Bismarck Civicplus #Passenger Rail Study RFP

Passenger Rail Station Siting Study Consulting Services for Bismarck-Mandan MPO

This opportunity seeks consulting services for a Passenger Rail Station Siting Study in the Bismarck-Mandan region: - Government Buyer: - Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), in cooperation with local cities, counties, NDDOT, FHWA, and FTA - Services Requested: - Professional transportation planning and engineering consulting to identify and evaluate corridors and site locations for new passenger rail stations and platforms - Scope includes technical evaluations, public involvement, coordination with local and federal agencies, data collection, report preparation, and presentations - Budget and Requirements: - Total project budget not to exceed $225,000 - Qualifications-based selection; up to five firms may be interviewed - Strict proposal submission requirements (max eight pages, one electronic copy) - Proprietary information must be clearly marked - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Study focuses on the BNSF rail line within the MPO area - Coordination with multiple government entities and public stakeholders - No specific OEMs or products; procurement is for consulting services only - Places of Performance and Coordination: - Bismarck, Lincoln, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota - MPO office, NDDOT, FHWA, FTA offices - Period of Performance: - Project expected to start in mid-2026 and complete by mid-2027, with key milestones for proposal, interviews, draft report, and final presentations

Description

The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is seeking 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 to serve the MPO area and surrounding region. The project will be conducted in cooperation with local cities and counties, as well as state and federal transportation agencies. The selection will be qualifications-based, with interviews for the top five firms. The project has a not to exceed budget of $225,000.

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