MBTA RFP No: RFP 24-16
Green Line Train Protection System
Addendum No. 2
December 2, 2016
SUBJECT:Request for Proposal No. RFP-24-16
Green Line Train Protection System
Addendum No. 2
Dear Sir/Madam:
Please be advised that the above has been amended and clarified as shown on the attached and made a part herein.
Please find attached Addendum 2 version of RFP No. 24-16 and Technical Spec Appendix 1 VE 16-045.
The MBTA expects to release Addendum 3 shortly.
Sealed proposals (Phase I and Phase III) will be received at the MBTA Procurement & Logistics Department, 10 Park Plaza, Room 2810, Boston, MA 02116, to the attention of Elizabeth Tetreault.
All inquiries should be addressed to Elizabeth Tetreault, .
Acknowledgement of this Addendum must be noted in your proposal under Part B, Section, B (page B-55).
ALL ELSE REMAINS AS PREVIOUSLY STATED
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Tetreault
Deputy Director of Strategic Sourcing
RFP 24-16
Section # / Page # / Addendum No. 2 ChangeRequest for Proposal Notice / 4 / Changed Sourcing Executive Information.
Section 1.2 / Page 4 / Updated Proposal Due Date according to Addendum No. 1. Added proposals sent to the attention of E. Tetreault.
Section 1.3 / Page 4 / Changed 120 days to 180 days in second paragraph.
Section 2.3 / Page 5 / Updated RFC Due Date according to Addendum No. 1.
Section 2.5 / Page 5 / Corrected Addenda Acknowledgement Form reference.
Section 2.6 / Page 6 / Changed Phase II to Phase III. Added sentence for clarification.
Section 2.15 / Page 8 / CorrectedConflict of Interest reference.
Section 3.1 / Page 9 / Deleted last sentence in Paragraph 1.
Section 3.7 / Page 13 / Clarified the 3-phase submittal and pricing process.
Section 4.5.1 / Page 14 / Corrected DBE Utilization Form reference.
Section 4.5.2 / Page 14 / Corrected DBE Participation Schedule reference.
Section 4.5.3 / Page 14 / Corrected DBE Letter of Intent reference.
Section 4.5.4 / Page 14 / Corrected DBE Affidavit reference.
Section 4.6 / Page 15 / Inserted missing reference for DBE Participation Goal in 1st Paragraph.
Section 4.8 / Page 16 / Corrected DBE Participation Schedule reference.
Section 5.2.2 / Page 18 / Corrected Pre-Award Evaluation Data form reference.
Section 5.4 / Page 18 / Deleted reference to Conceptual Private Financing Discussion and added reference for Section 5.4.3 Financial Qualifications and Capability.
Section 5.4.1.5 / Page 20 / 3rd bullet changed sentence to read “Experience in carborne and wayside systems of similar scope and complexity to the System described in this RFP.”
Section 6.4 / Page 27 / Corrected MBTA’s Security Requirements reference.
Section 6.5 / Page 29 / Corrected MBTA Safety Training Requirements reference.
Section 6.18 / Page 33 / Corrected Dependent Care Assistance Program reference.
Section 6.20 / Page 34 / Corrected Massachusetts Right-To-Know Law reference.
Section 6.22 / Page 35 / Corrected Doing Business with or in Northern Ireland reference.
Section 6.24 / Page 35 / Corrected Collusion reference.
Section 8.12.2 / Page 72 / Deleted duplicate form, included reference to Section E form.
Section 8.12.3 / Page 73 / Deleted duplicate form, included reference to Section E form.
Page 88 / Deleted the number 8.21 before the Title.
General / Linked all Section References.
Terms and Conditions RFP 24-16
Section / Page # / Addendum No. 2 ChangeA1.01 / Page A-1 / Changed CAP to RFP in first paragraph.
A1.02 / Page A-3 / Deleted 30 day requirement for questions and linked to RFP Section 2.3 which has correct date.
A1.03 / Page A-3 / Added Pre-proposal Conference date; deleted all text after () in the first paragraph.
A1.05 / Page A-4 / Added Proposal Due Date in accordance with Addendum No. 1. Added proposals sent to the attention of E. Tetreault.
