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Long Island Rail Road current procurement opportunities

Updated Jun 12, 2025
To obtain a copy of a Solicitation Document, please fax your requests to 718-558-3605. Include your name, company name, full address with zip code, phone number, and solicitation number.

Notice to bidders

New York State Lobbying Law of 2005

Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2005, as amended by Chapter 596 of the Laws of 2005 (collectively referred to as the "Lobbying Law"), makes major changes to the Legislative Law and State Finance Law, which regulate lobbying on government procurements. It creates two new sections in the State Finance Law that restrict contacts, require disclosure of certain contacts, and address the responsibility of bidders and proposers, during the procurement process. These sections are effective as of January 1, 2006.

COMPLIANCE WITH NEW YORK STATE'S STATE FINANCE LAW SECTIONS 139-j AND 139-k, is made part of all solicitation packages in compliance with the Lobbying Law.  For additional information, all Bidders/Proposers are urged to access the New York State Office of General Services website or call 518-474-5607.

Procurement & Logistics upcoming solicitations

To obtain a copy of a Solicitation Document, please fax your requests to 718-558-3605. Include your name, company name, full address with zip code, phone number, and solicitation number.

Current solicitations

RFEI# 05.09.25 - Wheel Impact Load Detector & Hot Box Detector Systems
  • Solicitation Title
RFEI# 05.09.25 - Wheel Impact Load Detector & Hot Box Detector Systems
  • Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCOPE

Prior to a formal solicitation to procure, the LIRR is seeking a Request For Expression of Interest from qualified manufacturers and suppliers in providing information to the LIRR to incorporate the latest railroad wayside defect detection technology and services. Specifically:

- Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD) system to monitor bi-directional traffic and identify track and train damaging wheelsets. The system must be capable of identifying train direction and specific cars /wheelsets with suspected defects. The system shall have minimal dead zone during each run. RFID readers shall operate reliably at any train speed and under all environmental conditions with zero crosstalk when multiple trains are simultaneously present on adjacent tracks with minimal spacing. Data collected would be shared via alerts, emails and analysis software. LIRR seeks an integrated package.

- Hot Box Detector (HBD) system to monitor bi-directional traffic and identify overheated railcar bearings. The system must be capable of identifying train direction and specific cars / wheelsets with suspected defects. Data collected would be shared via alerts, emails and analysis software. LIRR seeks an integrated package.

- WILD and HBD systems may be installed separately or together at various locations.

- Other optional systems such as sliding wheel and dragging equipment detection that may be added to such a system.

- Systems shall have an expandable format suitable for single, dual, triple and quadruple track installations and multiple locations.

- On-track equipment and sensors shall operate at the telecom low voltage limit, such as 48vDC.

- Suitable for use on electrified (750v DC third rail) and non-electrified tracks.

- Tracks shall not be bonded together in a ground buss or through any equipment. Electrical isolation between running rails must be maintained at all times. All systems must be immune from RF known signal sources and not cause any harmful interference with LIRR radio systems or onboard equipment. It is essential that the system be compatible with LIRR’s Positive Train Control (PTC) system RFID 27 MHz transponder scans and 220MHZ & 160MHZ voice radio frequency spectrum (See attached, LIRR frequency list) MIL-STD-461 or equivalent testing for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) emissions to determine if equipment emits or is affected by them shall be a requirement of the future procurement.

Firms who express an interest must address all points above in their proposal and may be invited to participate in meetings to discuss the matters addressed in this RFEI and may be requested to provide additional information.

Information Submittal:

Interested Firms should also submit an Information Letter that includes the following:

  • Letter of Introduction stating the name of the company and all contact information
  • Description and brief history of Company (Include whether a small or large business, disadvantaged minority business, partnership, corporation, joint venture, etc.)
  • Current organization chart; Years in business
  • Experience in this type of work
  • Current capacity, number and general scope of projects currently underway, including scheduled and completion dates
  • Discussions on all key points above
  • Suggestions and comments
  • Quality Assurance program information
  • References

Your response to the RFEI will not be evaluated or ranked but will be used by the LIRR to possibly refine and improve the final specification and design.

  • Solicitation Category
Transportation, Bus, Rail, Marine & Aviation - Commodities
  • Opportunity Type
Requests for information (RFI) and Requests for Comment (RFC)
  • Location
Queens
  • Attachments/ Bidding Details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interested Firms should submit their Response with the header RFEI# 05.09.25 – Wheel Impact Load Detector & Hot Box Detector Systems electronically to: Daniel Sherwood via e-mail at Dsherwo@lirr.org , and Marlon Torres at Marlon.Torres@lirr.orgor via mail addressed to:

Long Island Rail Road - Procurement & Logistics Department, JCC Building: 144-41 94th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11435. Attn: Daniel Sherwood – Contract Specialist. Faxed submissions are not acceptable.

 

  • Due Date/ Time
06/20/2025 2:30 PM
  • Contact Person
Daniel Sherwood
  • Telephone Number
718-558-4934
  • Email Address
dsherwo@lirr.org     
  • Mailing Address

 

 

Long Island Rail Road

144-41 94th Ave. – MC 0335

Jamaica, NY 11435

IFB# 510120 - Purchase of Five (5) PLC Cabinets
  • Solicitation Title

     

IFB# 510120 - Purchase of Five (5) PLC Cabinets
  • Description

 

 

This Invitation for Bid is for the purchase of Five (5) PLC Cabinets.

