2026 Statewide Railroad Crossing Improvements

The 2026 Statewide Railroad Crossing Improvements project, managed by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, aims to enhance safety and compliance at 57 at-grade railroad crossings across the state. The scope includes installing new signage such as crossbuck assemblies, yield signs, track number plaques, and emergency notification signs, along with reflective strips on signposts and pavement markings like yield lines. These upgrades are designed to bring the crossings into conformance with the latest standards outlined in the 2023 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, and RIDOT standards. Existing non-compliant signage will be removed and replaced to ensure uniformity and safety. The solicitation, identified as TCB26005927, was issued on October 28, 2025, with a response deadline of November 21, 2025. The project budget ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000. Interested vendors are required to register and submit proposals through the Ocean State Procures™ platform, with detailed instructions, insurance requirements, and confidentiality rules provided in the solicitation documents. The project emphasizes adherence to federal and state safety standards, with vendor Q&A sessions available until November 12, 2025. The primary point of contact for this project is M. Scott Stephens, the Purchasing Agent for RIDOT.