Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #26-04054TD

UTA Seeks Input for Bombardier Bi-Level Railcar Door System Modernization

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is seeking industry input for the overhaul and modernization of passenger door systems on its Bombardier Bi-Level commuter rail vehicles. - Government Buyer: - Utah Transit Authority (UTA), SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICTS - OEM Highlight: - Bombardier is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the Bi-Level rail vehicles - Scope of Work: - Overhaul and modernization of exterior passenger boarding door systems on 38 Bombardier Bi-Level commuter rail vehicles (233-Series and 246-Series) - Replacement or modernization of legacy pneumatic actuation and control equipment - Consideration of electric, pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, hybrid, or other actuation systems - Upgrades to mechanical assemblies, panels, actuators, electronics, diagnostics, and control systems - Lifecycle support, spare parts, documentation, training, and installation support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must address obsolescence and maintenance challenges of current door systems - UTA is open to a range of modernization technologies and methodologies - RFI is for market research to inform a future procurement - Vendors Sought: - Rail vehicle system integrators, door system manufacturers, overhaul providers, and engineering firms with relevant experience in passenger rail door systems

Description

This Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Utah Transit Authority seeks information from qualified vendors regarding the overhaul and modernization of passenger door systems on Bombardier Bi-Level commuter rail vehicles. The RFI aims to gather industry feedback on available technologies, modernization approaches, lifecycle support strategies, and lessons learned to inform a potential future Request for Proposal. The scope includes complete door overhaul, replacement or modernization of door actuation systems, control modernization, diagnostics, spare parts support, and installation options. The RFI is not a procurement and will not result in a contract award.

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