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This Government Contract opportunity from California was posted on May 12, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Ultrasonic Rail Testing Services

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PWL469.0-26State & Local

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MTS is seeking a qualified contractor to perform ultrasonic rail testing and inspection services on its light rail system in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration standards. The scope of work includes detecting internal rail flaws, analyzing test results, providing detailed recommendations for mitigating identified defects, and suggesting enhancements to existing rail maintenance programs. The contractor is responsible for submitting comprehensive reports that document findings and proposed solutions to ensure the safety and integrity of the rail infrastructure. All bids must be submitted electronically through PlanetBids by 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on June 26, 2026, and bidders must be registered MTS vendors on the platform. Bids must combine the required bid form and MTS-specific documents into a single PDF file. Technical support for uploading submissions is available via the PlanetBids Support tab, and bidders are encouraged to allow sufficient time before the deadline. The bid opening will be conducted virtually, with a link provided for public access. The solicitation number is PWL469.0-26, issued by the Purchasing Department of the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System in California, with Brianda Diaz designated as the primary point of contact.

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MTS seeks contractor for ultrasonic rail inspections per FRA standards, submissions due June 26, 2026, via PlanetBids.

Agency

California → Purchasing Department of San Diego Metropolitan Transit SystemView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

1255 Imperial Avenue, Suite 1000 San Diego, California 92101, CA, USA

Set-Aside

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Documents

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PWL469.0-26 Ultrasonic Rail Testing Services IFB

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AgencyCalifornia → Purchasing Department of San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
Contacts1 person available
OfficeCA, USA
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California → Purchasing Department of San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
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Scope: MTS seeks to engage with an experienced and qualified contractor to provide rail testing and inspection of, and reporting on, its light rail system. The work will encompass rail ultrasonic testing and inspections as prescribed by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Standards. The work will also include the preparation and submittal of detailed reports and recommendations for mitigation of flaws and defects that may be discovered during the tests and inspections. The tests and inspections will focus on locating internal flaws; analysis of findings, recommendations regarding findings, and recommendations on how existing rail maintenance programs may be enhanced, and resolution/mitigation of defects discovered during testing.
Notes: All bids will be submitted electronically via upload on PlanetBids. You must be registered as an MTS vendor on PlanetBids to submit your bid electronically. Please submit bid form and required MTS forms in one (1) PDF document.
Should you experience difficulty uploading your bid please seek help through the PlanetBids Support tab. Allow enough time to upload your bid as the submissions will close at 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time on the due date.
You may join the bid opening at the following link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/035a55a1-b5b7-4b3d-ad30-f11f130034e3@0d561a92-4877-405b-817b-f00831ad4d8b

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