TABLE OF CONTENTS Requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation 1.0 Purpose of the Procurement 2.0 Scope of Service 2.1 System Requirements 2.2 Infrastructure Requirements/Unit Installation 2.3 Project Parameters 2.4 In Service Testing 2.5 Reporting Requirements 2.6 Software Licenses 2.7 Manuals & Training 3.0 Questions & Requests for Approvals (RFA) 3.1 Questions 3.2 Submitting RFAs 3.3 Submittal Process 4.0 Bidder Proposal 4.1 Bidder Proposal 4.2 Cost Proposal Form 4.3 Bidder’s Response 5.0 Proposal Evaluation 5.1 Evaluation 5.2 Selection Process 5.3 Evaluation Criteria and Scoring 6.0 Instructions for Submission of Proposals 6.1 Submissions 6.2 Attachments 6.3 Deadline 7.0 Procurement Calendar Attachment A – Commuter Rail Executive Summary Attachment B – Materials & Workmanship Attachment C – North Side Equipment Cycle Attachment D – South Side Equipment Cycle
Table 2-2 – Blind Trailer Cars (BTC) Designation Original Builder Road Numbers Quantity Description BTC-4 Kawasaki 700 – 749 50 A contract to overhaul these cars (adding interior and exterior signs and train networks) is currently being performed by Alstom. BTC-4A Kawasaki 750 – 766 17 BTC-4C Kawasaki 767 – 781 15 BTC-4C Kawasaki 900 – 932 33 BTB-1B Bombardier 600 – 653 54 BTB-1A Bombardier 350 – 389 40 BTC-1C Pullman Standard 200 – 258 57 BTC-4D Rotem 800 – 846 47 Cars are outfitted with automatic interior and exterior signs and a train network. Table 2-3 – Optional Installations (CTC & BTC) Designation Original Builder Road Numbers Quantity Description CTC-3 MBB 1500 – 1533 34 BTC-3 MBB 500 – 532 33 2.3 Project Parameters 2.3.1. Pilot Project MassDOT intends on implementing the project through system evaluation during an initial pilot project. MassDOT may select one or more qualified bidders for participation in a pilot program. At MassDOT’s discretion, the Contractor(s) will be selected for participation in a pilot program that consist of outfitting one or more fleets with a fully functioning Automatic Passenger Counting system. The Contractor, in its proposal, shall outline
The Contractor shall identify considerations or recommendations for a pilot testing consist, including vehicle types of vehicles required, length, and arrangement of vehicles. 2.3.1.4. Pilot Testing Schedule: The suggested timeframe for the entire pilot program (Phase 1), including install and testing, post bidder selection, should last a total of no more than six months, including three to four months of in-service testing. MassDOT requests that interested bidders confirm if this suggested timeframe for this pilot is achievable and realistic, and suggest a period of testing between three and six months. If this timeframe is not realistic, we recommend the bidder provide a realistic timeframe for pilot testing. 2.3.2. Final Implementation Upon the successful completion of one or more APC pilot test projects, MassDOT will award one contractor the notice to proceed to perform installation work on the entire MBTA Commuter Rail coach fleet. 2.3.2.1. General The Contractor shall be responsible for developing detailed APC system installation, modification, testing, and maintenance documentation for each vehicle-type. The documentation shall include, at a minimum, the following information: Bill of Materials Component by Component Installation / Removal / Modification Instructions Schematics and wiring diagrams Test Procedures Test Documentation Updates to Illustrated Parts catalogs, maintenance manuals and schematics Maintenance Requirements, including routine test procedures to validate system operation and calibration 2.3.2.2. Schedule The contractor shall provide an Installation Work Plan, and maintain throughout the project a project schedule. The Contractor shall include in its proposal the time required per vehicle installation. The Contractor will be provided with up to 4 cars at a time to perform APC installation work on vehicles out of service for scheduled maintenance. As required, the contractor shall have material and technical support available to support additional installations at multiple facilities to board