San Mateo County Transportation Authority Planetbids #27-J-P-006

On-Call Rail Safety, Security, and Quality Support Services for Caltrain

The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB) is seeking qualified firms for a five-year on-call contract to provide rail safety, security, quality assurance, and executive advisory support services for Caltrain. - Government Buyer: - Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB) - Administered by San Mateo County Transit District, Contracts & Procurement Department - Scope of Services: - On-call provision of professional personnel for planned and unplanned assignments - Services include: - Regulatory compliance with FRA, FTA, TSA, CPUC, and OSHA - Safety program development and maintenance (e.g., System Safety Program Plan, Passenger Train Emergency Preparedness) - Capital project safety oversight and construction safety - Independent quality assurance per Caltrain Quality Management Plan - Incident investigation, emergency preparedness, and safety/security certification - Executive-level advisory for complex or high-risk assignments - Safety data analytics, safety culture initiatives, and program management - Support for special projects, audits, and reporting - Key Requirements: - Key personnel must have rail experience - Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation encouraged (5-point preference) - No specific OEMs or vendors named - Not-to-exceed contract value: $7,272,335 - Work issued via Work Directives on an as-needed basis - Labor rates may be adjusted annually based on CPI or actual increases, subject to approval

Description

This solicitation is for on-call rail safety and quality support services provided to the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board. The contract term is for 5 years and involves providing various professional, technical, and consulting services related to rail safety, quality assurance, and support activities. The solicitation includes a pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, and proposals are due by August 17, 2026. The procurement process is conducted electronically through the PlanetBids portal.

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