Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #C038209
NYSDOT Consulting Services for State Safety Oversight Program for Rail Transit Agencies
Posted
August 27, 2026
Respond By
October 07, 2026
Identifier
C038209
NAICS
541618, 926120, 488210
NYSDOT is preparing to procure consulting services for its State Safety Oversight (SSO) program for rail transit agencies. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), Passenger Transportation Bureau, Office of Contract Management - Services Requested: - Consulting services for administrative support, technical assistance, and oversight activities - Focus on compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations (49 CFR Parts 670, 671, 672, 673, 674) and New York State rail safety regulations (NYCRR 17 ยง990) - Subject matter experts required in rail transit safety certification and compliance - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated expertise in federal and state passenger rail safety regulations - Oversight of Rail Transit Agency (RTA) projects across multiple New York regions - No specific OEMs or product vendors named; prior contract awarded to Vital Assurance, Ltd. - Contract Details: - Base term of three years, with two one-year extension options - Services cover administrative, technical, and regulatory compliance support for rail transit safety
Description
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) plans to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) to hire a consultant to provide administrative services, technical assistance, and oversight for the State Safety Oversight (SSO) program. The consultant must have expertise in federal regulations 49 CFR Parts 670-674 and New York State passenger rail regulations. The contract term is three years with possible extensions for two additional one-year periods. Interested consultants should submit a Letter of Interest to receive notifications about the RFP release and updates.