Canal/Riverfront Streetcar Wheel

The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) of New Orleans seeks a qualified vendor to supply up to 250 steel street‑car wheels (28″ diameter) and associated hardware for its Canal/Riverfront street‑car line. The wheels must meet AAR M‑107‑LR Class C specifications, be heat‑treated to 321‑363 BHN, include required Grade 8 fasteners, and be delivered in 4‑wheel pallets to the RTA’s East New Orleans facility. The contract is a fixed‑price, all‑inclusive purchase with a delivery window of weekdays 7 am‑1 pm CT and a 30‑day performance period after contract award. Buy‑America compliance, insurance, and certification requirements apply; no subcontracting is anticipated. • Quantity: up to 250 steel tires (wheel only) plus 8 × Grade 8 bolts, locknuts, and star washers per wheel. • Technical standards: AAR M‑107‑LR Class C, heat‑treated 321‑363 BHN, surface finish 125 Ra, stamped markings, and specified Rust‑Oleum primer/top‑coat. • Delivery & packaging: 4 wheels per 32″ × 32″ pallet, shipped on open‑top flat‑bed trucks; delivery weekdays 7 am–1 pm CT to 8225 Willow St., New Orleans, LA 70118‑2817. • Procurement terms: Fixed‑price, all‑inclusive of freight; Buy‑America certificate required; insurance minimums $1 M general liability and vehicle liability; inspection within 7 days of delivery.