How to bid on timber tie turnouts for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

What MBTA is buying

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking amber standard timber tie 136RE left-hand #8 turnouts with hand throws, in accordance with Specification 02855AP. This is IFB 132-26 for the Widett Layover Facility.

The solicitation is relevant to firms that can supply the specified rail turnouts and prepare a quote against the stated specification.

Deadline and what to do before it

The bid deadline is October 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Plan to submit before the deadline and follow the submission directions in the bid documents.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit rail equipment suppliers and other vendors able to provide the specified timber tie turnouts. Review Specification 02855AP to confirm that your product matches the requested configuration.

How to access and respond

Open the full bid on COMMBUYS to view the solicitation and download its documents; public viewing and downloads do not require an account. The solicitation number is BD-27-1206-40000-40000-134210.

To quote electronically, register for a free COMMBUYS vendor account. If you do not quote electronically, follow the submission directions in the bid.

Prepare a clear, complete quote

Check the bid documents and Specification 02855AP carefully. Make sure your quote identifies the requested amber standard timber tie, 136RE, left-hand #8 turnout with hand throw, and addresses the requirements stated in the solicitation.

Allow time to confirm that your quote is complete and that you have followed the bid’s submission directions before the October 26 deadline.