Opportunity
Amtrak #LOI X072-26247
Amtrak seeks contractors for retaining wall construction and site grading beneath Spring Garden Street Bridge, Philadelphia
Posted
September 04, 2026
Respond By
October 21, 2026
Identifier
LOI X072-26247
NAICS
237990, 237310
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) is seeking qualified contractors for the Penn Coach Yard Spring Garden Bridge project in Philadelphia, PA. - Government Buyer: - Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation), Construction Procurement Office - Scope of Work: - Construction of retaining walls and site grading beneath the Spring Garden Street Bridge - Work must be performed within an active railroad operating environment with significant horizontal and vertical constraints - Required Contractor Experience: - Heavy civil construction, including retaining wall construction, deep foundation installation, micropile installation, bridge protection, excavation support, and earth retention systems - Demonstrated ability to coordinate with railroad operations - Proven safety statistics and accident prevention programs - Legal authority to conduct business in Pennsylvania - Key personnel must have relevant experience and certifications - Submission of three reference projects - Notable Restrictions: - Entities with prior advisory roles (e.g., AECOM, Parsons) are restricted from participating - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; the solicitation is for general contractor services - Services Requested: - General contractor services for retaining wall construction and site grading - Period of Performance: - Approximately three weeks, with potential option phases at Amtrak's discretion
Description
This solicitation is for the construction of retaining walls and site grading beneath the Spring Garden Street Bridge in Philadelphia, PA. The work supports rail operations and protects existing bridge infrastructure. The project involves construction activities within an active railroad operating environment with several horizontal and vertical constraints. Interested firms must submit Letters of Interest (LOIs) demonstrating qualifications and experience in similar heavy civil and railroad projects. The project will be delivered via the Design-Bid-Build method.