Manistee County Civicplus #20260710-01

Manistee County Transportation Consulting for Safer Southern Rail Route Project Development Phase

Manistee County is seeking professional transportation consulting firms to support the Project Development phase of the Safer Southern Rail Route Project (SSRR), with anticipated funding from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). - Government Buyer: - Manistee County Administrator's Office (County Controller/Administrator Lisa Sagala) - Scope of Services: - Preliminary engineering (PE) for rail, vehicular, and pedestrian crossings - NEPA environmental review and compliance - Stakeholder engagement with local governments, industrial businesses, and federal/state agencies - Project management and development of financial plans - Environmental permitting with Michigan EGLE - Coordination with railroad agencies including CSX and Marquette Rail - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in railroad, vehicular, and pedestrian crossing design - Familiarity with Michigan EGLE permitting processes - Experience working with CSX and Marquette Rail - Proposals must include team qualifications, relevant project experience, detailed scope of work, timeline, insurance certificate, and line-item budget in FRA-recommended formats - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated Contract Value: - $2,708,000 to $3,385,000 for the Project Development phase - Requires a 20% non-federal match - Period of Performance: - 18 months for the Project Development phase, covering all required deliverables

Description

Manistee County is seeking proposals from professional transportation firms to assist with the Project Development phase of the FRA grant funded Safer Southern Rail Route Project (SSRR). The project aims to improve rail safety by eliminating eight marine and vehicle rail line crossings, support local manufacturers, replace aging bridges, expand industrial properties, and create rail-trail recreational connectivity. The scope includes preliminary engineering, NEPA environmental review, stakeholder engagement, and development of project management and financial plans. Proposals must be submitted electronically by October 7, 2026, and questions should be directed to the designated Grant Administrator.

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