Pre-Qualification: Overhead Contact System (OCS) Rehabilitation Project Phase 4A – Tasman West/East

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking pre‑qualified contractors to perform the Phase 4A rehabilitation of the Overhead Contact System (OCS) along the Tasman West/East light‑rail corridor. The work includes removal and replacement of worn OCS wire runs, associated hardware, inspections, testing, and coordination with live light‑rail operations. The project is valued at approximately $1.7‑$2.3 million and is expected to take 538 calendar days. Bidders must hold a valid California Class A contractor’s license, demonstrate recent OCS installation experience (minimum 5 miles in the past 10 years), provide substantial bonding capacity, and meet insurance and safety requirements. Pre‑qualification packages are submitted electronically; successful pre‑qualified firms will be invited to submit sealed bids when the bid opening occurs in January 2027. • Scope: OCS wire replacement, hardware, inspections, testing, and related construction services. • Location: Santa Clara County, California (VTA light‑rail system). • Estimated construction cost: $1.7‑$2.3 M; duration 538 days. • Mandatory qualifications: California Class A license, $800 k minimum past OCS contract, $1 M per‑occurrence liability insurance, $2 M aggregate, workers’ comp, audited financials, bonding capacity. • Submission: Electronic SOQ via VTA e‑procurement portal; must be received at least 15 days before bid opening. • Timeline: Advertising November 2026, bid opening January 2027, construction thereafter. • Evaluation: Pass/fail essential requirements, scored questionnaire, interview, then lowest responsive bid wins.