and 2.
Rail shall be ultrasonically tested over its full length 100% in-line with a fully computerized DAPCO 300 testing unit or approved equal.
Assemble switch points and stock rails to each other in pairs. Units shall be match marked, disassembled, and packaged for delivery.
Commence work on or before the date specified in the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete the specified portions of the work within the timeframe specified in the table below.
| Delivery of Materials | Duration from NTP |
| --- | --- |
| Specified special trackwork components | 360 CD |
Notify the Administration at least 30 days before scheduled day(s) for shipping of materials to the following designated locations in Baltimore, Maryland:
**Submit on eMMA.maryland.gov under Solicitation Number IFB LR271000 – Switch Points & Stock Rails.** To submit a bid, bidders must first register on emma.maryland.gov.
A Contract will be awarded in accordance with the Competitive Sealed Bidding method under COMAR 21.05.02. Multiple or alternate Bids will not be accepted.
Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price. Contract Duration: One-Time Purchase.
Bids are due **Monday, 11/16/2026 @ 2:00pm Local Time**. Bids are irrevocable for the latest of the following: 120 days following the Bid due date and time or the date any protest concerning this IFB is finally resolved.
The Bidder shall be able to provide and bill the MTA for all materials requested.
Commercial General Liability with limits no less than **$5,000,000** per occurrence. Automobile Liability Insurance with limits no less than **$1,000,000** per occurrence. Employer's Liability with minimum limits of **$1,000,000** each accident.
The recommended awardee must provide current certificate(s) of insurance within ten (10) Business Days from notice of recommended award.
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IFB LR271000 - Switch Points & Stock Rails - Maryland Transit Administration, Maryland
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