Sound Transit Biddingo #RP 0033-21

Sound Transit On-Call Railroad Flagging Services for Construction Projects

Sound Transit, the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, is seeking a contractor to provide on-call railroad flagging services to support construction projects along its railroad right-of-way, primarily in Pierce County, WA, but also covering King and Snohomish counties. - Government Buyer: - Sound Transit (Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority), Procurement Office - Key contact: Betty Chan-Etquibal, Sr. Contract Specialist - Scope of Work: - On-call railroad flagging services for construction projects - Contractor must supply qualified flaggers, vehicles, cell phones, PPE, and all required documentation (BNSF Maintenance of Way Operating Rules, Timetables, Roadway Worker Protection Plan, Track and Time Book, General Orders) - Flaggers must be trained and certified per 49 CFR Part 214 and BNSF MWOR, with at least one year of Class I railroad experience - Services scheduled via task orders; work may occur during regular hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays - Estimated annual service hours: 1,000 to 5,000 for regular hours, with additional overtime and holiday hours - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with federal and BNSF safety regulations - Prevailing wage requirements - Emphasis on small business and DBE participation - Contractor responsible for supervision, safety briefings, and coordination with Sound Transit project managers - Two possible one-year contract extensions with potential rate escalations - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; the procurement is for labor and services, not equipment or materials.

Description

Sound Transit is seeking proposals for on-call railroad flagging services primarily in Pierce County, Washington. The contract duration is five years with potential extensions. The contractor will provide qualified flagging personnel and equipment to support construction projects along Sound Transit's railroad right-of-way. The procurement process includes a pre-proposal meeting and multiple addenda and clarifications. The bid submission deadline was September 27, 2021, at 2:00 PM PT.

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