Purchase of Aluminum Contact Third Rail

This contract involves the purchase of aluminum contact third rail components in accordance with the specifications outlined in LIRR document ETD-20270 REV. 3 and the associated drawing ETD-20271 REV 4. The procurement is managed through the MTA Portal, where interested vendors can access the Invitation for Bid (IFB) under Event #0000527828. Bids must be submitted by November 21, 2025, at 1:30 pm. The scope of work covers a one-time purchase for various locations along the Long Island Rail Road, including Hunter’s Point Avenue to Montauk Point, across multiple LIRR sites in Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, and Suffolk counties. The contract value is estimated to range between $500,000 and $2,000,000. Participation is restricted to vendors registered on the MTA’s online portal, which facilitates searching for procurement opportunities and submitting responses exclusively through the platform. The contract does not specify a service-disabled veteran-owned set-aside. The incumbent supplier for similar contracts within the past five years is Conductix-Wampfler, and the goods have previously been purchased from out-of-state or foreign vendors within the last three years. The primary contact for this solicitation is Alex Cicchetti, Contract Administrator, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden].