Valley Metro Opengov #2026-SS-104

Sole-Source Repair of Damaged Light Rail Vehicle by OEM Kinkisharyo

Valley Metro Rail, Inc., the public transit agency serving Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking to award a sole-source contract for the repair of Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) number 142, which was severely damaged in a derailment accident. - Government Buyer: - Valley Metro Rail, Inc. (Maintenance Department) - OEM Highlight: - Kinkisharyo International, LLC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the light rail vehicle and the only vendor with the proprietary information, engineering resources, and specialized equipment required for the repair. - Products/Services Requested: - Repair of Light Rail Vehicle #142 to OEM standards - Includes structural repairs, disassembly, and reassembly - Restoration must meet OEM safety and operational reliability requirements - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Kinkisharyo International, LLC can provide the necessary repair due to proprietary parts and technical expertise - The repair is critical to restore fleet availability and maintain operational reliability - No other OEMs or vendors are considered capable of meeting the requirements - Quantities: - One (1) light rail vehicle repair service - No specific period of performance or contract duration is provided; work is for a single vehicle restoration

Description

Valley Metro Rail, Inc. plans to award a sole-source contract to Kinkisharyo International, LLC for the repair of light rail vehicle number 142, which was extensively damaged in an accident on December 30, 2025. The repair requires adherence to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standards, including disassembly and reassembly. Kinkisharyo is the OEM and the only company with the necessary information, engineering resources, and parts to perform the repair to OEM standards. The contract is necessary to restore the vehicle to service to maintain fleet availability and operational requirements.

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