Bid # 6000002954 - Twenty-eight Inch (28") Class "A" Steel Wheels for PATH PA-5 Transit Railcars

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PATH) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of five hundred (500) 28-inch, Class A, wrought steel, multiple wear wheels for PATH PA-5 Transit Railcars, with bid number 6000002954. The solicitation seeks wheels from pre-approved manufacturers including North American Interpipe - KLW Wheelco, MWL Brazil Rodas & Eixos LTDA, TSS, Inc., and Kawasaki, Inc. Contractors must manufacture and deliver the wheels within six months of the purchase order date, adhering to strict technical specifications that require manufacturing in a facility certified by the Association of American Railroads Quality Assurance Program. The wheels must meet specific material composition, heat treatment, and inspection requirements, with each wheel receiving an individual serial number starting at 25001. The original bid due date of August 13, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. EST has been extended to August 27, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. EST, with electronic submissions required through the Bonfire platform. Technical questions can be directed to Ghesi Grimshaw at (212) 435-4606 or ghgrimshaw@panynj.gov.

The solicitation includes provisions for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB), with potential price preferences for certified businesses. The Port Authority emphasizes non-discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, sex, age, or disability, ensuring full and fair opportunity for all businesses. Contractors must provide an unconditional guarantee against material defects, with payment terms set at net 30 days. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for 500 wheels to be fully delivered and priced in United States Dollars. The wheels must be new and unused, with contractors required to meet comprehensive quality and certification standards. Technical assistance is available via askforbids@panynj.gov or by phone at (212) 435-4600, and interested parties can access the full solicitation document on the Port Authority's website, with potential addenda to be posted on both Bonfire and the Port Authority website.