Rebuild Miscellaneous Electronic Rail Propulsion Components

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) is requesting bids on the rebuild of electronic rail propulsion components supporting Gate Turn Off thyristor technology used on Kinkisharyo Light Rail Vehicle fleets 50 and 51, with bids due October 28, 2026 under IFB B-2092448. A Small Business Enterprise participation goal of 5 percent of the total contract amount applies.

The scope covers rebuilt blower assemblies for inverters and traction motors (clockwise and counter-clockwise variants), contactors (LB, LCC, and BK variants), and head control modules manufactured by Bombardier Transportation and AEG. The schedule lists 14 line items with estimated quantities ranging from 1 to 30 units per item, totaling approximately 106 units. Bidders may submit pricing for any or all line items. Delivery is from DART's facility at 2212 E. Pioneer, Irving, Texas 75061, Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. local Dallas time. Units must be picked up within three working days of order issuance and rebuilt and delivered within three weeks of pick-up; all transportation and delivery costs are included in the contract line-item price.

The contract term is two years from award with an option to extend for an additional 24 months not to exceed a total duration of 24 months. First article approval is required within 30 calendar days of contract award at the contractor's expense. Pricing must be submitted on Form 33.202A with unit and extended prices; all costs including labor, supervision, equipment, materials, transportation, warehousing, and delivery are included in the quoted price. The contractor must carry Commercial General Liability insurance of $5 million per occurrence, Commercial Automobile Liability insurance of $2 million, and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by Texas law. Payment is due within 30 days of receipt of a properly prepared invoice. Questions should be directed to Miranda Vahle at 214-749-3095 or mvahle@dart.org.