Sound Transit Biddingo #RP 0022-21

Sound Transit Light Rail Simulation Modeling, Advisory, and Maintenance Services Award

Sound Transit, the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, is expanding its Link Light Rail system and has awarded a contract for Light Rail Simulation Modeling and Advisory Services. - Government Buyer: - Sound Transit (Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority), serving King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties in Washington - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or simulation software vendors are named in the notice or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Acquisition, configuration, initialization, and testing of two dynamic rail simulation models for Link Light Rail (LLR) and Tacoma Light Rail (TLR) - Operation of simulation models, simulation runs, technical analyses, reports, and memorandums - Strategic advisory services including updates to Rail Fleet Management Plans, development of Operations Plans, operator scheduling strategies, and operational analysis - Project management plans, background reports, simulation model reports - Optional delivery and installation of simulation software and models, training of Sound Transit personnel, and provision of documentation - Maintenance services for vehicles, facilities, and systems (preventive, corrective, unscheduled, and emergency maintenance) - Notable Requirements: - Simulation models must support rapid development and running of multiple alternative operating scenarios, forecasting, and performance monitoring - Fleet expansion from 62 to 214 light rail vehicles (LRVs) with new maintenance facilities (OMF East in Bellevue) - Maintenance services contracted to King County Metro and third-party contractors - Deliverables include lump sum and on-call services, electronic proposal submission, and adherence to Sound Transit's diversity program policies - Optional training and software delivery for simulation models - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of five years, with options for five additional one-year extensions - Fleet and maintenance plans cover 2020 through 2029, with ongoing maintenance projected through 2030 - Primary NAICS codes: 485 (Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation), 541 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) - No specific simulation software or OEMs are named, but the opportunity is relevant to providers of rail simulation solutions and light rail vehicle manufacturers.

Description

Sound Transit issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Light Rail Simulation Modeling and Advisory Services. The contract involves acquiring, configuring, initializing, and testing two light rail operations simulation models for Link Light Rail and Tacoma Light Rail. The contractor will operate the simulation models, perform simulation runs, and provide associated technical analyses, reports, and memorandums. The initial contract term is five years with an option to extend for five additional one-year terms. Proposals were due by November 10, 2021, and the solicitation has been awarded.

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