Amtrak #X057-26211

FRA/Amtrak Seeks Preliminary Engineering and NEPA Services for Hiawatha West Rail Project

This opportunity involves the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), in partnership with Amtrak and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), seeking professional engineering services for the Hiawatha West Project, which aims to expand intercity passenger rail service in the Midwest. - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), in coordination with Amtrak and WisDOT - Scope of Work: - Preliminary engineering (up to 30% design) for new and upgraded rail infrastructure - NEPA documentation to support a Categorical Exclusion, ensuring environmental compliance - Project administration, stakeholder engagement, and public involvement support - Products and Services Requested: - Engineering design for track upgrades, siding extensions, universal crossovers, bridge repairs, signaling and communications improvements, grade crossing upgrades, corridor protection/fencing, and station construction (temporary and permanent) - Capital cost estimation and safety improvements (e.g., PTC/CTC, interlockings, tie replacements) - Notable Requirements: - Ability to coordinate with multiple agencies and host railroads (including CPKC and WSOR) - Delivery of engineering drawings, environmental documentation, and support for public engagement - Completion of all deliverables within a 272-day period of performance - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The project covers a corridor connecting Waukesha, Jefferson, and Dane counties to Milwaukee and Chicago, with a focus on enabling up to two daily round trip trains.

Description

The solicitation is for Preliminary Engineering (PE) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation for the Hiawatha West Project. The project involves developing preliminary engineering plans and environmental compliance documentation to support FRA approval of a Categorical Exclusion. The work will advance the project toward future final design, construction, and funding. The project aims to establish new intercity passenger rail service in Illinois, including up to two daily round trip trains operating over existing and additional trackage. Interested parties should contact Steven Makuch to be added to the bidder's list for the upcoming RFP expected to be issued around August 6, 2026.

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