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Light Rail and Streetcar Operations

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2025-RFP-061State & Local

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Valley Metro is soliciting sealed offers under RFP 2025-RFP-061 for the provision of mobilization, operations, and support personnel for its light rail and streetcar systems. The selected contractor will be responsible for managing qualified staff, including train operators, supervisors, and potentially Operations Control Center personnel, to ensure safe and uninterrupted daily service. The contract structure includes a three-month mobilization period starting April 1, 2027, with a go-live date of July 1, 2027. The initial term is five years, with two optional extensions of two and three years, allowing for a maximum total duration of ten years and three months. The procurement process utilizes a best-value award basis, weighting technical approach and understanding of the scope of work at 30 percent and price at 20 percent. Contractors must adhere to strict operational standards, including the Light Rail Operations and Maintenance Plan and the Agency Safety Plan, while meeting specific performance metrics related to on-time performance and accident prevention. The contract is subject to Federal Transit Administration requirements, including Buy America audits, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards, and comprehensive bonding requirements for both performance and payment at 100 percent of the contract price. Additionally, the solicitation emphasizes small business participation through the City of Phoenix Disadvantaged Business Enterprise-Neutral program, requiring detailed outreach commitments and utilization plans.

General Info

Valley Metro seeks fixed-price operator for light rail and streetcar services in Maricopa County, proposals due Sept 25, 2026.

Agency

Arizona → TransportationView Agency

NAICS

485119 - Other Urban Transit SystemsView NAICS

Place of Performance

AZ, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(41)

2025-RFP-061 DBE-N Clauses

PDF•9 pages•rfp

Request for Substitution or Exemption - City of Phoenix Public Transit

PDF•1 page•request-for-substitution-exemption

2025-RFP-061 DBE-N Outreach Commitment Forms

PDF•3 pages•sow

Light Rail and Streetcar Monthly Performance Reconciliation

PDF•1 page•sow

Executive Summary Form Change Order 1

XLSM•3 pages•contract-summary

Valley Metro South Central Extension Safety and Security Management Plan Revision 7

PDF•sow

Light Rail and Streetcar Monthly Performance Reconciliation

PDF•1 page•performance-incentives-reconciliation

Rail Fleet Management Plan August 2024

PDF•32 pages•management-plan

Evaluator Scoring Guide for RFP Evaluation

DOCX•1 page•evaluation-criteria

Responsibility Questionnaire 2026-03

PDF•7 pages•responsibility-questionnaire

Light Rail and Streetcar Operations Data

PDF•1 page•other

South Central Extension/Downtown Hub Rail Activation Plan Sep 2023

PDF•rail-activation-plan

300.01 Removing a Train from Service Rev F

PDF•136 pages•sop

RFP 2025-RFP-061 Light Rail and Streetcar Operations

PDF•134 pages•rfp

Valley Metro Procedures 100.11 / 100.13 SOPs and Audit Process

PDF•53 pages•sop

VALLEY METRO Transportation Rule Book Rev. 13 April 2024

PDF•59 pages•rulebook

Valley Metro Rail Agency Safety Plan (ASP) Revision 5 January 2025

PDF•142 pages•agency-safety-plan

Valley Metro Light Rail Operations and Maintenance Plan Revision 15 May 2025

PDF•110 pages•sow

City of Phoenix DBE-N Certification of Final Payment

PDF•1 page•certification-of-final-payment

RFP 2025-RFP-061 Price Schedule / Fee Schedule

XLS•5 pages•rfp

Evaluation Team Memorandum for RFP Regional Paratransit Services

DOCX•evaluation-memo

Valley Metro Legal Ethics Policy LGL-01.03

PDF•13 pages•policy

Notice of Preliminary Selection for RFP

DOCX•1 page•special-notice

Valley Metro Light Rail Procedure 400.01 - Single-Track Operation

PDF•117 pages•sow

Public Notice Advertisement Request Form

DOCX•1 page•special-notice

2026-RFP-061 Offer Form

PDF•1 page•offer-form

RFP 2025-RFP-061 Price Proposal Fee Schedule

XLS•5 pages•price-schedule

RFP 2025-RFP-061 Light Rail and Streetcar Operations

PDF•134 pages•rfp

2025-RFP-061 DBE-N Annual Small Business Participation Plan

PDF•4 pages•sbpp

Instructions for Public Advertisement Notice

DOCX•1 page•instructions

Method of Procurement, Contract Type and Term Documentation Form

PDF•2 pages•other

FTA Federal Terms and Conditions Clauses and Certifications

PDF•32 pages•contract-document

Performance Metric Table for Contract Monitoring

PDF•1 page•performance-metric-table

800.01 Handling of Incoming Calls by OCC Rev A

PDF•92 pages•sop

Reporting Requirements Document

PDF•2 pages•information-reporting

Template - Procurement Timelines - Valley Metro RFP Timeline

XLSX•8 pages•other

Notice of Preliminary Selection for RFP

DOCX•1 page•special-notice

Service Calendars FY2025-2028

PDF•1 page•calendar

Valley Metro Request for Proposals

DOCX•1 page•rfp

List of Proposed Subcontractors

PDF•1 page•list-of-proposed-subcontractors

Non-Collusion Affidavit for Proposal Submission

PDF•1 page•other

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AgencyArizona → Transportation
Contacts2 people available
OfficeMaricopa County, AZ, 85003, USA
Organization / Agency
Arizona → Transportation
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Office AddressMaricopa County, AZ, 85003, USA
Contacts
Chris RamirezDeputy Chief Rail Operations
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+1 (555) 000-0000
Barbara CorellaSenior Contracts Administrator
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+1 (555) 000-0000

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Which legal entity(ies) will be contracting? ("Valley Metro" ), invites sealed offers for Purpose for Desired Term commencing on or about Effective Date . This procurement serves Valley Metro's strategic plan through operational excellence.

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