REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #09-007

REPAIR AND OVERHAUL OF AIR BRAKE EQUIPMENT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #09-007

The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is soliciting proposals to establish a Contract with one (1) qualified primary source to provide all labor, supervision, materials, supplies and tools to perform air brake repair services and supply air brake parts for locomotives and commuter rail cars operated by the Virginia Railway Express.

Proposals will be considered from qualified and experienced firms who are regularly established in the business of air brake repair and overhaul.  Through prior work performed, Offerors must be able to show evidence of reliability, ability, experience, equipment, facilities and personnel to perform the work.

The RFP will be available beginning February 27, 2009 from the VRE website at http://www.vre.org.  At the website, select “About the VRE” then select “Procurement”. 

If potential Offerors are accessing a copy of the RFP via VRE’s website, be advised that it is your responsibility to monitor this site for any amendments.  Failure to submit signed amendments may be grounds to declare your proposal non-responsive.  The RFP can be printed and submitted the same as a regular solicitation.  If there is a question about the closing date, the date printed on the RFP is the most current.

Proposals are due March 30, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. EST.

Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposals should be directed to: 

Ms. Gerri Hill, Manager
 Contract Administration

Virginia Railway Express
1500 King Street, Suite 202
Alexandria, VA  22314-2730

Telephone/Fax:  703.838-5427
Email:  ghill@vre.org