Amtrak #ADVANCE NOTICE - RICHMOND

Amtrak SFC #4 Design-Build Renewal

Amtrak is seeking qualified design-build contractors for renewal of SFC #4 at its Richmond Static Frequency Converter Station in Philadelphia. - Government buyer: National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), Procurement Construction office. - Project: Design-build renewal of Static Frequency Converter (SFC) unit #4. - OEMs named: GE Verona and Siemens Mobility GmbH are identified as potential suppliers for the SFC and associated components; contractor partnerships with either are contemplated. - Products and scope: - 1 SFC #4 converter unit. - Cooling system replacement; adapt existing piping if possible. Quantity not stated. - Local converter control replacement. Quantity not stated. - 1 three-phase converter input transformer. - 1 single-phase converter output transformer. - 1 station control system designed to support future integration of five new SFC units. - 1 secure fenced area at the 138 kV tie-in yard. - Notable requirements: Firms should demonstrate experience on similar projects, including projects valued at $25 million or more, and address Amtrak’s Domestic Buying Preference Rules. This is an advance notice seeking Letters of Interest, not a request for proposals or a contract award. - Schedule: A future solicitation, proposal period, and award are anticipated; the project’s performance start, end, and duration are not stated.

Description

Amtrak is issuing an advance notice to identify qualified general contractors interested in a future construction procurement for the Richmond Static Frequency Converter Renewal #4 Project in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The project involves replacing and constructing a new SFC #4, including specified converter equipment, and adding station controls and a secure fenced area. The project is expected to be procured under a Design-Build construction contract; this notice is not an RFQ, RFP, or IFB. Interested firms are asked to submit a Letter of Interest and Amtrak Pre-Qualification Form 59, with relevant experience including projects in the $25M+ range.

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