Rolling Stock Inspection Services

The contract seeks rolling stock inspection services under RFP-Doc2104296360 issued by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas, with a response deadline of May 27, 2026. The solicitation is governed by METRO-specific procurement policies and Texas state compliance requirements, with no application of federal military standards or explicit FAR clauses. The scope of work requires the contractor to perform comprehensive inspections of rolling stock at the manufacturer’s facility during production, ensuring adherence to METRO’s vehicle specifications and contractual obligations. Key deliverables include daily and weekly progress reports, photographic or video documentation of deficiencies, production books, test reports, and properly documented expense invoices. The contractor must maintain a quality control system approved by METRO and employ inspectors with at least five years of experience in critical rolling stock testing procedures, including wheelchair lift functionality, door operations, road and water tests, welding audits, and HVAC and powertrain evaluations. The contract has a base performance period of three years with options for two additional one-year extensions and a possible six-month month-to-month extension, contingent on fund availability. Award will be determined on a best-value basis, balancing technical merit and price, with no requirement to select the lowest-priced offer. Technical evaluation emphasizes key personnel qualifications and firm experience, each weighted at 30 points, with the remainder allocated to the technical approach and pricing. The contractor must submit a separate technical proposal and sealed pricing proposal via METRO’s Bonfire portal, adhering to strict submission guidelines that prohibit facsimiles or email submissions and require PDF-only electronic files. Key personnel substitutions require prior written approval, and all employees must be U.S. citizens or legally authorized to work in the U.S. The contractor is obligated to flow down contract terms to subcontracts over $100,000, comply with the Texas Public Information Act, post required federal notices, and maintain records for audit purposes. No small business goal is specified, though participation in METRO’s SBE/DBE programs is monitored through third-party certifications. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via B2Gnow, referencing the contract number and including evidence of acceptance, and payments are processed through METRO’s accounting office in Houston, Texas.