Amtrak #LOI X072-26295

Design-build electrical distribution and substation upgrades at Amtrak’s Ivy City Yard

Amtrak is seeking a qualified design-build team to upgrade electrical distribution at its active Ivy City rail yard in Washington, D.C. - Government buyer: National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), Construction Procurement; David Irving is identified as the Contracting Official. - Requested work: Design and construct a new substation and related electrical infrastructure, including a 1.5 MW, 13.2 kV utility service, medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, 480 V distribution equipment, and substation foundations. - Integration and delivery: Include SCADA integration, protective relaying, grounding, connections to existing yard systems, testing, and commissioning. Work must be coordinated with Amtrak operations and other contractors in an active rail yard. - Team qualifications: Relevant design-build and medium-voltage substation experience, preferably in operating rail or similarly constrained environments; qualified personnel and staffing capacity; safety and quality practices; bonding and insurance capability; and ability to do business in the District of Columbia. Anticipated subconsultants are to be identified. - Named firms and participation restriction: Clark-Herzog JV, Clark Construction, Herzog Construction, and AECOM are identified as restricted parties that may not participate. - Solicitation status: This is an LOI and shortlisting stage for a forthcoming RFP; detailed scope information is available upon request. No OEM or eligible product vendor is specified.

Description

Amtrak is soliciting Letters of Interest from qualified Design-Build teams for electrical infrastructure improvements at Ivy City Yard in Washington, D.C. The project includes design and construction of a new substation, a 1.5 MW, 13.2 kV utility service, medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, 480 V distribution equipment, SCADA integration, protective relaying, grounding, testing, commissioning, and connections to existing electrical systems. The work will take place in an active rail yard and requires coordination with Amtrak operations and other contractors. Submitting an LOI is required for consideration for a forthcoming RFP; the attachment states LOIs are due by 2:00 p.m. ET on December 17, 2026.

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