Pullen Park Electric Train

The City of Raleigh, through its Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources department, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive electric train engine procurement for Pullen Park, specifically RFP #274-2025-Train. The project requires a vendor to provide a fully compatible electric train engine that integrates with existing CP Huntington amusement train ride equipment and infrastructure. Key deliverables include the electric train engine, on-site commissioning, comprehensive training, maintenance manuals, and ongoing maintenance support. The proposal will be evaluated across four primary criteria: corporate background and experience (20 points), project approach and installation (20 points), infrastructure compatibility (20 points), and proposed cost (40 points). The solicitation timeline includes a pre-proposal conference on 04/15/2025 at 11am at Pullen Park Amusements, with proposals due by 04/25/2025 at 6:00 PM EST. The resulting contract will have an initial one-year term, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, and the city reserves the right to extend the contract up to 180 days. Proposers must ensure strict compliance with federal, city, and state amusement regulations.

The procurement appears to encourage minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) participation, as evidenced by the required MWBE Participation Form. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide an electric train engine that precisely matches the existing track gauge and carriage specifications. While no incumbent vendor is specifically mentioned, the city emphasizes the critical need for seamless integration with current park infrastructure. The solicitation suggests a potential two-stage evaluation process that may include initial scoring followed by potential interviews or equipment demonstrations. Proposers are required to submit one signed original, one electronic version, and three paper copies of their proposal. Though no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the requirements—including the train engine, installation, training, and maintenance support—indicates a substantial procurement investment. Interested vendors must carefully review all technical specifications to ensure complete compatibility with Pullen Park's existing amusement train ride system.