New York State Contract Reporter #NYSDOT PIN 9935.51.301, Contract DR38946

Locomotive #3051 Wheel Replacement and Component Overhaul for CACV Railroad

This opportunity seeks vendors to perform a comprehensive wheel and component replacement on Locomotive #3051 for the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad (CACV), managed by the Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society. - Government Buyer: - Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society (CACV Railroad), funded by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Passenger Freight Rail Assistance Program - Products & Services Requested: - Supply and installation of 8 new Fat 40” locomotive wheels (bored, mounted, and installed) - Reconditioning of 4 axles, including conversion from friction to roller bearings - Disassembly, cleaning, repair, reassembly, and painting of 2 truck assemblies - Replacement parts for truck assemblies as needed - Basic overhaul of 4 model 731 traction motors - Repair and cleaning of gear cases - Freight services for shipping assemblies between CACV and the repair facility (if provided by vendor) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with FRA, NYSDOT, ASTM, ANSI, AAR, AWS, AISI, ASME, and CFR standards - All replaced parts must be returned to CACV - Deliverables include technical documentation and a warranty of at least two years or 2,000 operating hours - No specific OEMs are named; opportunity is open to all qualified vendors - No MWBE, SDVOB, or DBE participation goals - Quantities: - 8 wheels, 4 axles, 2 truck assemblies, 4 traction motors - Period of Performance: - Work to be completed by the end of 2026; vendor to propose start date and duration

Description

The Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad (CACV) is seeking quotes from interested vendors or contractors to replace all eight wheels on their four-axle American Locomotive S4 #3051. The scope includes reconditioning axles with conversion from friction to roller bearings, installing new wheels, cleaning and repairing truck assemblies and gear cases, overhauling traction motors, and painting truck assemblies. The work requires coordination for removal and reinstallation of truck and wheel assemblies, with shipping potentially provided by either CACV or the contractor. Responses are due by August 7, 2026, and questions by July 31, 2026.

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