Sound Transit Biddingo #IB 0113-23

Sound Transit awards contract for two hi-rail truck rentals (crane and dielectric bucket) for two years

Sound Transit, the regional transit authority for King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties in Washington, has awarded a contract for the monthly rental of two specialized hi-rail trucks over a two-year period. - Government Buyer: - Sound Transit (Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority), Procurement and Contracts Division - Contact: Lionel Boisvert, Sr. Contracts Specialist - Vendors: - Awarded to Custom Truck One Source - Pro Group Equipment LLC also submitted a bid - OEMs: - No specific OEMs mandated; vendors must supply trucks meeting detailed technical and safety requirements - Products/Services Requested: - Two hi-rail trucks for monthly rental (24 months each): - One hi-rail truck with a small crane - Capable of lifting 1,500 lbs at 15 ft - Equipped with safety outriggers and remote/wireless crane control - One dielectric bucket hi-rail truck - Telescopic insulated articulated boom, minimum 45 ft working height - Platform capacity 350 lbs, dielectric properties withstand minimum 2,000V DC - Both trucks must: - Be diesel, 4x4, crew cab, less than 100,000 miles - Fit within train envelope (max 12 ft height, 86 in width) - Be certified for hi-rail and dielectric safety - Include storage for crew and tools, and meet stringent operational and safety specs for rail yard use - Maintenance: - Routine maintenance by Sound Transit - Unscheduled maintenance by contractor - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Trucks must navigate super-elevated track, tight curves, and various track features - 24/7 availability, including weekends and holidays, as required - Delivery to Sound Transit's Bellevue facility - Certification for hi-rail and dielectric safety required for each vehicle

Description

Sound Transit is soliciting bids for the monthly rental of two hi-rail trucks, including one small crane and one dielectric bucket truck. The trucks must meet specific operational and safety specifications to navigate the Sound Transit Rail Yard and Alignment. The contract term is two years, and the scope includes maintenance responsibilities and certification requirements. Bids were due by October 11, 2023, and the award has been made.

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