Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source-Stadler DMU Maintenance

Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) is issuing a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract to Stadler Rail Service US for maintenance of CapMetro's fleet of Stadler commuter rail trains, with a deadline for unsolicited proposals from alternative sources at 3:00 p.m. Central Time on July 22, 2026. This is a sole source procurement justified under the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) exception — CapMetro determined that only Stadler possesses the platform-specific expertise, detailed knowledge of vehicle design, system interfaces, component configuration, and diagnostic logic necessary for effective troubleshooting and technical support.

The scope encompasses two primary service pillars: Technical Support, including corrective and preventive maintenance support, troubleshooting, quality assurance, and engineering expertise; and Spare Parts Sourcing and Supply Strategy, including sourcing assistance, obsolescence management, and stock level recommendations. Services must be operational by October 1, 2026, to ensure continuity of vehicle maintenance as CapMetro transitions Commuter Rail Services in-house beginning January 1, 2027. The contract will be structured as a fixed-price agreement.

Performance spans Travis County and multiple jurisdictions within Austin, Texas. Any responsible source that believes it can meet the requirements may submit an unsolicited proposal to Terry Dudley, Contracts Administrator, at terry.dudley@capmetro.org. If no responses are received by the July 22 deadline, CapMetro will pursue the sole source contract with Stadler Rail Service US.