Amtrak #Hiawatha West Project

Amtrak and FRA Seek Preliminary Engineering and NEPA Services for Hiawatha West Rail Expansion

This opportunity involves Amtrak and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking professional engineering services for the Hiawatha West Project, which aims to expand intercity passenger rail service in Wisconsin and Illinois. - Government Buyer: - Amtrak (US national passenger rail operator) - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), in coordination with Amtrak and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) - Scope of Work: - Preliminary engineering services up to 30% design completion - National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation to support FRA approval of a Categorical Exclusion - Project administration, management, and agency coordination - Capital cost estimation and development of engineering drawings - Environmental compliance and public involvement support (optional) - Project Corridor and Improvements: - New intercity passenger rail service connecting Waukesha, Jefferson, and Dane counties to Milwaukee and Chicago - Utilizes existing railroad right-of-way and infrastructure - Inventory includes: track upgrades, bridge repairs, signaling improvements, station construction, grade crossing improvements, corridor protection/fencing, and safety upgrades (e.g., PTC/CTC, interlockings) - Products/Services Requested: - Engineering and environmental consulting services (no specific OEMs or vendors named) - Notable requirements: coordination with FRA, WisDOT, and host railroads; deliverables include engineering drawings, environmental documentation, and support for public involvement - No specific OEMs or commercial product part numbers are identified in the solicitation - Period of performance is 272 calendar days from notice to proceed

Description

The solicitation is for Preliminary Engineering (PE) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for the Hiawatha West Project. The project involves professional engineering services to support FRA approval of a Categorical Exclusion and advance the project toward future final design, construction, and funding. The scope includes project administration, preliminary engineering to identify and design capital improvements for intercity passenger rail service, and completion of NEPA documentation. The project corridor extends service to Waukesha, Jefferson, and Dane counties in Illinois, involving existing railroad right-of-way and infrastructure improvements.

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