Gas-Powered Ballast Tampers and Tamping Bits

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking to procure eight gas-powered ballast tampers and thirty tamping bits to support track maintenance and Emergency Response Team (ERT) operations. The equipment will be used for spot tamping of ballast in areas with limited access for Rail Maintenance Machines (RMM) and to address localized track geometry issues throughout the WMATA transit system. • The procurement includes 8 gas-powered ballast tampers and 30 tamping bits. • The equipment will be used for track maintenance and ERT operations. • The solicitation is open for bidding until January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. • Bidders can submit their bids online through the WMATA Supplier Portal.