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Canal/Riverfront Streetcar Wheel

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IFB 2026-024State & Local

Submission Closed08/25/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 336510

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AI Contract Overview

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has issued solicitation IFB 2026-024 for the procurement of Canal/Riverfront Streetcar Wheels. This Invitation for Bids, posted on July 28, 2026, is an open competition for the lowest responsible and responsive bidder under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award basis. Bids must be submitted electronically via the RTA Procureware portal by August 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The scope of work involves the delivery of wheels and associated technical data, including engineering drawings and maintenance manuals, ensuring all goods are delivered in excellent condition to the RTA East New Orleans Facility. The contract is governed by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations and requires strict adherence to Buy America provisions, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and various federal procurement standards. Key administrative requirements include a 32% system-wide Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal and the submission of several mandatory certifications, including non-collusion affidavits and debarment certificates. Payment terms specify that invoices are paid within 30 days of acceptance, with a requirement for prime contractors to pay subcontractors within five days of receiving payment. Inspection and final acceptance will be conducted by the RTA at the destination facility within seven days of delivery.

General Info

New Orleans RTA seeks bids for streetcar wheel by August 25, 2026, no sealing required, delivery to 8225 Willow Street.

Agency

Louisiana → New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

NAICS

336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing

Place of Performance

LA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

IFB 2026-024 Addendum I

amendment

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IFB 2026-024 Addendum II

amendment

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IFB 2026-024 Canal/Riverfront Streetcar Wheel

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IFB 2026-024 Canal/Riverfront Streetcar Wheel Public Notice

presolicitation

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IfB 2026-024: Streetcar 28 inch Steel Tires

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High

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 28

Solicitation

Notice updatedJul 28

Response deadline changed from Aug 31, 2026 to Aug 25, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineAug 25

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/25/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyLouisiana → New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeLA, USA

Organization / AgencyLouisiana → New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

Office AddressLA, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

Return to Bid List Bid NUMBER IFB 2026-024 TITLE Canal/Riverfront Streetcar Wheel PROCESS Unsealed BASE CURRENCY USD STATUS Open for Bidding CLOSES IN 27 days: 14 hours: 53 minutes: 43 seconds DESCRIPTION BID DOCUMENTS BIDDERS CALENDAR
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NUMBER IFB 2026-024 TITLE Canal/Riverfront Streetcar Wheel AVAILABLE DATE 7/28/2026 4:00 PM CLARIFICATION DEADLINE 8/18/2026 2:00 PM DUE DATE 8/25/2026 2:00 PM CONTACT INFORMATION BID TYPE Default Bid Type BILL TO 8225 Willow Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish LA 70119 US SHIP TO 8225 Willow Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish LA 70119 US DESCRIPTION