CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
ATTACHMENT CIFB No. SFMTA 2018-25
SPECIFICATIONS FOR MATERIAL PROCUREMENT
FOR TRACK, OVERHEAD, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(TWIN PEAKS TUNNEL TRACKWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT)
Last revision 10/30/17
Addendum #1:
Attachment C has been replaced by this document.
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION FOR TRACK, OVERHEAD, AND ELECTRICAL ITEMS:PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01DESCRIPTION
- This Section covers the basic requirements for providing material for Track, Overhead Contact System (OCS), and Electrical System for SFMTA.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.01GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A.The Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, and accessories required to complete the procurement of the track, OCS, and electrical material as specified with these Specifications. Unless otherwise noted, the Contractor shall provide materials that are products of manufacturers who regularly engage in the production of such materials and equipment, and are of the manufacturers' latest approved design. Before commencing work, the Contractor shall obtain the Engineer's approval on all equipment and materials.
2.02SPECIFICATION OUTLINE:
- The specifications defines the items that the SFMTA seeks to purchase with this solicitation. Bidder can provide line items or all items within this bid. SFMTA seeks to purchase the items as listed in the Technical Specifications included in the following Attachments:
- Bid Item 1 Technical Specifications: Overhead Material
- Section 16610: Basic Overhead Material and Methods
- Bid Item 2 Technical Specifications: Trackwork and Composite Ties
- Section 05650: Basic Trackwork Materials and Methods
- Section 05660: Special Trackwork
- Section 05690: Rail Welding
- Section 06130: Composite Ties
- PDF Drawing (TC-20): Eureka Shoo-fly Tracks
- Bid Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10Technical Specifications: Electrical Material
- Section 16120: Wire and Cable
- Section 16121: Traction Power Cable
2.03MANUFACTURING, MATERIAL AND DESIGN PRACTICES:
A.General:
Complete manufacturer’s specification, published literature and photos or illustrations of unit proposed, should be furnished with bid. Only new models in current production that are catalogued by the manufacturer and for which printed literature and specifications are available will be accepted. Bidders shall prepare and submit their own proposals addressing each section, item or component of these specifications, indicating full compliance without exception, or explaining in detail any exception, deviation or non-compliance. Bidders should not simply submit a copy of these specifications as their proposal nor should they submit copies of manufacturer or third party quotations as a response to the City’s bid solicitation.
2.04DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.Deliver parts to a designated location within the City limits as directed by the Engineer, in a sealed carton suitable for storage. Arrangements for delivery of parts shall be made at least three (3) working days in advance of the Contractor’s intention to deliver the parts.
Alternates:
Alternates are not allowed.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE:
A Pre-bid Conference will be held as follows:
DATE:November 1, 2017
TIME:10:00 AM
PLACE:SFMTA
1 South Van Ness Avenue, 6th FLOOR
CANDLESTICK CONFERENCE ROOM #6052
San Francisco, California 94103
Though not mandatory, attendance at the conference is strongly urged for
all prospective bidders on this contract to attended.
It is requested that bidder’s questions concerning this Contract Proposal be
submitted via email at least 5 business days prior to the date and time of the
Bid Opening and directed to:
Sheila Layton email:
SFMTA Contracts & Procurement Office
Please reference Bid Proposal No. SFMTA 2018-25
The Pre-bid Conference will begin at the time specified, and company representatives are urged to arrive on time. Topics already covered will not be repeated for the benefit of late arrivals. Failure to attend the Pre-bid Conference shall not excuse the successful bidder from any obligations of the contract. Any change or addition to the requirements contained in this Contract Proposal as a result of the Pre-Bid Conference will be executed by written Change Notice.
INSPECTION:
Upon receipt of delivered items SFMTA will perform an inspection. If any items are found damaged SFMTA shall return those items at the expense of the vendor.
DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS:
Delivery destination will be Muni Metro East Yard, 601 25th Street San Francisco, CA 94107.
The delivery schedule will be byJune 1, 2018.
BIDDER’S COMPLIANCE AND EXCEPTIONS:
All exceptions shall be stated no matter how seemingly minor. Bidders shall indicate compliance with each section and line item specifications as required, in the line spaces provided by marking with a “Y” for yes. If the bidder is unable to provide an offering to specification, bidder will indicate by marking with an “E” for exception on each line item. The bidder must then reference each item exception and explain the exception taken on the Bid Exception Sheets.
**Bids which do not include confirmation of each section and line item as required, will be deemed to take exception to such bid requirements, which may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. If exceptions are taken Bid Exception Sheets must be returned with the submitted bids.
IMPORTANT: If a single vendor is submitting multiple bids, the vendor shall submit a completed set of specs for each individual bid. Multiple bids that are submitted as one bid package will not be acceptable.
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