Transit Fleet Fluid Analysis Services

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is seeking fluid sample pickup, laboratory analysis, reporting, trend analysis, and maintenance personnel training for fluids used in its buses, light rail vehicles, and related equipment.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority


General
Open (open)
P25110
Nov 03, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 06, 2026 04:00 PM
$1,000.00
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Small Business
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
swathi.perumpoyilan@vta.org
+14083217119
Submission Instructions
Online
Submit the bid electronically through VTA's Procurement Website by selecting the "Draft Response" button and following the on-screen instructions.
Description

VTA is soliciting a contractor to provide a complete fluid analysis program for VTA-owned equipment and equipment operated by VTA contractors. The work includes supplying sample bottles, labels, extraction tools, pickup boxes, and other materials; collecting fluid samples from designated VTA locations three times weekly; performing laboratory analysis; and providing written and secure electronic reports. Samples include engine oil, automatic transmission fluid, hydraulic oil, gearbox oil, diesel fuel, compressor oil, air-conditioning compressor oil, engine coolant, and grease. The contractor must perform specified ASTM-based testing, identify normal, abnormal, and critical conditions, provide recommendations for corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance, maintain historical data and trend analyses, and assist with fluid-related problem diagnosis. Results generally must be available electronically within 24 hours of pickup, with written reporting within 48 hours. The contractor must also provide general, full-analysis, and annual refresher training for VTA maintenance personnel. The contract is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity arrangement with a three-year base term and two one-year options, a guaranteed minimum of $1,000, and estimated annual quantities for the listed analyses and training.

Classification Codes
NAICS541380Testing Laboratories and Services
PSCH391Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes
Smart Codes
fluid laboratory analysisoil condition monitoringpreventive maintenance training
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 6, 2026-Solicitation Publication Date
Oct 13, 2026 06:00 PM-Pre-Bid Conference (optional)
Meeting ID: 260 577 026 161 559; Passcode: aD3CU3WV
Oct 16, 2026 09:00 PM-Question Submission Deadline
Nov 03, 2026 10:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Contractor's Pollution/Environmental Impairment Liability — $2,000,000.00
Informational
Documents
TitleDate Posted
P25110-IFB-000Oct 06, 2026 01:00 PM
Bid Sheet P25110 Fluid AnalysisOct 06, 2026 01:00 PM
Project DocumentOct 06, 2026 04:00 PM
P25110 -Sample of contract-000Oct 06, 2026 01:00 PM
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