IFB 016-002 - Wheel Truing Machine

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INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) #016-002

WHEEL TRUING MACHINE 

The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is soliciting bids to establish a Contract with one (1) qualified and experienced Contractor to design, manufacture, install and test an in-floor, single-axle, milling-type Wheel Truing Machine at the VRE Crossroads Yard, located at 9400 Crossroads Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22408.

Bids will be considered from qualified and experienced firms who are regularly established in the business of designing, manufacturing, installing and testing wheel truing machines and in the judgment of VRE are financially responsible.  Through prior work performed, Bidders must be able to show evidence of reliability, ability, experience, equipment and personnel to perform the work.

The IFB will be available beginning December 31, 2015 from VRE’s website at http://www.vre.org.  At the website, select “Procurement.”

If potential Bidders are accessing a copy of the IFB via VRE’s website, be advised that it is your responsibility to monitor this site for any addenda.  Failure to submit signed addenda may be grounds to declare your bid non-responsive.  If there is a question about the closing date, the date printed on the IFB is the most current.

Bids are due February 9, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. EST.

Inquiries regarding this Invitation for Bids should be directed to: 

Ms. Kristin Nutter
Manager of Purchasing and Contract Administration

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

Telephone/Fax:  703-838-5441
Email:  knutter@vre.org 

Part I

• Posted December 31, 2015Part I - IFB Information

Part II

• Posted December 31, 2015Part II - Schedule
• Posted December 31, 2015Part II - Schedule Continued

Part III

• Posted December 31, 2015Part III - General Information, Instructions and Conditions for Bidders

Part IV

• Posted December 31, 2015Part IV - Utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Small Business Concerns

Part V

• Posted December 31, 2015Part V - Bid Requirements

Part VI

• Posted December 31, 2015Part VI - Evaluation of Bids, Contract Award and Contract Execution

Part VII

• Posted December 31, 2015Part VII - Contract Deliverables

Part VIII

• Posted December 31, 2015Part VIII - Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

Attachments

• Posted December 31, 2015Attachment W.1 - General Terms and Conditions
• Posted January 5, 2016Attachment W.2 - General Specifications
• Posted December 31, 2015Attachment W.3 - Technical Specifications
• Posted December 31, 2015Attachment W.4 - Design Drawings
• Posted December 31, 2015Attachment W.5 - VRE Safety and Security Guidelines
• Posted December 31, 2015Attachment W.6 - Representations and Certifications
• Posted December 31, 2015Attachment W.7 - Bid Form

Questions and Answers

• Posted January 26, 2016Questions and Answers.pdf
• Posted January 26, 2016Attachment 1.pdf

Addenda

• Posted January 26, 2016Addendum No. 1.pdf
• Posted January 26, 2016Page 45R of 56.pdf
• Posted January 26, 2016Page 63R.pdf
• Posted January 26, 2016Page 71R.pdf
• Posted January 26, 2016Page 60R.pdf
• Posted January 26, 2016Page 43R of 56.pdf
• Posted January 26, 2016Page 24R of 39.pdf
• Posted January 26, 2016Page 16R of 56.pdf
• Posted January 26, 2016Page 33R of 56.pdf
• Posted January 26, 2016Page 14R of 56.pdf
• Posted January 26, 2016Page 12R.pdf
• Posted January 27, 2016Addendum No. 2

Bid Abstract

• Posted March 11, 2016Bid Abstract