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This Solicitation opportunity from California was posted on August 7, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Testing and Analysis of Overhead Catenary System Hardware

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88987State & Local

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NAICS: 423710
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Hardware, Tools, and General Maintenance Supplies and Equipment
Solicitation # CSB - 27-01
The City of Bartow, Florida, under solicitation CSB-27-01, is seeking qualified vendors to provide hardware, tools, and general maintenance supplies and equipment for various city departments on an ongoing, as-needed basis. The contract requires vendors to provide a minimum 10% discount off the retail or catalog price, whichever is lower. Deliveries must be made F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid by the bidder. The City applies a local preference for vendors within the Bartow Urban Service Area, allowing them to match the lowest bid if their price is within 7.5% of the lowest non-local offer. Evaluation factors for the Qualified Vendors List include performance history, financial stability, professional reputation, and the ability to fulfill the contract without delay. Compliance requirements are stringent, including adherence to OSHA and UL standards for all manufactured items and the provision of Material Safety Data Sheets for toxic substances per Florida Statute Chapter 442. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $5 million in commercial automobile liability and $500,000 in commercial general liability, with carriers rated A-VII or better by AM Best. Additionally, contractors must utilize the E-Verify system for employee work authorization and submit certifications regarding drug-free workplaces, lobbying, and debarment. Payments are processed in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act, typically within 45 days of invoice receipt.
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This contract involves providing testing and analysis services for the inspection, testing, and failure analysis of components used in VTA's Overhead Catenary System, including clamps, insulators, wires, brackets, and other hardware supporting contact and messenger wires. The primary goal is to identify the root causes of component failures, detect signs of degradation such as brittle fractures or environmental damage, and uncover material defects to ensure the safety and reliability of the overhead system. The work aims to support maintenance and safety assessments by thoroughly evaluating hardware conditions through laboratory testing. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2025, with a response deadline of September 11, 2025. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $1,500,000 and is managed by the California Operations Division. The project is open to qualified vendors, with a designated point of contact being Alexandria De Lashmutt, reachable via email or phone. The services are to be performed within California, and interested parties can find additional details through the provided procurement portal link.

General Info

Agency

California → Operations Division

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

2

S25123 Bid Form 1-B

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S25123 - Testing and Analysis of Overhead Catenary System Hardware

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AgencyCalifornia → Operations Division
Contacts1 person available
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California → Operations Division
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Testing and analysis services are needed for laboratory inspection, testing and failure analysis of VTA's Overhead Catenary System components or samples such as clamps, insulators, wires, brackets, and other hardware that support the overhead contact and messenger wires. The purpose of the inspection and testing is to determine root cause of a component failure, identify any evidence of degradation, signs of brittle fracture failures, environmental degradation, identify material defects for ultimate safety and reliability of the component.

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