Sound Transit Biddingo #RP 0059-24

Sound Transit Bi-Level Rail Car Overhaul – Bombardier Fleet Modernization

Sound Transit is seeking a contractor to perform a comprehensive overhaul of its fleet of 58 Bombardier-built bi-level passenger rail cars (40 coach cars and 18 cab cars) serving the Puget Sound region. - Government Buyer: - Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit), MTS Contracts Office - OEM Highlight: - Bombardier is the original manufacturer of the bi-level rail cars - Scope of Work: - Overhaul, refurbishment, and renewal of all major systems and components to extend vehicle life and ensure compliance with FRA, AAR, ADA, and APTA standards - Disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, rebuilding, replacement, reassembly, and testing of all specified components - Carbody inspection and repair, including structural engineering assessment and weld repairs - HVAC system upgrades with new Direct Digital Control systems - Door system replacement (side and end doors, operator motors, interlocks, air hoses, etc.) - Electrical system renewal (transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, outlets, LVPS/battery charger) - Truck disassembly, inspection, and rebuild, including air brake component overhaul and FRA-required COT&S inspection - Painting and styling to Sound Transit specifications - Replacement of operator's control consoles, emergency lighting upgrades, and interior/exterior decal replacement - Comprehensive testing and commissioning (watertightness, brakes, leveling, doors, HVAC, lighting, power, communications) - Delivery of updated electronic Vehicle History Books for each car - Vehicle shipping (round trip) for all 58 cars - Labor and Material Estimates: - 12,500 engineer hours, 44,950 electrical hours, 98,890 mechanical hours, 21,576 painter hours, 14,384 certified welder hours, 13,920 test technician hours, 9,360 field service hours - $10,000,000 material markup for replacement parts - Notable Requirements: - All work must be performed by certified personnel - Compliance with Buy America requirements - 2-year warranty period post-final acceptance - Maximum of 4 cars out of service at any time (potential to increase to 11) - Quality assurance, engineering change control, and regular project meetings - No DBE goal for this contract - Contract Structure: - 5-year base term with an option for a 2-year extension - Estimated turnaround of 60–90 days per car - No specific vendors or resellers are named; Bombardier is the primary OEM.

Description

Sound Transit is soliciting proposals from firms to perform overhaul services for its Sounder bi-level rail coach and cab cars. The work includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, rebuilding, replacement, reassembly, testing, and certification of all specified components for each passenger rail car. The contract involves a fleet of 58 cars in two configurations, with detailed technical and personnel requirements. The solicitation includes multiple addenda and clarifications, and the closing date for proposals is September 30, 2024.

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