Opportunity
Building and General Services of Vermont #Concrete_Panels_RFQ_FINAL_20260415
Vermont Solicits Precast Concrete Railroad Crossing Panels
Posted
April 15, 2026
Respond By
April 23, 2026
Identifier
Concrete_Panels_RFQ_FINAL_20260415
NAICS
327390
The Vermont Agency of Transportation Rail Bureau is soliciting bids for precast concrete panels for railroad grade crossings. - Government Buyer: - Vermont Office of Purchasing & Contracting, on behalf of the Agency of Transportation Rail Bureau - Products/Services Requested: - Precast concrete railroad crossing panels (field and gage panels) for rail sizes 115 and 136 - Option A: 8 field panels and 20 gage panels per rail size - Option B: 12 field panels and 30 gage panels per rail size - All necessary hardware: lag bolts, washers, abrasion pads, and plugs - Technical and Quality Requirements: - Panels must be manufactured with a minimum of 6000 psi concrete and American Grade 75 reinforcement - Must include elastomeric non-conductive filler or boot for rail insulation - Must meet HS20-44 loading per AASHTO standards with a 30% impact increment - Non-skid surface, freeze/thaw and deicer resistance required - Elastomeric bearing pads and lifting eyes included - Strict dimensional tolerances and shunt resistance required - Drawings must be stamped by a Vermont-licensed Professional Engineer - Delivery Location: - Agency of Transportation District #3 Maintenance Garage, 143 VT Route 30 South, Castleton, VT 05735 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; panels must be from an approved manufacturer
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Vermont Office of Purchasing & Contracting on behalf of the Agency of Transportation Rail Bureau. It seeks to establish contracts with one or more companies to supply precast concrete panels designed for railroad grade crossing surfaces, including all necessary hardware for installation. The panels must meet specific material and dimensional requirements, including high-strength concrete, reinforcement standards, and design certifications by a Vermont-licensed Professional Engineer. Bidders must submit questions by April 17, 2026, and quotes by April 23, 2026.