Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · SAN DIEGO METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM

    Ultrasonic Rail Testing Services

    Issued by San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
    localRFPSan Diego Metropolitan Transit SystemSol. PWL469.0-26
    Open · 2d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    2
    due Jun 26, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    San Diego
    local
    NAICS CODE
    541380
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    San Diego MTS seeks a qualified contractor for ultrasonic rail testing and inspection services on its light rail system, following FRA standards. The work includes flaw detection, reporting, and maintenance recommendations. Bids due June 26, 2026, 2 PM PDT, submitted electronically via PlanetBids.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    PWL469.0-26
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    Bidding
    Level
    local
    Published Date
    Due Date
    June 26, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541380AI guide
    Agency
    San Diego Metropolitan Transit System

    Description

    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. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Purchasing Address: 1255 Imperial Avenue, Suite 1000San Diego, California92101 County: San Diego 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

    Key dates

    1. June 26, 2026Responses Due

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