General Engineering Consulting ("GEC") Services

Rev Date: June 2026
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Request for Qualifications
For
General Engineering Consulting ("GEC")
Services
MBTA Contract Nos.
Z94PS35-XX
ISSUE DATE
September 17, 2026

I. INTRODUCTION:
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ("MBTA") is soliciting Statement of Qualification
("SOQ") from qualified firms to provide architectural, design, and engineering services on an on-call,
as-needed Task Order basis under a General Engineering Contract (GEC).
The MBTA may qualify multiple firms to provide these services. These contracts are expected to utilize
Federal and non-federal funding.
II. SCOPE OF SERVICES:
The Proposer shall provide professional engineering, planning, and technical services on an as-needed
basis to support capital planning and transition to design and construction for a broad range of
transportation infrastructure and facility work, including, but not limited to, feasibility studies, asset
inspections and condition assessments, review of maintenance records, life-cycle cost analyses, value
engineering studies, permitting assessments, project scoping, preliminary engineering, project charters,
conceptual and pre-design services, and asset management planning and lifecycle analyses.
For small-value projects, work may include complete professional engineering and related services from
project initiation through construction completion and closeout, including, but not limited to, planning,
surveying, investigations, design, preparation of plans and permitting, estimating sand scheduling, bid
and construction phase support, and other related technical, administrative, and professional services
necessary to deliver projects involving facilities, and other transit infrastructure in accordance with
applicable federal, state, and MBTA standards, policies, and industry best practices.
The Scope of Services includes but is not limited to the following types of assets:
* Above Grade Stations/Below Grade Stations
* Bus Stops/Shelters/Bus Ways
* Ferry terminals
* Intermodal Facilities
* Office Buildings
* Garages/Surface lots
* Tunnels
* Roadways
* Ferry docks/Seawalls
* Tracks
* Signals/Controls
* Power Infrastructure
* Storage/Maintenance Facilities
* Car Houses
* Dams/Spillways
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It is not expected or required that Proposers will provide all services for each type of asset. The
selected Proposers' Team shall exhibit a depth of experience and expertise in the supporting disciplines
as outlined in this Request for Qualification.
Proposer may be requested to provide support on projects that may be delivered through various delivery
methods, including but not limited to DesignBidBuild (DBB), DesignBuild (DB), and Construction
Manager at Risk (CMAR).
III. CEILING AMOUNT AND DURATION:
Scope of services will be authorized on task order basis. The duration of this contract will be 36 months
with the option of two (2) individual twelve-month extensions.
MBTA will award GECs within the following tiers:
Tier 1: Maximum Contract Ceiling of $10,000,000
Tier 2: Maximum Contract Ceiling of $5,500,000
Tier 3: Maximum Contract Ceiling of $3,750,000
Proposer must clearly indicate on the cover sheet of their submission the single tier for which they are
proposing. Only one (1) tier selection is permitted per Proposer.
IV. PRECLUSIONS
A Proposer submitting under this solicitation is prohibited from having its subsidiaries or affiliates
submit in separate tiers under this solicitation. An "affiliate" is defined as an entity in which the parent
of the Propose owns more than fifty percent of the voting stock, or an entity in which a group of
principal owners which owns more than fifty percent of the Proposer also owns more than fifty percent
of the voting stocks. Should the Agency become aware of two proposers are affiliates or one is a
subsidiary to the other, the Agency will reach out to both firms to inform them they may both be deemed
non-responsive unless one of the firms withdraws their proposal prior to the deadline provided by the
Agency.
A firm may submit a proposal as the Prime Consultant for one contract tier and may be identified as a
Subconsultant on another firm's proposal for another contract tier.
A firm cannot be identified as a Subconsultant on the tier in which they are the Prime Consultant.
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V. PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE
The schedule set forth below is provided for planning and informational purposes only and represents
the anticipated procurement timeline as of the date of this document. The MBTA reserves the right to
modify, extend, or otherwise revise the schedule, as necessary, in its sole discretion. Interested parties
should monitor the procurement for any updates or addenda.
RFQ Issuance Thursday, September 17, 2026
SOQ Due Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 11:00AM
RFP Issued November 2026
Proposal Due December 2026
Award/NTP February 2027
VI. QUESTIONS AND ADDENDA:
Proposers are advised that all communication shall be limited to written inquiry.
The deadline for receipt of questions is eight (8) calendar days before the SOQ due date. All questions
must be submitted via Bid Express.
Proposers are responsible for ensuring that any questions and requests for clarification clearly indicate
that the material relates to the Project. The MBTA reserves the right to respond or not respond to
questions and requests submitted. To the extent that a response is merited, any response will be made
available to all Proposers.
