Opportunity
Dallas Area Rapid Transit Bonfire #Q-2098088 Unified Signaling System Project
DART Progressive Design-Build for Unified Signaling System Modernization
Posted
March 27, 2026
Respond By
April 24, 2026
Identifier
Q-2098088 Unified Signaling System Project
NAICS
237130, 541330
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is initiating a major modernization of its Light Rail Transit (LRT) signaling system through a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) contract. - Government Buyer: - Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) - Scope of Work: - Modernization of approximately 48 miles of LRT signal system, including the Central Business District (CBD), Red Line, and Blue Line - Upgrade of existing segments (excluding CBD) from Automatic Block Signaling (ABS) and Line of Sight (LOS) to a Digital Track Circuit-based Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system with cab signaling - CBD will receive an upgraded Transit Signal Priority (TSP) system with enhanced train detection and prioritization - Redundant power upgrades to improve system reliability - Procurement Process: - Progressive Design-Build (PDB) services required - Review of 30% design deliverables, some containing Sensitive Security Information (SSI) - Access to SSI documents at DART facilities upon signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Alignment of upgraded signaling with Green and Orange Lines - Enhanced system reliability and safety through digital ATP and redundant power - Security protocols for accessing sensitive design information
Description
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is soliciting qualifications from firms capable of providing Progressive Design-Build services for the Unified Signaling System Project. The project aims to modernize approximately 48 miles of the Light Rail Transit signal system, including upgrades to Automatic Train Protection and Transit Signal Priority systems, as well as power reliability improvements. The RFQ will be released on April 6, 2026, and 30% design deliverables are available for review under NDA. The solicitation is open from March 27, 2026, to April 24, 2026.