Purchase of Aluminum Contact Third Rail

This procurement involves the purchase of aluminum contact third rail components in accordance with the specifications outlined in LIRR ETD-20270 REV. 3 and the associated drawing ETD-20271 REV 4. The contract is a one-time purchase intended to supply various locations along the Long Island Rail Road, covering counties including Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, and Suffolk. Bidders are required to access and submit their proposals exclusively through the MTA Portal under Event #0000527828, with a submission deadline of November 21, 2025, at 1:30 pm. The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, but service-disabled veteran-owned businesses are not specifically set aside. Past procurement data indicates that the same or similar goods have been purchased from out-of-state or foreign vendors within the last three years, and the incumbent supplier for this type of product is Conductix-Wampfler. The contract is managed by the MTA Long Island Rail Road’s Procurement & Logistics Department, with primary contact via email and phone provided for inquiries. The procurement aims to ensure the supply of specialized third rail contact components critical for the operation and maintenance of the LIRR infrastructure. Interested vendors must register and respond through the designated online portal, which facilitates searching for this and other MTA procurement opportunities. The contract emphasizes compliance with specified technical standards and timely submission to meet the agency’s operational needs across multiple Long Island locations.