View the Request for Information here.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) is in the planning phase to potentially upgrade our Metrorail snowmelter systems. Metro uses snowmelter systems to enable above-ground transit rail switch machine operation (i.e., switch point movement) during and after snow and ice weather events.

Metro has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify available options and technologies to consider for replacement of above-ground switch snowmelter systems across the Metrorail system in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

Metro seeks to understand how the industry can provide cost effective solutions that will address maintenance concerns, improve operational resilience during inclement weather events, and enhance energy efficiency and savings. The RFI includes questions related to the snowmelter systems design, manufacturing, implementation, and maintenance

ANTICIPATED TIMELINE

The responses to the RFI will follow the general timeline as provided below. All dates are subject to change.

• February 4, 2022: Metro issues RFI
• February 28, 2022: Deadline for submitting questions to Metro
• March 14, 2022: Metro response date for all submitted questions
• March 28, 2022: Deadline for final RFI responses

The RFI is posted on our Supplier Portal, which is a one-stop gateway to all communications and activities related to doing business with Metro. To submit questions, please contact Metro at MetroProcurementOutreach@wmata.com

Thank you for your interest in supporting Metro's Capital Improvement Program as we work to ensure a state of good repair for vital rail infrastructure and assets.