Q. What does MTA Bridges and Tunnels buy?
A. We buy the following goods and services, as well as many others
that are not listed:
Q. How do I become a vendor with MTA Bridges and Tunnels?
A. The first step is to get on our vendors list, a computerized
listing of vendors who supply the goods and services we often
need. You can get on the vendors list by calling or writing us
and requesting an application. When
you complete the application just return it to us. If you have
already done business with us before or answered a Request for
Proposal or Invitation for Bid, you're probably already on the
list. We'll be happy to check for you to be sure your firm's name
is listed. Just give us a call.
Q. How will I hear about upcoming opportunities?
A. We try to get the word out to as many potential vendors as
possible. We advertise most of our purchasing needs in newspapers,
trade publications, the NYS Contract Reporter, and the City Record.
If you're on the vendors list, we may contact you directly.
Q. How does the procurement process work?
A. We solicit bids and proposals in four (4) ways:
When we're buying goods and services for under $ 15,000, we telephone vendors
to ask for verbal or written bids rather than advertise. We turn to
our vendors list and other sources to locate qualified vendors.
An IFB is used to obtain bids when a contract is competitively
bid. Vendors submit bids that are opened in a public meeting at
MTA Bridges and Tunnels headquarters, located at 2 Broadway.
The contract is awarded to the qualified responsible vendor submitting
the lowest responsive bid.
IFB's are usually for goods or trade services (such as computer
hardware or construction). Bids for services over $ 15,000, supplies/commodities
over $ 15,000, and construction contracts over $ 25,000 are formally
advertised; suppliers on the vendors list are generally notified by
mail.
We send our RFP's to obtain proposals when a contract is competitively
negotiated. A MTA Bridges and Tunnels committee chooses the best proposals
and then negotiates with those proposers before making a selection
and awarding a contract. RFP's are typically for professional services
and usually advertised.
For architectural/engineering services, we invite firms to submit
expressions of interests for each advertised procurement. These
firms are then prequalified by a MTA Bridge and Tunnels Committee
and RFP's are requested from the most qualified firms. Thereafter,
the RFP process is used to select a firm.
Q. How does MTA Bridges and Tunnels decide who gets a contract?
A. Although the procedures for telephone solicitations, IFBs,
RFEIs and RFPs differ somewhat, in all cases we're looking for
vendors able to carry out the contract's requirements at competitive
prices. We depend on the respondent to prepare your documents
carefully when they respond to an IFB, RFEI, or RFP. You should
read thoroughly all sections of the solicitation material and
include all the requested information in the bid or proposal.
Q. Who is my contact at MTA Bridges and Tunnels?
A. Your contact for making bids, getting on the vendors list, or discussing
opportunities with the MTA Bridges and Tunnels is a member of the Procurement
and Materials staff. Only the Procurement and Materials staff can award
contracts to vendors or buy goods and services. If you require services
in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call our
TTY/TDD number (656) 252-7089 or Victoria Warren, Bid Administration Manager
at (646) 252-7092 for further assistance. Q. How do I become a vendor for the MTA Bridges and Tunnels?
A. Contact the Procurement Department directly
Q. How do I become a vendor for the MTA and its other operating
agencies?
A. See the MTA Procurement section for full details.
MTA Bridges and Tunnels
Contracts Division
2 Broadway, 24 Floor
New York, N.Y. 10004
(646)-252-7092