The MBTA reserves the right to revise this RFQ by issuing addenda at any time before the SOQ due
date. All addenda will be considered part of this RFQ and will be posted on the procurement site. It will
be the sole responsibility of the Proposer to ascertain the existence of any and all addenda issued by the
MBTA. Proposers will receive notice from the procurement site that an addendum has been posted.
Any responses to questions, clarifications, or addenda not issued in accordance with this Section will be
without legal effect.
VII. COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MBTA AND PROPOSERS
Once the RFQ has been issued, the only authorized communications shall be through
profservices@mbta.com. Unauthorized communications or contact between the Proposers, their
employees, agents, or other related entities interested in submitting SOQs and the MBTA, or any other
person or entity participating on the Selection Committee with regard to this Project are strictly
prohibited after the RFQ is advertised.
From the date of issuance of this RFQ through the award of the Contract, any Proposer that contacts
directly or indirectly any member or employee of the MBTA or any member of the Selection Committee
in connection with the selection process or the contract contemplated herein for this Project is subject to
disqualification.
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VIII. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proposers for this work are invited to submit a Statement of Qualifications no later than the date
listed in Section V. Procurement Schedule via Bid Express at
https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/83754/home .
Proposers are solely responsible for ensuring that the MBTA receives their SOQs by the specified
delivery date and time at the address listed above. The MBTA shall not be responsible for delays and
other occurrences beyond the control of the MBTA.
Responses to the Request for Qualification shall include one (1) digital copy, submitted via
BidExpress.com of the current Standard Form (SF) 330 - Architect/Engineer Qualification
Questionnaire, with attachment, for all proposed team members, including all proposed subconsultant.
Each Statement of Qualification must include the Proposer's valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued
through System for Award Management (SAM) on Part II of the SF330
IX. EVALUATION CRITERIA
The Statement of Qualifications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Evaluation Criteria Points
a) Cover Letter 0
b) Proposed Team and Organization 15
c) Key Personnel Qualifications 15
d) Relevant Project Experience 20
e) Personnel by Discipline 20
f) Proposer Capability 10
g) Proposer Capacity 20
h) Bidder Form 0
Total 100
Failure to submit a complete package including all documents listed below may result in your SOQ
being deemed non-responsive.
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a) Cover Letter Attachment (No Points)
The Cover Letter includes an executive summary detailing the key elements and factors that
differentiate them from other Proposers.
The Cover Letter shall clearly specify the proposer's desired tier. Failure to identify a tier
shall result in the submission being deemed nonresponsive. The Cover Letter should not exceed
4 pages.
b) Proposed Team and Organization Part I, Sections C and D (15 Points)
Section C: The proposed team structure clearly defines roles, responsibilities, and reporting
relationships across disciplines and ensures appropriate staff support throughout the contract.
Section D: The organizational chart shows contractual and functional reporting relationships,
lines of authority, responsibility, and communication between the Proposer and its
Subconsultants to support efficient coordination and timely decision-making.
c) Key Personnel Qualifications Part I, Sections E and G (15 Points)
The resumes and role descriptions collectively demonstrate the team's capacity to perform work
similar to that required for this contract, and show relevant firm's expertise on scope comparable
in complexity or operational conditions.
d) Relevant Project Experience Part I, Section F (20 Points)
The projects presented are representative examples that demonstrate the Proposer's capability
to support the scope required for this contract.
e) Personnel by Discipline Part II, Item 9 and Part I, Section H (20 Points)
Item 9: The proposed team includes the required disciplines necessary for a complete and
coordinated assignment.
Section H: Comprehensively lists the titles of personnel that would perform scope under each
discipline identified in Item 9 and matches the number of employees indicated in Item 9.
Personnel allocations ensure availability for all phases of design and construction.
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f) Proposer Capability Part II, Items 10 and 11 (10 Points)
Demonstrates the Proposer's capabilities through the volume and value of work performed
across applicable experience categories, including the extent of federal and non-federal
experience.
g) Proposer Capacity Attachment (20 Points)
Demonstrates the proposed team's capacity through a statement that lists all current projects
and contract values for which the Proposer and each of their listed Subconsultant is performing
or is under contract to perform any professional design ser/vices.
h) Bidder Form Attachment (No Points)
Completed Bidder Form for each Proposer and each Subconsultant on the SOQ Submission.
X. SELECTION
Following an evaluation of qualifications and performance data, Proposers considered to be the most
highly qualified to provide the required services will be requested to submit proposals
XI. ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD
All Proposers that are shortlisted must be actively registered in the federal System for Award
Management (SAM) and maintain an active status prior to proposal submission.
It is the practice of the Authority to encourage the economic growth of Proposers through broad
solicitation and award of contracts. All capable Proposers are invited to submit a Statement of
Qualifications in accordance with the instructions presented in this solicitation.
This is not a Request for Proposal. The MBTA reserves the right to cancel this procurement or to reject
any or all Statements of Qualifications.
END
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