Light Rail Vehicle New and Used Axle Press

Valley Metro - Finance and Procurement has issued general solicitation, solicitation 2026-RFI-099.

Valley Metro Rail, Inc. ("Valley Metro") is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather technical and commercial information from manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of hydraulic axle presses. Valley Metro is evaluating options to purchase an axle press with a minimum rated pressing capacity of 250 tons for use in its light rail vehicle maintenance operations. Both new and used equipment will be considered. The information gathered through this RFI will be used to better understand the products, services, and suppliers available in the market, to develop realistic budget estimates, and to prepare a clear and accurate technical specification for a potential future solicitation. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to procure goods or services.

Valley Metro Rail provides 35 miles of light rail and 3 miles of streetcar service across Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa. With 51 light rail stations and 14 streetcar stations, riders can connect to employment, education, and recreation, as well as the regional transit system. Riders can hop on board 365 days a year, 20+ hours a day, with 12-minute peak frequency during peak hours. Valley Metro Maintains and operates seventy-two (72) light rail vehicles consisting of Siemens and Kinkisharyo LRVs. For its streetcar fleet, Valley Metro maintains and operates six (6) Brookville Liberty NXT streetcars. Wheelset maintenance activities, including the pressing and removal of wheels, gear units, and bearings on axles, will be performed at Valley Metro’s Operations and Maintenance Center, located at 605 S. 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034.

Responses are due October 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM MST.

Questions must be submitted by September 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM MST.

Commodity categories: Automotive Accessories For Automobiles, Buses, Trailers, Trucks, Etc.; Automotive And Trailer Equipment And Parts; Automotive And Trailer Bodies, Body Accessories, And Parts; Automotive Vehicles And Related Transportation Equipment (Including Trailers) (Effective 1-1-06 This Class Inactivated, Refer To Classes 071, 072 And 073); Automobiles, School Buses, Suvs, And Vans (Including Diesel, Gasoline, Electric, Hybrid, And All Other Fuel Types); Trucks (Including, Diesel, Gasoline, Electric, Hybrid, And Alternative Fuel Units); Trailers; Automotive Shop And Related Equipment And Supplies.

Contact: Kevin Query, Procurement Manager (kquery@valleymetro.org, (602) 523-6048).

1 document is attached to the notice: Axle Press RFI.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/valleymetro/projects/303316. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.