Description
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking qualified trade contractors for the glass and glazing portion of its Downtown Crossing Phase 2 and Central Square Station accessibility improvement project (Solicitation A34CN01). This RFQ is a pre‑qualification step; firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that includes extensive documentation (ownership, management, past project experience, safety record, bonding capacity, and DCAMM certification). The trade scope is limited to glass fascia assemblies in the three new elevator cores at Downtown Crossing Station, with an estimated contract value of roughly $52,500. Successful firms will be pre‑qualified for the subsequent bid phase and will be required to provide a 110 % performance and payment bond. The deadline for questions is July 7, 2026, and the full SOQ package must be submitted by July 15, 2026.
• Scope: Supply and install glass and glazing fascia for new elevators at Downtown Crossing (part of a larger $98.86 M project).
• Submission: Email the interest form immediately, then upload the complete SOQ (Schedules A‑N, bonding, DCAMM certificates) via Bid Express by July 15, 2026.
• Evaluation: Mandatory requirements (bond, DCAMM) plus scoring on management experience, references, and capacity – minimum 70 points overall.