Streetcar replacement project support

The City of Portland, Oregon, Bureau of Transportation is seeking proposals for technical evaluation, support, and analysis of streetcar vehicle design and manufacturing to support procurement of up to fifteen new streetcars, with proposals due June 26, 2026 before 4:00 p.m. through the City's Online Procurement Center. This is a Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) engagement where contract value and compensation will be determined during post-award negotiations.

The scope covers technical procurement support, inspection and modification services, on-site commissioning and testing, warranty support, and decommissioning of existing vehicles. The period of performance extends from Notice to Proceed through December 2030. The streetcar system currently operates 19 vehicles across 16 miles of trackway and serves approximately 8,000 daily rides. Work involves analysis of streetcar vehicle design and manufacturing, including both on-wire and on-board energy storage capabilities for the replacement fleet.

Evaluation is scored written (100 points maximum) on five criteria: Project Team (28 points), Proposer's Capabilities (20 points), Project Approach (28 points), and Corporate Responsibility (24 points). Selected proposers may advance to oral interviews for additional Level 2 scoring (100 points). The selection timeline includes shortlist announcement in July/August 2026, interviews/additional review in July/August 2026, contract negotiation in August 2026, and Notice to Proceed in August/September 2026.

Proposers must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $2,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability insurance of $2,000,000 per accident, and Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate. All proposers must obtain City of Portland business tax registration and maintain Equal Employment Opportunity and Equal Benefits certifications prior to contract execution. Funding sources include Portland's Clean Energy Fund, local funds, and potentially federal Capital Investment Grant program funds. No pre-submittal meeting or site visit is scheduled.