RFQ Q50704A Procurement of Atlanta Streetcar Track Cleaning

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is soliciting quotations for streetcar track cleaning services in downtown Atlanta through RFQ No. Q50704A. The procurement involves comprehensive maintenance and cleaning of approximately 2.7 miles of at-grade rail sections within a single downtown loop, with services designed to support safe and reliable streetcar operations. Specific deliverables include bi-weekly and monthly track inspections, system cleaning using brush sweepers, track and platform cleaning, and on-call cleaning services. The streetcar system operates daily from 8:15 AM to 11:30 PM, requiring contractors to provide flexible and responsive maintenance support. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Atlanta Streetcar Vehicle Maintenance Facility, with an RSVP required by August 19, 2025. Potential bidders must submit their quotation responses by September 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time, and must demonstrate expertise in large cleaning projects with appropriately qualified personnel.

The solicitation includes a 0% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, indicating no specific set-aside requirements for disadvantaged businesses. Contractors must comply with various administrative requirements, including providing evidence of E-Verify program participation, meeting insurance and bonding specifications, and submitting comprehensive workforce documentation. The contract will be a one-year term, with payment processed through MARTA's Self-Invoicing Portal. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement includes fixed pricing for recurring services and an allowance for on-call cleaning services. Contractors will be required to provide a total base contract price composed of predefined line items with established quantities and allowances. Successful bidders must demonstrate substantial experience in municipal transit maintenance, have appropriate staffing credentials, and show capability to perform detailed track and platform cleaning services for urban transit infrastructure.