New York State Contract Reporter #2137208

Locomotive S4 #3051 Wheel and Truck Assembly Replacement for CACV Railroad

The Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society, through its Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad (CACV Railroad) division, is soliciting quotes for a comprehensive overhaul of Locomotive S4 #3051's wheel and truck assemblies. - Government Buyer: - Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society (CACV Railroad division) - Project funded by New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) grant - Products & Services Requested: - Replacement and installation of eight new Fat 40” wheels (no specific OEM specified) - Reconditioning of four axles, including conversion from friction type to roller bearings - Cleaning, inspection, and repair of two truck assemblies and gear cases - Basic overhaul of four 731 traction motors - Painting of truck assemblies - Shipping of assemblies to and from the repair facility - Return of all replaced parts to CACV - Quantities: - 8 new wheels, 4 axles reconditioned, 2 truck assemblies serviced, 4 traction motors overhauled - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with industry standards (FRA, NYSDOT, ASTM, ANSI, AAR, AWS, AISI, ASME, CFR, The Official Railway Equipment Register) - Deliverables include technical sheets, material certifications, parts data sheets, and inspection/testing reports - Minimum warranty of two years or 2,000 operating hours free from defects - Materials should be domestically sourced when possible - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified suppliers - Payment structured in three phases: arrival at repair facility, completion of repairs, and return to CACV - No MWBE, SDVOB, or DBE goals, but minority enterprise participation encouraged - Prevailing wage rates not required

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, converting 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 options to be indicated by the vendor. Responses are due by August 7, 2026, and questions by July 31, 2026.

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