PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY SOLICITATION FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN CONSULTING SERVICES BLUE LINE SIGNAL SYSTEM STATE OF GOOD REPAIR IMPROVEMENTS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is soliciting preliminary design consulting services for Blue Line Signal System State of Good Repair Improvements that include, but are not limited to: existing condition analysis, alternative identification, feasibility studies and preliminary design phase services. The amount of $1,250,000.00 has been budgeted for this project and will be administered on a task order basis. The duration of this contract will be one (1) year.

This contract will utilize State Funds. DBE participation is not required but strongly encouraged.

The complete Request for Qualifications can be found on the MBTA website. Please use the following link:

http://bc.mbta.com/business_center/bidding_solicitations/current_solicitations/ 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.

Stephanie Pollack Mass DOT Secretary & CEO

Luis Manuel Ramirez General Manager & CEO