Design Build (DB) Services for GL B Branch Short Term Accessibility Improvements
Project Description
MBTA Contract No. A26CN05
Upgrade stations on the B Branch to meet accessibility standards. Work also includes relocation of Boston College station from Lake St. Yard to Commonwealth Ave, track realignment, and addressing accessibility barriers at multiple grade crossings.
B Branch Stations included in this project: Blandford Street, Packard's Corner, Harvard Ave, Griggs Street, Allston Street, Sutherland Road, Chiswick Road, Chestnut Hill Ave, South Street, and Boston College
Anticipated Advertisement Date: February 2025 Estimated Construction Cost: $74,000,000
Request For Letters of Interest (RFLOI)
Letters of Interests from Design Build Entities or firms interested in receiving a notice of the availability of the RFQ should be received by the MBTA by 11 AM on August 12, 2025.
A full detailed public announcement of the Request for Letters of Interest and submittal instructions is posted on Bid Express:
https://www.bidexpress.com/solicitations/42336
Shortlisted Firms
-Judlau Contracting Inc.
-McCourt Construction Company, Inc.
-Railroad-SPS A Joint Venture LLC
-The Middlesex Corporation
Public Price Opening
The Public Price Opening date has been moved to Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM (EDT)
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/266547112184555?p=UfpwfvCJCvOn4mnWI8
Meeting ID: 266 547 112 184 555
Passcode: 3U33KZ7U
Documents
B Branch Outreach Presentation Slides 5/28/2025
B Branch Outreach Presentation Attendee List 5/28/2025
B Branch Outreach Responses to Questions 11/12/2024
B Branch 5/28 Informational Meeting Invitation
A26CN05 DB RFLOI
A26CN05- RFLOI Respondent list
A26CN05-Best Value Summary




