Amtrak #2026-136

Amtrak Solicits Vehicle Grounding Equipment and Contractor Safety Training

This opportunity involves Amtrak's procurement and safety compliance requirements for vehicle grounding equipment and contractor training:

• Government Buyer:

  • National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), Office of Engineering

• Products and Services Requested:

  • Vehicle grounding equipment for various vehicle classes
  • Includes grounding cables, clamps, reels, and related hardware
  • Applies to utility trucks, dump trucks, forestry trucks, boom trucks, tie handlers, cranes, and other specialized vehicles
  • Self-adhesive warning labels/placards
  • ANSI green and black signs for vehicle safety compliance
  • To be installed on driver/passenger doors and equipment sides per detailed instructions
  • Mandatory Amtrak Contractor Safety & Rules Orientation Course
  • Online safety training required for all contractors before accessing Amtrak property
  • Covers Amtrak System Safety Program, Roadway Worker Protection, Electrical Operating Rules, and Blue Signal Protection
  • Course fee: $40 per person; badge valid for one year

• Unique or Notable Requirements:

  • All contractors must complete and pass Amtrak's online safety orientation and obtain a valid contractor ID badge
  • Strict compliance with Amtrak's safety rules and badge renewal is mandatory
  • Detailed installation and equipment standards for grounding and signage must be followed for all applicable vehicles
  • No specific OEMs or part numbers are mandated; equipment must meet Amtrak's published standards

• No specific OEMs or vendors are named; Amtrak sets the technical and safety standards for all equipment and services.

Description

This solicitation is for the sale and removal of scrap rail and frogs located at the Amtrak Odenton Base in Odenton, MD. The project involves approximately 65 gross tons of scrap rail and one unit of scrap frogs. Bidders are required to submit electronic bids including a gross ton price and a detailed removal plan. An optional site visit is available, and bidders must coordinate with the onsite contact. The bidder must provide their own equipment for loading and hauling away the materials. The solicitation includes detailed instructions, certifications, and general provisions for bidders.

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