# Manatee County Port Authority Demandstar #ITB-20260811-6/RH-0-2026/RH

Rail Yard Expansion Project for Manatee County Port Authority

**Posted:** September 18, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** ITB-20260811-6/RH-0-2026/RH
**NAICS:** 237990

This opportunity involves a rail yard expansion project for the Manatee County Port Authority in Florida.
- Government Buyer:
  - Manatee County Port Authority
- Scope of Work:
  - Installation of approximately ¾ mile of new railroad track and turnouts
  - Earthwork and drainage improvements to support the new track
  - Project divided into two main areas:
    - Inner yard: adding a track on the southern side
    - Main line yard: adding two tracks between existing yard tracks 2 and 3
- Requirements:
  - Trench safety measures
  - Bidder qualifications
  - Engineering documentation as per attachments
- Procurement Details:
  - E-bidding is available
  - Non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
- Project managed by Robert Howard

### Description

This solicitation is for the installation of approximately ¾ mile of additional track and turnouts, along with associated earthwork and drainage improvements. The work is divided into two areas: the inner yard, which will add a track on the southern side, and the main line yard, which will add two tracks between yard tracks 2 and 3. The project is managed by Robert Howard and is located in Manatee County, Florida. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 22, 2026, and bids are due by October 23, 2026.

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