Port of Houston #1174146

Port of Houston Authority Solicits As-Needed Railroad Repairs and Emergency Response Services

This opportunity involves the Port of Houston Authority seeking contractors for as-needed railroad repairs across multiple port terminals. - Government Buyer: - Port of Houston Authority (PHA) - Scope of Work: - Railroad repairs at Barbours Cut Terminal, Bayport Container Terminal, and Turning Basin Terminal - Tasks include replacing cross ties, tightening/replacing bolts, regauging tracks, applying ballast, machine tamping, dressing disturbed areas, and emergency derailment response - Annual grade crossing and signal system maintenance by certified companies - Products and Equipment: - Rail spikes (5/8" x 6', AREMA specifications) - Pressure-treated ties (7'' x 9" x 8-1/2') - Ballast (crushed dolomite limestone, AREMA No. 5) - Tie plates (12", inclined, double shoulder, four punch holes, AREMA 115lb rail section) - Example heavy equipment: 2013 Kawasaki 65ZV2 Loader - Services Requested: - Railroad repair labor (foreman, driver, equipment operator, laborer, flagger, backhoe operator) - Annual grade crossing and signal system maintenance - Emergency derailment response and repairs - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with U.S. Track Class Regulations (49 CFR 213) and FRA Standards for Class-1 railroad - Submission of heavy mechanical rail handling equipment inventory (e.g., loaders) for emergency response capability - Resumes of key personnel with relevant experience - Annual maintenance by certified companies per 49 CFR Part 243 - SBE participation encouraged with required documentation - Statutory performance and payment bonds required - Non-divisible bid; must propose on all items - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs required; industry-standard equipment and materials permitted - Example equipment: Kawasaki (Loader) - Contract Details: - Two-year contract period - Pricing firm for six months, with potential for industry-wide price adjustments - Proposals evaluated on price, reputation, benefit to PHA, and compliance - Locations: - Port of Houston Authority terminals (Barbours Cut, Bayport Container, Turning Basin) - Equipment storage example: 0000 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX

Description

This project involves railroad repairs at Port Houston's Barbours Cut Terminal, Bayport Container Terminal, and Turning Basin Terminal. The scope includes replacing cross ties, tightening or replacing loose or damaged bolts, regauging, applying necessary railroad ballast, machine tamping, and dressing properly on an as-needed basis. The work must comply with U.S. Track Class Regulations per 49 CFR 213 and FRA Standards for Class-1 railroad. The contract period is two years, and the contractor must provide labor, equipment, and materials as specified, with materials like rail spikes and ties supplied by PHA.

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