Preliminary Engineering – Track & Right-of-Way

The contract entails performing 30 percent of the preliminary engineering design for railroad track alignment, grading, undercutting, and ballast within existing railroad rights-of-way, ensuring full compliance with AREMA guidelines and the specific standards set by the host railroad. This work is critical to the early development phase of infrastructure improvements and must be executed with precision to support future construction phases while maintaining operational safety and regulatory adherence. The contract is designated as a subcontract under NAICS code 541330 and is issued by Amtrak, with the solicitation posted on July 29, 2026, and a response deadline set for August 5, 2026. Although specific location details and point of contact information are not provided, performance is expected to occur within existing railroad rights-of-way under Amtrak’s jurisdiction. The opportunity is accessible through Amtrak’s procurement portal, and bidders must align their proposals with technical specifications and contractual requirements outlined by Amtrak to qualify for consideration.