Lowell National Historical Park - Trolley System: Design of new Wye
ID: 6913G625SS1001Type: Sources Sought
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY6913G6 VOLPE NATL TRANS SYS CNTRCAMBRIDGE, MA, 02142, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

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ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: OTHER (C219)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6209d4da58ae4a7688b715ed1ecff998/view
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    The Department of Transportation is seeking small business contractors for the design and installation of a new Wye for the trolley system at Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts. The project aims to enhance the operational capacity of the trolley system, which has been in operation for over 30 years, while aligning with the City of Lowell's rehabilitation plans. Contractors will be responsible for creating detailed fabrication drawings, specifications, class C cost estimates, and installation designs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Responses from interested contractors are due by December 24, 2024, and inquiries can be directed to Andrew J. Josephs at andrew.josephs@dot.gov.

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    The Lowell National Historical Park seeks small business contractors for the design and installation of a new Wye for its trolley system, which has been operational for over 30 years. This project aims to enhance the trolley's operational capacity and incorporate a redesign aligning with the City of Lowell's rehabilitation plans. Contractors will be responsible for providing detailed fabrication and installation design packages, ensuring compliance with various federal, state, and local regulations, and performing a site visit to assess current conditions. The tasks include creating fabrication drawings, specifications for materials, class C cost estimates, and installation designs, all requiring close adherence to established engineering guidelines. Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities in their responses, which are due by December 24, 2024. This notice functions as a market research tool rather than a formal solicitation, aiming to determine the availability of potential contractors for future requests for proposals. Overall, this initiative signifies the government's commitment to maintaining and enhancing historical transportation infrastructure while collaborating with local agencies.
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