EXT MTA | Pantograph Shoe Carbons

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is requesting bids on Pantograph Shoe Carbons (Long & Short) for Siemens Light Rail Vehicles under IFB No. SFMTA-2027-20-LOC, with bids due October 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. PT and public bid opening at 1:20 p.m. PT via Microsoft Teams. No substitutions are permitted.

The scope comprises 500 pieces of Long Carbon (Part No. A6X30231959, Mersen 3-54593) and 500 pieces of Short Carbon (Part No. A6X30231957, Mersen 3-54592). Bidders must provide warranty information and lead times for all line items. Delivery is required by October 26, 2026, to One South Van Ness Avenue, 6th Floor, San Francisco, California 94103.

Local Business Enterprise (LBE) requirements apply. Small/Micro-LBEs receive a 10% bid discount for purchases greater than $10,000 but less than or equal to $400,000, and a 10% discount for purchases greater than $400,000 but less than or equal to $10,000,000. An Anticipated Local Tax Revenue Discount of 1.25% applies to taxable commodities valued over $1,000 submitted by bidders with a local San Francisco presence. The SFMTA's Contract Compliance Office will assess bid compliance with LBE requirements and assign discounts accordingly.

Pricing is the sole evaluation criterion (weighted at 100%). The SFMTA will award a Purchase Order to the lowest responsive bidder that meets minimum qualifications outlined in IFB Section V. Bid pricing must include freight prepaid and allowed (F.O.B. destination San Francisco) and sales tax at 8.625%. Bid validity extends 180 calendar days from the bid due date.

The successful bidder must accept the City's standard Purchase Order Terms (Attachment A) without negotiation and provide insurance certificates and bonds within five business days of award notice. Contractors with contracts exceeding $50,000 must comply with the First Source Hiring Program under San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 83 and submit a completed First Source Hiring Workforce Projection Form prior to award.

Questions are due September 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PT. Gracia Liunita is the Contract Administrator, reachable at 415/646-2214 or Gracia.Liunita@sfmta.com.