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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Transportation was posted on July 9, 2015. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Field Demonstration of Geocell Track Substructure Support System under High Speed Passenger Railroad Operations

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FR15RPD00TTCI00025Federal

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Solicitation # N0016426RGW20
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NAICS: 336510
New
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Panelized Crossovers, Turnouts, Diamond Crossing Complete and Special Track Components
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Metra is soliciting bids for the procurement of new panelized crossovers, turnouts, diamond crossings, and special track components to be used within its commuter rail system across Will, Cook, and Lake Counties, Illinois. The primary objective is to install a new control point and replace obsolete or worn components to enhance operational reliability and safety. The contract will be awarded to the bidder providing the lowest responsive and responsible bid on a grand total basis, with the award process occurring within 90 days of the bid opening on November 11, 2026. Technical requirements mandate compliance with AREMA and ASTM standards, and all components must be shipped via flatbed truck in panels with rails and ties fully in place. Bidders must adhere to strict packaging and marking guidelines, including the use of nylon straps for loading and specific stenciling for weights and lifting points. The procurement includes rigorous compliance mandates, such as Buy America certifications for steel and iron products exceeding 150,000 dollars, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, and adherence to the Corrupt Practices Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Deliveries are designated for specific Metra Engineering Department facilities in Glenview and Chicago, with pricing required to include all freight, shipping, and handling costs. To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a signed contract signature page, a complete prime-subcontractor list, and bid on all requested items. Inspection will be conducted by Metra at the manufacturer's facility prior to shipment, and a one-year warranty is required from the date of delivery or final acceptance.
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The Federal Railroad Administration intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to ZETA-TECH, a Harsco Rail Business Unit, for the full scale in-track field evaluation of geocell materials. Valued at 182,670.00 dollars with an expected performance period of two years, the project will take place on Amtrak track within the Northeast corridor. The primary objective is to demonstrate how geocell technology can reduce the rate of track geometry degradation under actual main line conditions. The scope of work includes the installation of geocell materials and test instrumentation, continuous monitoring of test and control sites, and an analysis of degradation rates to determine increases in surfacing cycles. Additionally, the contractor is required to conduct a post mortem investigation of the materials and perform a comprehensive economic analysis. ZETA-TECH was selected as the sole source because they previously initiated the evaluations, and transitioning to a different contractor would result in substantial cost increases and delays.

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Contract Value

$182,591

NAICS

336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing

Place of Performance

DC, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad Administration
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA
Contacts
Devona Jackson

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The Federal Railroad Administration, Washington, DC, intends to award a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract to ZETA-TECH: A Harsco Rail Business Unit to complete the full scale in-track field evaluation of geocell materials. ZETA-TECH: A Harsco Rail Business Unit, started the in-track field evaluation of geocell materials. An alternative contractor other than ZETA-TECH: A Harsco Rail Business Unit will result in additional time for the contractor to gain knowledge of the previous evaluations and substantially more cost to the government. This contract expected period of performance is for a two year period. The value of the contract is expected to be $182,670.00. The proposed contract action, for which the Government intends to solicit to only one source under authority of FAR 6.302, is for full scale in-track field evaluation of geocell materials under actual main line track conditions on Amtrak track on the Northeast corridor. The purpose of this test is to examine and demonstrate the effectiveness of the geocells technology in reducing the rate of track geometry degradation. Also, the following requirements are required: 1.) Install the geocell material and test instrumentation. 2.) Monitor the geometry and performance of the test and control sites. 3.) Analyze rate of degradation and determine increase in surfacing cycle. 4.) Perform post mortem investigation of the geocell material and its condition. 5.) Perform economic analysis for use of the geocell material. This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals; however interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this synopsis. Interested parties with the capability of meeting the proposed requirements are requested to provide an E-mail to the FRA point of contact, Ms. Devona Jackson,(contact@example.gov) no later than 1:00 p.m. EST Friday, June 12, 2015. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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