PIER B ON-DOCK RAIL SUPPORT FACILITY RAIL YARD ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS

Solicitation HD-S3215, issued by the Long Beach Harbor Department for the Port of Long Beach, covers rail yard access improvements for the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility. The scope of work includes the realignment, relocation, resurfacing, and rehabilitation of existing railroad tracks and the construction of new lead tracks within the Pier B rail yard and Pico Avenue corridor. Key technical requirements involve the installation of new railroad signal systems, modification of the signal system at CP Gaspur, and the implementation of special trackwork such as turnouts and crossovers. The project also encompasses extensive demolition of tracks, pavement, and utilities, as well as earthwork, grading, storm drain improvements, and the relocation of street lighting, all phased around active railroad operations. The contract requires strict adherence to AREMA manuals and CPUC General Orders, with a heavy emphasis on quality control and safety. Deliverables include a Site-Specific Safety Plan, a Railroad Work Plan, and certified Acceptance Test Reports, with testing for equipment and cabling performed by a NETA-certified independent agency. Bidders must submit electronic bids through the Port of Long Beach PB System, including a comprehensive proposal package and an SBE/VSBE Commitment Plan. The project is subject to various federal and state regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act, the Buy America Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Performance security is required in the form of payment and performance bonds for 100% of the contract price, and bid security must be at least 10% of the base bid.