North Dakota Bismarck Civic Plus #1348

Consulting Services for Passenger Rail Station Siting Study in Bismarck-Mandan Region

The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is soliciting consulting services for a Passenger Rail Station Siting Study in the Bismarck-Mandan region of North Dakota. - Government Buyer: - Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) - In cooperation with North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) - Services Requested: - Professional transportation planning and engineering consulting services - Identify and evaluate corridors and potential sites for new passenger rail stations and platforms along the BNSF rail line - Includes data collection, technical and planning evaluations, public involvement, report preparation, and presentations to local and federal stakeholders - Project Scope and Requirements: - Study area includes Bismarck, Lincoln, Mandan, Burleigh County, and Morton County, North Dakota - Strict eight-page limit for proposals (excluding appendices, cover page, and table of contents) - One electronic copy of the proposal required - Compliance with federal, state, and local clauses - Proprietary information must be clearly marked to avoid disclosure - Budget and Selection: - Total project budget not to exceed $225,000 - Qualifications-based selection process - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named; procurement is for professional services only

Description

The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants for a Passenger Rail Station Siting Study. The study aims to identify and evaluate station corridors and potential site locations for new passenger rail service stations and platforms serving the MPO area and surrounding region. The project involves cooperation with local cities, counties, and state and federal transportation agencies. The MPO will use qualifications-based selection criteria and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The project budget is not to exceed $225,000.

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