Palo Alto Opengov #260942

Palo Alto Seeks Design and Engineering Services for Caltrain Quiet Zone Improvements

The City of Palo Alto is seeking qualified design and engineering firms for Quiet Zone improvements at three Caltrain rail crossings. - Government Buyer: - City of Palo Alto (local government) - Scope of Work: - Preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Engineer’s Estimates (PS&E) for Quiet Zone improvements - Design of four quadrant gate systems at Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive, and Charleston Road crossings - Additional improvements at Palo Alto Avenue crossing - Preparation of construction documents, technical specifications, and cost estimates - Permitting and environmental documentation - Coordination with regulatory agencies: California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (PCJPB/Caltrain), and Union Pacific Railroad - Community outreach and stakeholder engagement - Optional construction support services during bidding and construction phases - Technical Requirements: - Expertise in rail corridor and at-grade crossing design - Experience with railroad signal timing, interconnect systems, Positive Train Control, and wireless crossing systems - Civil engineering and environmental review capabilities - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with similar rail safety and crossing projects - Ability to coordinate with multiple agencies and stakeholders - Optional support during construction phase

Description

The City of Palo Alto is seeking proposals from qualified design and engineering professionals to develop Plans, Specifications, and Engineer’s Estimates (PS&E) for Quiet Zone improvements at three existing at-grade railroad crossings along the Caltrain corridor. The project includes design, permitting, environmental documentation, community outreach, and coordination with multiple agencies such as CPUC, FRA, PCJPB/Caltrain, and Union Pacific Railroad. The improvements involve four quadrant gate systems at Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive, and Charleston Road crossings, as well as additional improvements at Palo Alto Avenue. Optional construction support services during bidding and construction phases are also included.

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