Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1165-COSPD-COS01-133254

Feasibility study of the Salem-Peabody-Danvers rail corridor

The City of Salem is leading a regional feasibility study to evaluate future uses of the rail corridor connecting Salem, Peabody, and Danvers. - Government buyer: City of Salem Purchasing Department, led by Anthony P. Delaney, on behalf of the Town of Danvers and City of Peabody. - Scope: One multidisciplinary feasibility study covering project management, stakeholder and agency coordination, existing-conditions assessment, alternatives development and screening, detailed feasibility analysis, conceptual design, implementation planning, and final deliverables. - Alternatives include rail-to-trail conversion, passenger rail service, and freight operations. - The municipalities seek consensus on a preferred alternative and require full (10%) concept plans for it; more limited concept plans may be proposed for other alternatives. - Work includes public engagement and environmental and regulatory analysis, with implementation strategies supporting regional mobility, connectivity, economic development, and environmental resilience. - Named organizations: MassDOT administers grant funding, coordinates with FHWA, and provides final contract approval; the City of Salem is the administrative lead, with Danvers and Peabody representatives involved in project decisions. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs or prospective vendor companies are named. The selected firm must be MassDOT-prequalified. - Funding: $750,000 in total funding is available. - Period: Work begins upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed and is expected to take approximately two years. No annual subscription or option years are identified.

Description

The City of Salem is seeking proposals for a feasibility study for a rail trail linking Danvers, Peabody, and Salem. The RFP scope includes project management and administration, stakeholder and agency coordination, existing-conditions assessment, alternatives development and screening, preferred-alternative analysis, and implementation planning and final deliverables. Proposals are due October 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM. MassDOT prequalification is required for firms submitting proposals.

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