# North County Transit District Planet bids #37964

NCTD seeks as-needed Right of Entry Permitting Services for rail corridors and facilities.

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 30, 2026
**Identifier:** 37964
**NAICS:** 488210

North County Transit District (NCTD) is seeking proposals for as-needed Right of Entry Permitting Services to support its rail corridors and facilities throughout San Diego County.
- Government Buyer:
  - North County Transit District (NCTD), San Diego Railroad, Procurement & Contract Administration Division
- Services Requested:
  - Professional consulting services to review and process Right of Entry (ROE) permits, joint ROE permits, Access Authorizations, special event permits, and design review oversight for NCTD-owned property and railroad rights-of-way
  - Evaluation of applicant submittals including work plans, hazard analyses, safety plans, engineering plans, site plans, and insurance certificates
  - Coordination with NCTD departments and Flagging Consultant for flagging and signal maintainer services
  - Development and management of an online permitting portal
  - Project management, permit tracking, monthly invoicing, and quarterly closeout reporting
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Experience with railroad right-of-way permitting and regulatory compliance
  - Compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including prevailing wage and DBE participation
  - Licensed, qualified personnel required
  - Emphasis on quality control, safety, insurance, indemnification, confidentiality, and data security
  - Permit processing targets a 4-week turnaround per application, maximum 10 weeks unless delayed externally
- No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a professional services solicitation
- Estimated contract value: $1,023,690 for base term, $362,295 and $362,294 for option years (total approx. $1.76 million)
- Period of performance: Base term of 3 years with two 1-year option periods


### Description

The North County Transit District (NCTD) is soliciting proposals for as-needed professional services to facilitate the review of Right-of-Entry (ROE) permits, joint ROE permits, Access Authorizations (AA), and supporting requirements. The services include evaluation of applicant submittals such as work plans, safety plans, engineering plans, and insurance documentation to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and NCTD policies. The consultant will also coordinate Flagging Services and track permit metrics. The contract duration is a base term of 3 years with two 1-year options, and the estimated contract value is approximately $1.76 million including option years.

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