Incumbent: Power Resources International, Inc.

  • Contract Term
One Time Purchase
  • Solicitation Category
Transportation, Bus, Rail, Marine & Aviation - Commodities
  • Opportunity Type
General
  • Location

     

LIRR Hillside - Stores 93-59 183 Street Hollis NY 11423
  • Attachments/ Bidding Details

 

 

 

Email Dsherwo@lirr.org to request a copy of this solicitation.

This solicitation is available on the www.mymta.info portal only. All vendors wishing to participate must obtain and submit all solicitations through the portal.

  • Due Date/ Time
06/20/2025 2:30 PM
  • Contact Person
Daniel Sherwood
  • Telephone Number
718-558-4934
  • Email Address
dsherwo@lirr.org
  • Mailing Address

 

 

Long Island Rail Road

144-41 94th Ave. – MC 0335

Jamaica, NY 11435

IFB# 507044 - Cesspool and Sewer Services
  • Solicitation Title

     

IFB# 507044 - Cesspool and Sewer Services
  • Description

 

 

 

 

 

IFB # 507044 – Long Island Rail Road is seeking firm fixed-price Bids from qualified contractors for Cesspool & Sewer Services at various facilities in the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, and New York (Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan).

Incumbent: Clear River Environmental Service Corp

 

  • Contract Term

 

Three (3) years from the Notice of Award with a LIRR option to renew the Contract for an additional two (2) one (1) year terms

 

  • Solicitation Category

 

Facilities, Maintenance, Repair & Building Operations - Consulting & Other Services
  • Opportunity Type
General
  • Location
Various Facilities
  • Attachments/ Bidding Details

 

This solicitation is available on the www.mymta.info portal only. All vendors wishing to participate must obtain and submit all solicitations through the portal.
  • Due Date/ Time
07/07/2025 2:00 PM
  • Contact Person
Alex Kim  
  • Telephone Number
347-494-6913
  • Email Address
akim@lirr.org
  • Mailing Address

 

 

Long Island Rail Road

144-41 94th Ave. – MC 0335

Jamaica, NY 11435

IFB# 230624 - 3-Year Contract for Parker Hannifin Products
IFB# 230624 - 3-Year Contract for Parker Hannifin Products
  • Description

 

 

 

 

 

This advertisement is a public notice that the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) on behalf of itself, New York City Transit (NYCT) and MTA Bus is soliciting for the establishment of a (3) Year Contract for the purchase of Parker Hannifin Products.

Incumbent - Progressive Hydraulics.

  • Contract Term
Three (3) Years
  • Solicitation Category
Transportation, Bus, Rail, Marine & Aviation - Commodities
  • Opportunity Type
General
  • Location

     

182-30 Liberty Avenue-Bldg#8 St Albans, New York, 11412
  • Attachments/ Bidding Details

 

 

This solicitation is available on the www.mymta.info portal only. All vendors wishing to participate must obtain and submit all solicitations through the portal.
  • Due Date/ Time
07/07/2025 2:30 PM
  • Contact Person
Amobi Armstrong
  • Telephone Number
347-494-6761
  • Email Address
ararmst@lirr.org
  • Mailing Address

 

 

Long Island Rail Road

144-41 94th Ave. – MC 0335

Jamaica, NY 11435

IFB# 233113 - 3-Year Contract for Hougen Rail Saws, Drills, and Spare Parts
IFB# 233113 - 3-Year Contract for Hougen Rail Saws, Drills, and Spare Parts
  • Description

 

 

 

 

 

This advertisement is a public notice that the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is soliciting for the establishment of a (3) Year Contract for the purchase of Hougen Railsaws, Drills, and Spare Parts.

Incumbent - Hougen Manufacturing

  • Contract Term
Three (3) Years
  • Solicitation Category
Transportation, Bus, Rail, Marine & Aviation - Commodities
  • Opportunity Type
General
  • Location
182-30 Liberty Avenue-Bldg#8 St Albans, New York, 11412
  • Attachments/ Bidding Details

 

 

This solicitation is available on the www.mymta.info portal only. All vendors wishing to participate must obtain and submit all solicitations through the portal.
  • Due Date/ Time
07/09/2025 2:30 PM
  • Contact Person
Amobi Armstrong
  • Telephone Number
347-494-6761
  • Email Address
ararmst@lirr.org
  • Mailing Address

 

 

Long Island Rail Road

144-41 94th Ave. – MC 0335

Jamaica, NY 11435

Rolling stock programs

M-9A Passenger Railcar Procurement

Phase I prequalification proposals have been received and are being evaluated.

For more information pertaining to this procurement please reach out to:

Maura Kelly
Contract Specialist
MTA Long Island Rail Road
makelly@lirr.org

Obtaining documents and other information

The following information is available upon request:

  • Bid Documents
  • Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
  • Addenda to Bid Documents and RFPs
  • Bidders' Lists
  • Pick-Up Lists
  • Bid Opening Deadlines
  • Bid Tabulations
  • Advertisement Information

Note: Payment for Bid Documents and RFPs is non-refundable and must be tendered via Bank or Certified Check only, payable to LIRR.

All Requests for Documents and Information must be forwarded to:

Contract Research Clerk
LIRR Contracts, Planning & Construction Department
LIRR - Procurement & Logistics Department (Mail Code 0335)
144-41 94th Ave.
Jamaica, NY 11435