Opportunity
Merx #RQQ-2025-CIEN-100
Metrolinx Solicits Vendors for Asset Failure and Underperformance Investigation Services
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
RQQ-2025-CIEN-100
NAICS
541330, 541690
Metrolinx, the regional transit agency in Southern Ontario, is seeking to establish a Vendor of Record (VOR) for Asset Failure / Underperformance Investigation Services. - Government Buyer: - Metrolinx (Southern Ontario transit agency) - Engineering and Safety division responsible for reliability monitoring and asset management - Services Requested: - Emergent investigation services for asset failures and underperformance - Formal failure analysis, identification of root causes, corrective action recommendations, and verification processes - Support for reliability and availability improvements across all Metrolinx business units - Contract Structure: - Vendor of Record arrangement - Minimum of two, generally three or more, vendors to be engaged - Five-year contract term - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors named - Services must address emergent (unplanned) asset issues - Focus on continuous improvement and formalized investigation processes - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed in the solicitation
Description
Metrolinx is soliciting proposals to establish a Vendor of Record arrangement for Asset Failure / Underperformance Investigation Services. The services are to be provided on an emergent basis over a five-year term. The Engineering and Safety division at Metrolinx is responsible for reliability monitoring and continuous improvement through failure analysis and corrective actions. The contract aims to engage a minimum of two proponents, generally three or more, to support asset reliability and availability improvements.