SMART – Invitation to Bid for Brazos Railroad Timber Bridge Repairs – Phase II

Solicitation Contract No. FR-BB-25-001; 
 

Project Description:  SMART is seeking sealed bids from licensed, qualified, and experienced railroad contractors to repair three (3) railroad timber bridges on the Brazos junction along SMART’s Freight Line.  The scope of work includes posting or repair of piles, repair or replacement of stringers, reconstruction of frame bents, walkway removal, replacement of bolts, replacement of chords, and debris removal and disposal.  The Metal walkway grating shall be delivered to the SMART Schellville Yard.  

In general, the scope of work per bridge is as follows: Base Bid includes 1) MP B26.26 Novato Creek:  Replace timber stringers, 2) MP B34.22 Sears Point Creek: Remove walkway, replace timber ties, and 3) MP B37.76 Wingo Bridge (Sonoma Creek): Replace timber stringers, Frame timber bents.  There is an optional additive bid item 4 for MP B37.76 Wingo Bridge (Sonoma Creek) to replace additional 30 timber stringers.

Contractor will use District furnished materials to perform work which is stored at the SMART Schellville Freight Yard located at the intersection of Highway 12/121 and 8th Street near the town of Sonoma (1480 Highway 121, Sonoma CA 95476.  The District-furnished materials include: (7) 17.5” x 8” x 31’, (3) 17.5” x 8 x 30', (33) 16.5” x 8” x 30’, and (13) 7.5” x 4” x 18’ bridge timbers.  Contractor is responsible for transporting material to the work sites and confirming quantities and dimensions.

All work performed and materials furnished shall comply with AREMA Standards and Specifications.  Reference material specifications in Attachment D-Technical Specifications and Plans.