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253-Van Winkle- IFB-LOI-SOQ Crescent Bus Bridge 2027 ATL-NOLA

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WS5875561348

Response Deadline10/06/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Amtrak is seeking a Letter of Intent and Statement of Qualifications for a bus bridge service to replace train travel between Atlanta, Georgia, and New Orleans, Louisiana. The service is required from January 5, 2027, through March 11, 2027, operating Monday through Thursday. The contract requires the provision of four ADA lift equipped motorcoaches on a daily basis. Solicitation packets will be distributed starting September 22, 2026, with a deadline for questions by September 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Final bids, including the LOI and SOQ, must be submitted by October 20, 2026. Interested parties should contact Heather Van Winkle for the solicitation packet.

General Info

Amtrak seeks bus bridge service between Atlanta and New Orleans, January to March 2027.

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NAICS

485210 - Interurban and Rural Bus TransportationView NAICS

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 15

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 6

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Response Deadline

10/06/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTCin 19 days

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AgencyAmtrak

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Heather Van WinkleContracting Agent

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Requesting Letter of Intent (LOI) and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for Invitation for Bid (IFB for bus bridge service in lieu of train between Atlanta, GA and New Orleans, LA from 1/5/27 to 3/11/27, Monday through Thursday. Requires 4 ADA lift equipped motorcoaches daily. Solicitation packets will be sent out starting 9/22/26 with questions due by 9/29/26, 2pm EST. LOI/SOQ/IFB bids due by 10/20/26. Contact heather.van.winkle@amtrak.com for solicitation packet.

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