Ballast Picks & Tamping Picks Parts & Wearable Items

This contract, identified as E249773, is a one-year agreement with four optional renewal periods of one year each, covering the supply of ballast picks, tamping picks, and wearable items. All relevant bid information and the parts price list are available on the MTA portal under event number E249773. The contract is intended for use across all New York State counties, with the primary location being the Metro-North Railroad's Work Equipment Repair Shop in North White Plains, NY. The procurement involves parts not limited to those explicitly listed, allowing for pricing adjustments at the time of requirement, with a 5% discount and a 10% upcharge applicable to emergency orders for related OEM equipment, accessories, and parts. The previous vendor for these items was Ballast Tools Inc., and the contract does not specify any set-aside goals for minority, women, or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The solicitation, posted on November 20, 2024, with a response deadline of December 12, 2024, is managed by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) - Metro-North Railroad. The contract size ranges from $500,000 to $2 million, with the procurement contact being Eric Dunn, a procurement specialist reachable via email and phone. The contract aims to ensure the availability of essential parts for maintenance and repair operations, supporting the ongoing operational needs of the railroad across all NYS counties.