A1.08 / Page A-8 / Added sentence at end of Proof of Concept section.
Section B, Part A / Page B-11 / Deleted letters B2 after Section C6.11 in the first sentence.
Section B, Part B / Page B-16 / Corrected header to read RFP 24-16 from this page forward.
Section C / Page C1-1 / Corrected style to Read Section C – Part C1.00.
Section C1.02 / Page C1-15 / Corrected Definition of RFP to RFP 24-16.
Section C3.03 / Page C3-1 + C3-2 / Changed wording for E2 and E4 to include page numbers.
Section C4.02.A.1.a-d / Page C4-1 / Revised a and b, deleted c to clarify warranty requirement.
Section C6.04.A.1 / Page C6-2 / Corrected Liquidated Damages reference.
Section C6.05.C / Page C6-4 / Corrected to not later than 12 months.
Section C6.05.D / Page C6-4 / Corrected to not later than 18 months at the rate defined in the approved schedule.
Section C, Part 8.00 / Page C8-1 / Corrected page numbers to read C8-1, etc.
Section C8.01.A.7 / Page C8-2 / Changed “or” to “of”.
Section C, Part C9.00 / Page C9-1 / Corrected page numbers to read C9-1, etc. Fixed all heading numbers in Part 9.
Section C, Part C10.00 / Page C10-1 / Corrected page numbers to read C10-1, etc. Fixed all heading numbers in Part 10.
Section C10.03, Milestones / Page C10-2 / Changed Milestones B-E; inserted new Milestone F1.
Section C, Part C11.00 / Page C11-1 / Corrected Part No. and all heading numbers in Part 11.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONand APPENDICES VE 16-045
Appendix 1, Section A.1.2.5 / page 4 / Clarified that GLTP will not interface with emergency brakes.
Appendix 1, Section A.1.3.1 / page 4 / Added clarification that the GLTP will be non-vital.
Appendix 1, Section A.2.2 / page 10 / Removed unnecessary emergency brake section.
Appendix 1, Section A.2.4.1 / page 11 / Clarified braking as not “Emergency”.
Appendix 1, Section A.2.4.5 / page 11 / Removed incorrect reference to runaway acceleration section.
Appendix 1, Section A.2.4.6 / page 11 / Clarified why emergency brake information is included.
Appendix 1, Section A.2.5.7 / page 11 / Removed unnecessary emergency brake section.
Appendix 1, Section A.2.5.8 / page 11 / Removed unnecessary emergency brake section.
Appendix 1, Section A.3.2.16 / page 22 / Removed unnecessary emergency brake section.
Appendix 1, Section A.3.2.17 / page 22 / Removed unnecessary emergency brake section.
Appendix 1, Section A.3.7 / page 30 / Removed unnecessary emergency brake section.
Appendix 1, Section A.4.1 / page 34 / Clarified wording of interface.
Appendix 1, Section A.4.1.1.1 / page 34 / Clarified that GLTP will not interface with emergency brakes.
Appendix 1, Section A.5.8 / page 39 / Removed “emergency”.
Appendix 1, Section A.5.10.5 / page 41 / Clarified potential location of GLTPS bypass switch.
General / Updated most “PTC” references to “GLTP”.
ALL ELSE REMAINS AS PREVIOUSLY STATED
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Supplier Questions and MBTA Response
- Supplier Question:
Are the new (CAF) low floor (24) vehicles on order yet? Can our requirements regarding the onboard equipment needed for this new system be added to the vehicles prior to delivery to MBTA? What is the current schedule for delivery of the Number 9 (CAF) vehicles to MBTA?
MBTA Response:
The Type 9 Pilot cars (2) are expected to be on MBTA property March of 2018. However, they will be at the Manufacturing facility in Elmira, NY in August of 2017.
Provisions have been included in the Type 9 vehicle specification to allow for space for GLTPS equipment such as speed sensors, a rooftop antenna, console space for an operator display, power and wiring provisions.
Note that the MBTA expects all GLTPS equipment across the different vehicle types to be as interchangeable as possible.
- Supplier Question:
How many vehicles will be available for the following:
Survey/Inspection by Contractor?
Retrofit simultaneously during the Program?
How many vehicles are in usage on a daily basis (Fleets)?
