Bid guide
How to bid on the South Station Crew Base project for the MBTA
What the MBTA is buying
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking bids for the South Station Crew Base project in Boston. The opportunity is listed as solicitation BD-27-1206-MBTA-MBTA-134266.
Review the full bid documents to understand the work, required response materials, and submission instructions before deciding whether to bid.
Key date and deadline
The solicitation was published October 7, 2026. Bids are due November 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
The deadline is when the bid must be submitted under the solicitation’s instructions. Check the full bid for the required submission method and allow time to complete it.
Who this opportunity may suit
This is a construction opportunity in Boston. It may suit construction firms that can review the bid documents and meet the work and response requirements stated there.
The provided summary does not specify the project’s detailed scope, so use the full documents to assess whether your firm’s capabilities and resources are a fit.
How to access and submit a bid
Open the full bid on COMMBUYS by selecting “View original source.” You can view the bid and download its documents without an account.
To quote electronically, register for a free COMMBUYS vendor account. If you do not submit electronically, follow the submission directions in the bid documents.
Prepare a complete response
Read the full solicitation and any attached documents carefully. Make a checklist of each required form, supporting document, and submission step, and confirm that your response addresses the stated requirements.
Plan your work backward from the deadline. Check your response for completeness and consistency, and make sure you use the submission method and instructions provided in the bid.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority; the original posting controls.