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Railroad Track Tamper

ID: 36052 • State: California
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Description

This Scope of Work (SOW) is for the procurement of one (1) new-condition Tamping Machine or NCTD approved equal. See the table below for machine specifications.
The Tamper shall be capable of tamping concrete or wood ties on tangent track and curves with at least 400ft. radius and up to 7 in of super elevation.
The machine shall be capable of tamping a complete switch with concrete or wood ties. The machine will be able to track travel through curves with at least 230ft. radius. The software will be graphics based, capable of multitasking, and simultaneously responding to operator commands and system inputs to fully control the machine cycle during the lifting, lining and tamping process. The system will immediately provide alarm messages if part of the machine exceeds predefined limits or if electrical problems are encountered.
Background
The North County Transit District (NCTD) is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 36052 for the procurement of a new Railroad Track Tamper. The purpose of this solicitation is to acquire a Tamping Machine capable of performing essential track maintenance, which aligns with NCTD's mission to provide safe and efficient transit services.

Work Details
The contract requires the provision of one (1) new-condition Tamping Machine or an NCTD approved equal. The machine must meet the following specifications:

- Capable of tamping concrete or wood ties on tangent track and curves with at least a 400 ft radius and up to 7 inches of super elevation.
- Must be able to tamp a complete switch with concrete or wood ties.
- Capable of tracking travel through curves with at least a 230 ft radius.
- Equipped with graphics-based software that can multitask and respond simultaneously to operator commands and system inputs during the lifting, lining, and tamping process.
- The system must provide immediate alarm messages if any part of the machine exceeds predefined limits or if electrical problems are encountered.

Period of Performance
The contract will commence upon award and is expected to be completed within a specified timeframe as detailed in the solicitation documents.

Place of Performance
The delivery address for the Tamping Machine is 1021 West Washington, Escondido, CA 92025.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with California Labor Code requirements, including prevailing wage laws. They must also be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) as required by California law. Additionally, bidders are required to submit an Affidavit of Non-Collusion and provide a list of subcontractors who will perform work under this contract.

Overview

Opportunity Type
Bid
Pre-Bid Conference
Yes - Not Mandatory 07/18/2025 10:17 AM (PDT) via Teams. See Solicitation Documents for additional information.
Opportunity ID
36052
Response Deadline
Aug. 6, 2025 Due in 4 Days
Date Posted
July 3, 2025
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $1,500,000 (AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
Moderate
Source
On 7/3/25 North County Transit District in California issued Bid Railroad Track Tamper with ID 36052 due 8/6/25.

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