New Mexico General Services Department State Purchasing Division #70-C0009-26-CP424

UPRR railroad engineering, construction protection, and crossing removal services for the Santa Teresa grade-separation project

Dona Ana County is evaluating alternatives to a proposed sole-source package of railroad services for the Santa Teresa grade-separation project. - Government buyer: Dona Ana County, Public Works Engineering Department. - Named provider: Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR). The County says its agreement requires UPRR to perform railroad-related work within UPRR’s right-of-way; the notice states third-party providers are not permitted. - Services requested: - Railroad engineering and related project services, including project management, submittal review, construction management, and digital observation. UPRR’s estimate is $251,000; actual costs may vary, and digital observation is required if UPRR determines it is needed. - Railroad flagging and other protective or safety services. These are billed at actual cost and are not included in the $251,000 estimate; no fixed quantity or price is stated. - Closure and removal of the existing Industrial Road at-grade crossing, including removal of its crossing surface and warning devices and related track work. A preliminary estimate is $179,997, including replacement of two 80-foot track panels. - Estimated value: The notice states $500,000; the two stated estimates total $430,997 before additional actual-cost protective services. - Products and part numbers: No products or part numbers are requested.

Description

Dona Ana County is seeking alternatives to a proposed sole-source purchase from Union Pacific Railroad Company for professional services connected to the Santa Teresa Public Highway Overpass Project (Santa Teresa Grade Separation). The services include engineering review, construction monitoring, coordination, track protection, flagging, inspection, safety oversight, and other railroad-related work in Union Pacific Railroad’s right-of-way. The source documents state that these services are required under the Public Highway Overpass Agreement and that Union Pacific Railroad is the only authorized provider. The stated amount is $500,000, for one project, with a contract term from November 9, 2026, through December 31, 2028; responses identifying possible alternatives are due November 7, 2026.

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