5-Year Contract for the Sale of Scrap Rail, 3rd Rails and OTM to be removed from various locations along LIRR Right of Way

This five-year contract involves the sale and removal of scrap rail, third rails, and other track materials from various locations along the Long Island Rail Road's right of way, including yards and along the rail corridor in counties such as Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, and Suffolk. The contract is intended to facilitate the removal of these materials as directed by LIRR, with the incumbent contractor being Ray's Transportation, Inc., who has previously held similar contracts within the past five years. The project scope includes pick-up and removal services, with the contract value estimated between five and fifteen million dollars, reflecting its substantial scale and importance to ongoing rail infrastructure maintenance. A site tour is scheduled for September 4, 2025, at 9:30 am at the LIRR Merrits Yard in Farmingdale, NY, which is optional but requires participants to wear vests, helmets, and appropriate shoes for safety. Interested parties can request the solicitation via email from the Contracting Officer, Neil Ackerman, with responses due by September 16, 2025. The contract emphasizes compliance with safety protocols and provides detailed contact information for inquiries. This procurement is managed by the MTA’s Long Island Rail Road, and the solicitation is publicly accessible through the New York State Contract Reporter.