Sound Transit Biddingo #RP 0049-20

Sound Transit seeks rail grinding, polishing, and inspection services for Link Light Rail system

Sound Transit, the Central Puget Sound Regional Authority, is seeking comprehensive rail grinding, polishing, and engineering inspection services to maintain and inspect its Link Light Rail system across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. - Buyer: Sound Transit (Central Puget Sound Regional Authority) - Office: Contracts Specialist - Contact: Kevin Kelly, Senior Contracts Specialist - Scope of Services: - Rail grinding and polishing for maintenance of existing and future tracks - Engineering inspection services, including: - Ultrasonic testing (UT) for rail integrity - Eddy current testing for flaw detection - Geometry inspection for track alignment and safety - Corrugation Analysis Trolley (CAT) measurements for rail surface assessment - Comprehensive visual and defect location inspections - All services include mobilization, demobilization, technical support, and detailed reporting - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on quality management, safety, environmental compliance, and equal employment opportunity - Detailed data reporting formats and documentation required for all inspection results - CAT testing must be included in production reports - Separate polishing step required after grinding - Compliance with prevailing wage rates, subject to annual adjustment - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Supported in part by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration - NAICS codes: 488, 488210 (Support Activities for Rail Transportation) - Contract Structure: - Initial term of five years, with up to five one-year extension options - Work authorized via task orders, with schedules finalized within 30 days of notice - Performance to commence within 90 to 180 days of task order issuance

Description

This procurement is for rail grinding, polishing, and engineering inspection services for rail track maintenance and inspection. The scope includes rail grinding and polishing work, CAT measurements, ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing, geometry inspection, and quality inspection services. The solicitation was posted on June 4, 2020, with a bid response deadline of July 6, 2020. A pre-bid site meeting was held on June 15, 2020, via conference call. The award has been made for this solicitation.

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