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MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116-3975
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| Project Name | WORCESTER COMMUTER RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, RAIL DE-STRESSING |
| Project Location | Boston to Framingham, ma |
| Contract Number | C72CN02 |
| Class | 1-GENERAL TRANSIT, 3-TRACK |
| Project Value | $2,435,000.00 |
Scope of Work
Work on the Worcester Line will consist of rail de-stressing operations on Track 2 between CP3 in Alston and CP21 in Framingham. The work shall be performed continuous during weekday midday working hours and weekends until all work is complete and shall be done segmentally between interlockings as shown on the Contract Drawings. The work will be performed while the existing Worcester Line continues to function with normal daily commuter rail service. Rail de-stressing shall include but not limited to cutting welded rail at selected intervals, removing rail anchors and/or clips, heating rail to desired neutral temperature, providing means for the rail to expand, re-anchoring or clipping the rail at the desired temperature, and re-welding the rail.
Note: Contract specifications and drawings are available for download from an MBTA FTP site.
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Send Sealed Bids to:
All bids must be submitted electronically at: www.Bidx.com
Bids Must Be Received By: 12/17/2014 At 2:00 PM
Immediately thereafter, the Bids will be opened and read publicly on a virtual on-line meeting.
Authorization for the Bidders to view the site of work on the MBTA's property shall be obtained by:
| Project Manager | Kim Dobosz 100 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110 |
| Telephone Number | 617-222-4332 |
| Site Tour Date & Time* | December 02, 2014 at 10:00 AM |
| Site Tour Location | Parking lot at Riverside Station which is located at 333 Grove Street Auburndale, Massachusetts |
| Pre-Bid Meeting Date & Time ** | December 02, 2014 at 10:00 AM |
| Pre-Bid Meeting Location | Held immediately following site visits |
| Documents Available | November 21, 2014 |
*. Bidders are advised that they should have representation at this tour as no extra visits are planned.
**. Any request for interpretation of the Plans and Specifications should be submitted in writing at the same time.
C72CN02 Planholders List
