Summary
VTA seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide Light Rail Ultrasonic Rail Testing ("Services"). Contractor will annually perform an ultrasonic rail flaw detection inspection of the entire light rail system (approximately 78 miles). Contractor is required to use a combination of walking crew and an ultrasonic rail vehicle to inspect the main line tracks in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to: the Federal Railroad Administration's ("FRA") Track Safety Standards of 49 CFR Part 213.237 and American Public Transit Association ("APTA") Rail Transit Track Inspection and Maintenance Standard APTA-RT-FS-S-002-02-Rev-1. Background
VTA is a multi-modal transit system in Santa Clara County, California, operating bus, light rail, paratransit, and other modes of public transportation. The light rail system consists of approximately 78 track miles. There are approximately 67 track miles of conventional tie and ballast track with 115RE, approximately 4 track miles of direct fixation track work at the Diridon Tunnel, the Elevated Structure and Lafayette Bridge. Street crossings use either steel reinforced concrete panels or have the rails directly embedded in concrete. There are also approximately 7 track miles of embedded track with Ri59 girder rail. All track is continuously welded, glued and/or insulated joints are used in signalized territory and near street crossings. The minimum curve radius on the mainline system is 100 feet at First Street and Devine Street in San Jose, CA. The maximum grades are 6.57% at Lafayette Bridge located in Santa Clara, CA, approximately 700 feet long. Single restraining rail is installed in curves with less than 900-foot radius, and double restraining rail in curves with less than 300-foot radius. Curves are built with 0 to 6-inch super elevation. Wherever required, emergency guardrails are used to protect bridges and structures. The successful Proposer (hereinafter referred to as either "Proposer" or "Contractor") must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulatory, and safety requirements, and is responsible for obtaining any required permits. Contact Information Lydia Lin Contracts Administrator Email: lydia.lin@vta.org Phone: (408) 952-4254 Deadline to Submit Questions: September 16, 2024, 4:00pm
Interviews: October 29-30, 2024
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