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

Feasibility study of the Salem-Peabody-Danvers rail corridor

**Posted:** September 09, 2026
**Respond By:** October 07, 2026
**Identifier:** BD-27-1165-COSPD-COS01-133254
**NAICS:** 541330, 541370, 541820

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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