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Lithium-Ion and Nickel-Cadmium Battery Charging, Load Testing, New Battery Supplier, Recycling and Disposal Services

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2026-RFI-100State & Local

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Valley Metro Rail, Inc. is seeking innovative solutions and services to enhance the maintenance and lifecycle management of its vehicle battery systems, specifically focusing on lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium technologies. The agency aims to improve battery reliability, safety, and availability through the establishment of repeatable testing methods, advanced diagnostics, and traceable historical records. The scope of work includes requirements for battery charging and discharging, load and capacity testing, condition assessments, and options for repairing or rebuilding battery systems. This solicitation, identified as 2026-RFI-100, also encompasses the procurement of new batteries and the implementation of compliant recycling and disposal pathways for end-of-life components. Based in Maricopa County, Arizona, Valley Metro is evaluating these capabilities to support the continued expansion and modernization of its light rail network. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 15, 2026, with inquiries directed to the Chief Maintenance Engineer or the Procurement Manager.

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Valley Metro seeks battery maintenance, diagnostics, procurement, and recycling services for light rail.

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2026 RFI100 - Battery Charging, Testing, and Disposal Services

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ENG-TPS-003 Battery System Testing RFI

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AgencyArizona → Transportation
Contacts2 people available
OfficeMaricopa County, AZ, 85003, USA
Organization / AgencyArizona → Transportation
Office AddressMaricopa County, AZ, 85003, USA
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Thomas FitzgeraldChief Maintenance Engineer
Kevin QueryProcurement Manager

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Valley Metro Rail, Inc. ("Valley Metro") operates a light rail network and is exploring innovative solutions to improve battery reliability, availability, safety, maintainability, and lifecycle value by establishing repeatable testing methods, improved diagnostics, traceable historical records, practical repair and rebuilding options, and compliant recycling and disposal pathways. As Valley Metro continues to expand and modernize its transit system, the agency is evaluating technologies and services to improve the maintenance and lifecycle management of its vehicle battery systems. The fleet incorporates various battery technologies and applications, creating a need for flexible capabilities for battery charging and discharging, load and capacity testing, diagnostics, condition assessment, repair, rebuilding, and end-of-life recycling and disposal.

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