UNSPSC 41112807: Rail sleeper holding force measuring instrument

An instrument that is designed to measure the external force acting on the upper part of the railroad ties when the train passes by. The running rail is installed on the upper part of the railroad tie and is joined with the spike, bolt, nut and others for its fixation.

UNSPSC 41112807 Rail sleeper holding force measuring instrument is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses rerailing and rail recovery equipment systems — specialized hydraulic lifting, jacking, and positioning apparatus used to restore derailed or disabled rail vehicles to track. The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO) solicited comprehensive rerailing systems including 20-ton and 45-ton hydraulic lifting cylinders, control manifolds, pumps, hoses, cribbing, and adapters, along with custom installation on a re-rail truck for light rail operations. State and local transit authorities are the primary issuing bodies under this code; the work spans engineering design, fabrication, installation, testing, and operator training, with all equipment required to be new and covered by manufacturer and workmanship warranties. Contractors must carry $5 million in commercial general liability coverage and self-perform a minimum of 30% of contract value.

METRO's March 2026 Invitation for Bids (IFB) for rerailing equipment supply and re-rail truck outfitting represents the identifiable recent activity under this code. The procurement, posted March 16, 2026, with bids due April 15, 2026, specified 28 line items with exact quantities and required final delivery to METRO's Rail Operations Center in Houston. The solicitation included a pre-bid briefing on March 23, 2026, a written question period closing March 26, 2026, and public bid opening on April 16, 2026. The contract term runs one year from effectiveness with an optional month-to-month extension for up to six additional months. No small business participation goal was applied, and no set-aside designations were present. Prevailing wage requirements and federal non-discrimination provisions applied. No incumbent vendor information or budget range was disclosed in the solicitation documents.