Turnout and Frog Material

The North County Transit District (NCTD) is seeking qualified contractors to supply and deliver AREMA standard rail materials, specifically turnout and frog components, to support its rail infrastructure. The contract, titled "Turnout and Frog Material," has a solicitation number of 35850 and was posted on July 2, 2025, with a response deadline of August 4, 2025. The project involves providing materials that are essential for maintaining and upgrading the rail lines managed by NCTD, which include the COASTER commuter rail service between Oceanside and San Diego, and the SPRINTER light rail service between Escondido and Oceanside. The work requires access to Camp Pendleton, indicating the need for contractors to meet specific security or logistical requirements. The contract size is estimated to range from $500,000 to $2,000,000, reflecting the scope and scale of the procurement. NCTD manages a significant rail network that includes 62 miles of mainline track used by passenger and freight trains, as well as a 22-mile branch line, highlighting the importance of reliable and high-quality rail materials for operational safety and efficiency. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Suzie Tovar, who can be reached via email or phone for inquiries. The procurement emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations, including vendor registration and certification requirements, as evidenced by the related vendor information forms from other procurement processes. Overall, this contract aims to ensure the availability of essential rail components to support NCTD’s ongoing transit operations and infrastructure maintenance in Northern San Diego County.