Sound Transit Biddingo #RTA/RP 0081-25

Sound Transit Propulsion System Upgrade for Kinkisharyo Light Rail Vehicles

Sound Transit is seeking proposals for upgrading the propulsion systems of its Kinkisharyo ST1 Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) in Bellevue, King County, Washington. - Government Buyer: - Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) - Office: Contracts Specialist (Edward Schroeder) - OEMs and Vendors: - Kinkisharyo (OEM for existing LRVs) - Products and Equipment Requested: - Complete propulsion system upgrades for 62 Kinkisharyo LRVs - Key components include: - Propulsion inverter - Propulsion control unit - Dynamic brake resistor - High speed circuit breaker - Line filter inductors and capacitors - Contactors - Portable Test Units (4 units) - Electronic Boards Test Equipment (2 units) - Spare parts - Manuals and catalogs - Services Requested: - Design, engineering, manufacturing, and delivery of propulsion systems - Removal of existing equipment and installation of new systems (62 vehicles) - Comprehensive testing and commissioning - Operator and maintenance training (including train-the-trainer) - Project management and program control - Safety and security certification support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Propulsion system must be a form, fit, and function replacement with a 15-year service life - Minimum warranty period of two years from first use or delivery - Compliance with federal regulations, including Buy America provisions - No DBE goal, but small business participation is encouraged and tracked - Integration with existing vehicle systems and provision of diagnostic tools - Federally funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration

Description

Sound Transit is soliciting proposals from firms to design, manufacture, and deliver upgraded propulsion equipment for the Kinkisharyo light rail vehicle fleet. The procurement includes related support services for the propulsion equipment. Proposals must be submitted electronically by November 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT. The contract term will be effective upon execution until final acceptance, not to exceed four years.

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