Light rail hydraulic axle press, 250-ton capacity
Light Rail Vehicle New and Used Axle Press, Solicitation 2026-RFI-099, issued by Valley Metro.
At a glance
Valley Metro Rail seeks information on new and used hydraulic axle presses with a minimum 250-ton pressing capacity for light rail vehicle maintenance. This is a Request for Information to help evaluate market options and develop specifications for a potential future purchase.
Key facts
- Issuing agency
- Valley Metro
- Solicitation number
- 2026-RFI-099
- Portal id
- 303316
- Type
- purchase
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
- Response deadline
- Oct 14, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Questions due
- Sep 30, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Answers posted
- Oct 7, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Place of performance
- Maricopa County, AZ
- Official posting
- Documents, addenda and the procurement contact, free with an account.
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Official description
Solicitation #2026-RFI-099. Issued by Finance and Procurement. 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.
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- OpenDue Nov 12, 2026
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