Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation Railcar Procurement
Honolulu, Hawaii · Transit · Client: Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART)
Project details
Provided Buy America auditing services for the procurement of railcars.
Raul V. Bravo + Associates, Inc.
Common Sense Solutions
About the firm
Raul V. Bravo + Associates, Inc. (RVB+A) is a Washington D.C.-area transportation engineering consultancy founded in 1979 and dedicated to the planning, research, design, and development of transportation vehicles, systems, infrastructure, and facilities. Its team of more than 40 transportation planners and engineers serves public transit agencies, railroads, government entities, financial institutions, car builders, and engineering organizations across the United States and internationally. Core expertise spans passenger rail vehicle design and procurement, systems integration, project management oversight for the Federal Transit Administration, quality assurance, Buy America compliance, and safety. RVB+A maintains a GSA Multiple Award Schedule.
- Established
- 1979
- Team
- Midsize
- Firm type
- Transportation Engineering
Credentials
GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) - NAICS 541330 · ISO 9001, ANSI/ASQ 9001, AARM-1003, and FTA QA/QC compliant quality programs
People
Raul V. BravoFounder
Capabilities
Vehicle Procurement and Overhaul
Service websiteProvides comprehensive lifecycle support for passenger and cargo vehicle acquisitions and fleet rebuilds.
- Technology Assessment and Selection
- Technical Specification Development
- Manufacturing Oversight and Inspections
- Commissioning and Acceptance Testing
Engineering and Design
Service websiteDelivers conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed engineering for rail vehicles, onboard systems, and infrastructure components.
- Finite Element Analysis
- Crash Energy Management Systems
- Industrial and Interior Design
- CADD and Conversion Services
Systems Integration
Service websiteAligns complex electronic and mechanical subsystems across vehicles, wayside infrastructure, and control centers.
- Positive Train Control Implementation
- Vehicle Health Monitoring
- Control Center Integration
Project Management and Oversight
Service websiteDelivers independent program monitoring and resident engineering on behalf of federal agencies, local transit authorities, and manufacturers.
- FTA Project Management Oversight
- Resident Engineering Services
- Program Management for Manufacturers
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Service websiteImplements robust QA/QC programs compliant with ISO 9001, AARM-1003, and federal guidelines.
- Supplier Qualification Audits
- Resident On-Site Inspection
- Reliability and Maintainability Analysis
Buy America Compliance
Service websiteHelps agencies and manufacturers navigate federal domestic content requirements for transit and maritime procurements.
- Pre-Award and Post-Delivery Audits
- Supply Chain Consulting
Safety and Security
Service websiteDevelops comprehensive system safety and security plans to satisfy regulatory and operational requirements.
- System Safety Planning and Certification
- Hazard Analysis
- System Security Design
Technical Writing and Documentation
Service websitePrepares clear technical documentation, training materials, and operating procedures for complex transportation systems.
- Operations and Maintenance Manuals
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Transit Training Materials
Industries
Transit · Rail · Government · Financial Services · Marine
Projects
Metra Locomotive Overhauls
Chicago, Illinois · Transit · Client: Metra
Project details
Provided Buy America auditing and compliance services for Metra's locomotive overhaul program.
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency CBTC Program
San Francisco, California · Transit · Client: San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)
Project details
Delivered Buy America auditing services for the Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) systems.