Amtrak #2027-027

Amtrak sale of scrap rail and miscellaneous scrap metal at Downingtown Yard

Amtrak is seeking bids for approximately 77 gross tons of scrap rail and miscellaneous scrap metal at its Downingtown Yard in Pennsylvania. - Government buyer: National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), Enterprise Asset Management and Disposition Team (EAMDT); the bid form also refers to Asset Management. - Materials offered: Approximately 65 gross tons of stock rail, switch points, and straight rail, plus approximately 12 gross tons of miscellaneous scrap metal, including C&S cabinets and signal light cages. The bid-form attachment describes the miscellaneous metal quantity as 12 feet, while the release gives 12 gross tons; bidders should clarify this discrepancy. - Pricing and named organizations: Bidders must offer a price per gross ton for rail based on the No. 1 heavy-melt Philadelphia market price published by Fastmarkets. Amtrak is the seller and buyer organization; no manufacturers or product part numbers are identified. - Removal requirements: The successful bidder supplies labor, equipment, transportation, insurance, permits, and other resources to load and remove the materials and clean up debris. A detailed removal plan and the type of on-track equipment must be provided; onsite cutting is permitted. The bid form states that subcontracting is not allowed. - Material and weighing terms: Materials are sold as-is, where-is. Quantities are estimates and must be verified on an independent certified scale at no cost to Amtrak. - Schedule and site requirements: Remove the material within 30 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, which follows payment and acceptance of insurance evidence. The release and attachments differ on whether site inspection is optional, mandatory, or not applicable; bidders should coordinate with Amtrak. Required personal protective equipment applies if inspecting the site. - Insurance and selection: Railroad protective liability insurance is required; the notice states a $288 fee for coverage under Amtrak’s blanket policy. Award, if made, is to the highest responsive, responsible, qualified bidder.

Description

Amtrak is offering for sale approximately 65 gross tons of scrap rail and approximately 12 gross tons of miscellaneous scrap metal, including C&S cabinets and signal light cages. The rail consists of stock rail, switch points, and straight rail; the cabinets and cages are described with approximate dimensions in the notice. The materials are located at 159 Viaduct Ave, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, and bidders must provide their own equipment to load and remove them. Railroad protective liability insurance is required for this project, and the source gives a response deadline of November 19, 2026.

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