26-04060TD S70 MT & CT HPU Overhaul Material IFB

Utah Transit Authority is soliciting bids for materials to overhaul and update Siemens S70 Light Rail Vehicle Hydraulic Power Units across its fleet of 77 LRVs under IFB 26-04060TD, with bids due October 21, 2026. The procurement is structured as phased production orders with a qualification order due July 1, 2027.

The scope comprises 180 Kit A units (Motor Truck HPU base overhaul kits), 105 Kit B units (Center Truck HPU base overhaul kits), and 285 Kit C units (updated interface block and motor assemblies with half-life pump motor replacements). All materials must meet OEM specifications and undergo testing and certification by the contractor prior to delivery. The contractor must establish and maintain a Quality Assurance Program and submit a project schedule, quality assurance plan, first article inspection plan, pre-shipment inspection procedures, and shipping preparation procedures within specified timeframes after Notice to Proceed. Before shipment of the first production order, a minimum of six MT and three CT HPU kits must pass first article inspection, successful overhaul, routine testing, yard and mainline testing, and operate problem-free for a minimum of two months in revenue service.

Delivery occurs in phased production orders from July 2027 through July 2030 to UTA's Jordan River Rail Service Center warehouse at 2264 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, Utah. The contractor assumes all shipping costs and risk of loss until delivery. Federal clauses apply, including Buy America requirements and domestic preference provisions. A DBE goal exemption applies. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($4 million general aggregate), Automobile Liability ($2 million combined single limit), Workers' Compensation (statutory), and Professional Liability ($1 million per claim), with UTA named as additional insured. The award is Firm Fixed Price to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The question submission deadline was September 16, 2026.