Sound Transit Biddingo #IB 0155-25

Sound Transit Solicits Pre-Curved Rail Plugs and Repair Services for Tacoma Link Track

Sound Transit is seeking contractors for urgent rail repair services on the Tacoma Link light rail at the 21st Street and Pacific Avenue crossing in Tacoma, WA. - Government Buyer: - Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit), in coordination with the City of Tacoma - Office: Tacoma Link Rail, Executive Operation Director - OEMs and Vendors: - Voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (specified for pre-curving and manufacturing Ri 59N girder rail) - Products/Services Requested: - Two pre-curved Ri 59N girder rail plugs: - One 20-foot section (for east broken rail replacement) - One 15-foot section (for west rail plug replacement) - Rail removal and installation, including field thermite welding, grinding, and polymer grouting - Traffic control, safety management, site mobilization/demobilization, debris removal, and waste disposal - Submission of construction and safety plans, as-built documentation, and coordination with city authorities for permits - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Rail plugs must be pre-curved to a 460-foot radius to match the track geometry and ensure smooth operation - All work must be performed primarily during overnight hours to minimize disruption to rail service and public traffic - Strict adherence to railway safety training, environmental standards, and coordination with Sound Transit and the City of Tacoma - Project completion required within 45 calendar days after notice to proceed

Description

Sound Transit is soliciting bids for the repair of existing broken rails on the Tacoma Link light rail embedded track at the South 21st Street and Pacific Avenue road crossing in downtown Tacoma, WA. The work involves pre-curving and installing new girder rail plugs to replace damaged sections, coordinating permits, submitting construction and safety plans, and ensuring minimal disruption to rail operations. The project requires night work, adherence to safety and environmental standards, and completion within 45 calendar days after the notice to proceed. A virtual pre-bid meeting and site meeting are scheduled, and electronic bid submissions are required.

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