IFB #25-003 Cottage Street Electrification Phase 2

Dates: 01/16/2025 to 02/25/2025

The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) is seeking bids from prequalified General Contract (GC) and Filed-Sub-Bid (FSB) subcontract firms for services relating to the construction of a new 50,000 (+/-) square-foot addition to its Bus O&M Facility at 665 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA 01104 for a new paint and body preparation shop, additional indoor bus storage for 32 fixed-route buses, and installation of 20 pantograph electric bus chargers. Bids will only be accepted from prequalified firms. GC firms—and FSB firms in the categories of Masonry; Miscellaneous Metals and Ornamental Iron; Waterproofing, Dampproofing, and Caulking; Roofing and Flashing; Metal Windows; Painting; Fire Protection and Sprinkler Systems; Plumbing; HVAC; and Electrical—are permitted to seek prequalification up to the bid due date by requesting a prequalification packet from: LZak@pvta.com IFB documents may be obtained through PVTA’s website: https://pvta.com/opportunities.php or calling PVTA at 413.732.6248 Ext. 2210 or emailing to: LZak@pvta.com. An optional pre-bid meeting will be held at 12:30 PM EST on January 23, 2025, 665 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA 01104 to outline requirements and building layouts, and to provide the opportunity for questions and explanations. The final date to submit questions and requests for clarification in advance of the FSB bid is January 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. The final date to submit questions and requests for clarification in advance of the GC bid is February 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. Hard copy, sealed bids shall be submitted to the attention of Leland Zak, Procurement Officer, Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, 2808 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01107. FSB bids are due on or before February 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST. GC bids are due on or before February 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST. Bids received after the deadline will not be considered and will be returned to the Bidder unopened. Any changes, or any requests for changes in the specifications, will not be recognized after sealed bids are submitted to PVTA. Both bids will have public openings.