Description
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) seeks a Design‑Build contractor to modernize and replace forty (40) transit elevators across its rail system. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price and requires the contractor to handle all phases – design, engineering, procurement, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, certification, and warranty support. The work includes hydraulic, traction and machine‑room‑less elevators, integration with existing MTA monitoring systems, installation of video/audio emergency communications, and compliance with ASME A17.1, ADA, NEC, IBC and other applicable codes. The contractor must self‑perform at least 75 % of the work and manage multiple site visits in April 2026. The project duration is 3,000 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with a submission deadline of May 20 2026.
• Scope: complete design, engineering, and construction of 40 elevator upgrades at 24 MTA locations.
• Equipment: new drive machines, hydraulic pumps, control cabinets, cab enclosures, safety systems, and communication hardware.
• Requirements: non‑proprietary, commercially‑available transit‑grade equipment; integration with MTA’s monitoring system; 15 software licenses; video/audio emergency system; compliance with federal Buy‑America and environmental preferences.
• Performance: 75 % self‑performance, extensive documentation, QA/QC, and warranty obligations.
• Location: MARC and METRO stations plus MTA facilities in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Montgomery Counties.