MBTA Response:
For Survey/Inspection: At least one vehicle of each type and configuration will be provided for the contractor's site survey.
For retrofit simultaneously during the Program: The MBTA is responsible for providing the labor for installation on the vehicles. The contractor responsibilities are defined in the RFP and Technical Specification.
- Supplier Question:
What kind of Interlocking does MBTA currently employ?
Is their detailed information available pertaining to the electrical interfaces to the signals?
What type of track vacancy detection system is in use on the Green Line currently?
MBTA Response:
The typical signaling circuits can be found in Appendix 6 of the Technical Specification.
- Supplier Question:
Is the Project governed by AREMA Compliance?
Will the MBTA consider CENELEC Compliance with SIL 3 & 4 Safety Factors? There is considerable newer European Technology available governed by CENELEC Compliance.
MBTA Response:
Refer to Section 5.1.3.3 of the Technical Specification.
- Supplier Question:
Page C4-2, Section C 4.02 Guarantee of End Products, D. states: All work performed by Authority personnel on behalf of the contractor in connection with this section and all other applicable sections of the contract shall be invoiced by the Authority to the contractor at the established flat rate of up to $108 per hour. When does this apply? Is the SI responsible for paying for install work on the demo? Is the SI responsible to pay for work on the installation? Or is the SI responsible only for warranty repairs?
MBTA Response:
Section C4.02 applies to the scope of the guarantee of the end product. MBTA will provide labor for the Proof of Concept testing. Refer to RFP Section C4.01 E for SI installation requirements.
- Supplier Question:
When is pricing due for Phase 3? The RFP states that the pricing proposal is due at the same time as the Phase I proposal. This does not give the SI a chance to survey cars and/or wayside. It makes more sense that the SI provide the price proposal after Phase 2 demo is complete.
MBTA Response:
Refer to updated RFP Sections 2.6 and 3.7.
- Supplier Question:
What car type and quantity will be used for the Proof of Concept Demonstration?
MBTA Response:
It is envisioned that the POC demonstration will include two (2) train consists each made up of 2-3 cars, using a combination of Type 7 and Type 8 cars. Most tests will be completed using these 4-6 cars. Dead Tow tests will need an additional 2-3 cars; however, depending on the proposed solution, these additional cars may or may not need any GLTPS equipment installed on them.
- Supplier Question:
How are the brake rates different for the 3 fleets?
MBTA Response:
This is outlined in the Technical Specification, in Section 2.4.1.5.2.
- Supplier Question:
Is a copy of the vehicle survey mentioned in A1.1.3 available?
MBTA Response:
The survey is Appendix 1.
- Supplier Question:
Do all car types have wheel size compensation active on-board?
MBTA Response:
No cars currently employ any form of wheel size compensation on-board, as no ATC or PTC systems are currently in use on the Green Line vehicles.
- Supplier Question:
The assumption is that the Green Line is a captive fleet (Types 7, 8, and 9), however will there be operation of any other vehicle types (maintenance, track geometry or otherwise) that will not be equipped with the TPS, or is the expectation that these will also be equipped with a TPS?
MBTA Response:
There is no expectation at this time that other vehicle types will be part of this procurement/project. Therefore, the MBTA does not expect the contractor to provide any effort into equipping GLTPS on other vehicle types which are not mentioned in the RFP or Specification.
- Supplier Question:
Under what conditions is the E-brake to be invoked for the GLTPS? Is it expected that the GPTPS will have a type of brake assurance (this is typically a vital application)? Also, it is mentioned that the E-Brake may be described in the Phase II report. Is it possible for the phase II report to be provided as part of the RFP material?
MBTA Response:
The GLTPS should not interface with emergency brakes at all. The GLTPS should only interface with the full service brakes. TS Section 2.4.1.4.3.3 was only included in the TS to provide reference information about existing jerk limiting on the trains.
- General Appendix Question:
MBTA Response:
The information provided in Technical Specification Appendix Section 1 (as well as other Appendix sections) have been provided as reference only. The intent of the appendices is to assist the contractors in proposing a valid technical solution. The MBTA does not guarantee the accuracy of the appendices; it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to perform a full and complete site survey of the vehicles and wayside to validate this information.
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