Sound Transit Biddingo #AE 0078-22

Sound Transit Seeks Engineering and Inspection Consultant Services for Series 3 Light Rail Vehicle Procurement

Sound Transit is seeking qualified firms to provide Engineering and Inspection Consultant Services for its Series 3 Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) procurement. - Government Buyer: - Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) - Scope of Work: - Support for preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to solicit LRV car builders - Assistance in car builder selection - Engineering, project management, and inspection services throughout design, manufacturing, and commissioning phases - Technical specification development, quality assurance, and on-site inspections - Testing, commissioning, and system safety certification for LRVs - Products/Services Requested: - Consultant services for procurement and oversight of a base order of 106 Series 3 Light Rail Vehicles (95-foot or equivalent length) - Potential extension for up to 186 additional vehicles - Notable Requirements: - Estimated contract value up to $22 million - Contract duration of 10 years, with options to extend up to 20 years - 20% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal - Adherence to federal funding terms (FTA Master Agreement) - Compliance with Sound Transit’s sustainability, testing, commissioning, and parking facility design criteria - No specific OEMs or car builders are named; the opportunity is open to qualified engineering and inspection firms

Description

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to provide Engineering and Inspection Consultant Services for the Series 3 Light Rail Vehicle Procurement. The contract duration for the base order of 106 Light Rail Vehicles is estimated to be approximately 10 years and may extend up to 20 years. The consultant will support the preparation of RFPs for soliciting car builders, assist in selecting car builders, and provide engineering, project management, and inspection support during the design, manufacturing, and commissioning phases of the project.

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