Opportunity
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Opengov #C25134F Pre-Qual
Pre-Qualification for Guadalupe Light Rail Vehicle Wash Improvements at VTA
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
October 02, 2026
Identifier
C25134F Pre-Qual
NAICS
237990, 238210, 238220, 238290
This opportunity is for construction firms to pre-qualify for the Guadalupe Light Rail Vehicle Wash Improvements project at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). - Government Buyer: - Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), Engineering and Program Delivery division - Project Scope: - Removal and replacement of the existing Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Wash System at Building F, Guadalupe Division, San Jose - Installation of a new hybrid drive-through and gantry wash system - Includes programmable controls, water reclamation and filtration, trench and sump drainage, and a freestanding wash bay canopy with lighting - Civil/trackwork, electrical, plumbing, industrial equipment installation, and structural work in an active light rail environment - Requirements: - Firms must have a valid California Class A contractor license with at least 10 years of relevant experience - Submission of detailed pre-qualification questionnaire, financial and bonding information - Compliance with VTA safety procedures and evaluation criteria - Electronic submission of Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) - Joint ventures allowed if each entity is separately pre-qualified - Estimated Construction Cost: - $4.5 to $5.5 million - No specific OEMs or vendors are named at this stage; the opportunity is open to qualified construction firms - Notable: Pre-qualification is required to participate in the subsequent Invitation for Bids (IFB)
Description
This is a pre-qualification solicitation for the Guadalupe Light Rail Vehicle Wash Improvements project. The project involves removing and replacing the existing Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Wash System at Building F of the Guadalupe Division with a hybrid drive-through and gantry wash system. All bidders must complete the qualification questionnaire and be approved by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to be eligible to bid. The deadline for responses is October 2, 2026, at 21:00 UTC. Several addenda have been issued, with the latest incorporating revisions and modifications into the pre-qualification document.