CMAR Downtown Crossing and Central Square Station Accessibility Improvements

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is seeking qualifications for trade contractors for accessibility improvements at Downtown Crossing and Central Square Stations, including elevator installations and station modifications.

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) - Capital Programs Division


General
Open
A34CN01- CMAR DTX/CENTRAL Trade RFQ Reinvite
Jun 09, 2026 03:00 PM
May 26, 2026 05:36 PM
$98,858,450.00
Minority-Owned Business (MBE)Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Request for Information (RFI)
State
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A34CN01-CMAR DTX and Central Square Accessibility

Description

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking qualifications from trade contractors for the CMAR Downtown Crossing Phase 2 and Central Square Station Accessibility Improvements project. This project aims to enhance station accessibility by installing new elevators and making associated modifications. At Downtown Crossing and Park Street Stations, the scope includes three new accessible transfer elevators, mechanical equipment, and architectural updates. At Central Square Station, the project involves replacing the existing outbound platform elevator, installing two new elevators, and performing extensive station modifications, infrastructure upgrades, and surface repairs. Specific trades for which qualifications are being sought include Waterproofing, Damp-proofing and Caulking; Roofing and Flashing; Terrazzo; Tile; Elevators; HVAC; and Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems. This is the second solicitation for these trades, as fewer than three Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) were received in the initial solicitation.

Classification Codes
NAICS236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
PSCZ1LCMAINTENANCE OF TUNNELS AND SUBSURFACE STRUCTURES
Smart Codes
elevator installationstation accessibility improvementswaterproofing and roofing
Timeline
May 26, 2026 12:00 PM-Posted Date
Jun 01, 2026 12:00 PM-Anticipated Completion of Trade Prequalification Evaluations
Jun 01, 2026 12:00 PM-Anticipated RFB Distribution to Prequalified Bidders
Jun 09, 2026 12:00 PM-SOQ Submission Deadline
Oct 01, 2026 12:00 PM-Anticipated Trade Notice to Proceed
Jul 06, 2028 12:00 PM-Anticipated Trade Construction Schedule (Central Square Station)
May 05, 2031 12:00 PM-Anticipated Trade Construction Schedule (Downtown Crossing Station)