Opportunity

Southern California Regional Rail Authority PlanetBids #IFB EP254-27

Repair and Return Services for Metrolink Wheelsets and Gearboxes

Posted

April 07, 2026

Respond By

June 02, 2026

Identifier

IFB EP254-27

NAICS

336390

The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), which operates the Metrolink commuter rail system, is seeking a contractor for the repair and return of locomotive and passenger rail car wheelsets and gearboxes. - Government Buyer: - Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), Metrolink Commuter Rail System - Contracts & Procurement and Materials Management offices - OEMs and Key Vendors: - Bombardier - Rotem - Valdunnes - Bonatrans - IGW (gearboxes) - EMD (Electro-Motive Diesel; bull gears and axles) - Products and Quantities Requested: - Wheel Assembly D87 B (SCRRA P/N 26-34210002-1): 4 units - Wheel Assembly D87 BTR 1:20 Taper (SCRRA P/N 26-34220001-1): 8 units - Wheelset (Axle w/ Gear Box and 2 Wheels) for F125 Locomotive (SCRRA P/N 25-12586032-1): 40 units - Wheel Assembly for Rotem & Bombardier (Double Tapped) (SCRRA P/N 24-34270009-1): 220 units - Gearbox for F125 Locomotive Truck Equipment (SCRRA P/N 25-12583548-1): 2 units - Services Requested: - Repair and return services for wheelsets and gearboxes, including disassembly, inspection, machining, component replacement, reassembly, testing, certification, packaging, and shipment - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendors must hold AAR M-1003 certification - 5-week turnaround time for wheelset repairs - Ability to supply or exchange rebuilt wheel assemblies - Warranty coverage for at least one year post-acceptance - Compliance with inspection, audit, and equal opportunity requirements - Period of Performance: - Firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract - Base period of 3 years with two 1-year renewal options (up to 5 years total) - Primary Place of Performance and Delivery: - Metrolink Central Maintenance Facility, 1555 N. San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90065 - Contracting office at 900 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Description

The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) is soliciting bids for the repair and return services of locomotive and passenger rail car wheelsets and gearboxes. The scope includes disassembly, inspection, machining, component replacement, reassembly, testing, certification, packaging, and shipment of completed wheelsets and gearboxes. The contract is a firm-fixed-price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity agreement with a base period of three years and two one-year renewal options. The work will be performed primarily at the Metrolink Central Maintenance Facility in Los Angeles, CA, with a required 5-week turnaround time for wheelsets and specified overhaul services for gearboxes. The solicitation number is IFB EP254-27, with bids due by June 2, 2026.

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