# Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District Bonfire #FR-SV-26-002

SMART seeks contractors for railroad signal inspections, testing, and maintenance (Freight Division)

**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** FR-SV-26-002
**NAICS:** 488210

SMART (Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District) is seeking qualified contractors for railroad signal inspections, testing, and maintenance services for its Freight Division.
- Government Buyer:
  - Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART), Freight Division
- Scope of Work:
  - Routine inspections, testing, and maintenance of railroad signal equipment
  - On-call emergency callout maintenance services
  - All services must comply with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements
- Contractor Requirements:
  - Must hold an A-General Engineering Contractor's License
  - Must be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
  - Must meet railroad-specific insurance endorsements
  - Submission of certifications and forms required
- Funding:
  - State of California grant funds or SMART Local Funds
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
- Period of Performance:
  - 3-year base term with two optional one-year extensions
- Notable Requirements:
  - Compliance with FRA regulations
  - Ability to provide emergency maintenance services
  - Multi-year contract structure

### Description

The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District (SMART) is soliciting proposals from qualified, experienced, and licensed railroad contractors to perform Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) required routine inspections, tests, and maintenance, including on-call emergency callout maintenance services for railroad signal equipment along SMART’s Brazos Junction Subdivision. This opportunity supports SMART's Freight Division and requires the prime contractor to hold an A-General Engineering Contractor's License and active registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The contract has a 3-year base term with two one-year options to extend and will be funded using State of California grant funds or SMART Local Funds. Proposals are due by October 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM PDT.

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