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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Ballard Link Innovative Technologies

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RI 0174-26State & Local

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Sound Transit is seeking information from qualified sources regarding innovative technologies and strategies to reduce project costs or accelerate the delivery of the Ballard Link Extension. The goal is to identify solutions that complement the current environmental review process without causing additional disruptions or delays to the project timeline. This request for information, identified as RI 0174-26, is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. Responses must be submitted by October 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT. All communications resulting from this process are non-binding, and the information provided is considered preliminary and subject to change.

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Sound Transit seeks innovative cost-reduction and acceleration strategies for Ballard Link Extension by 10/05/2026.

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541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesView NAICS

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WA, USA

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Sound Transit REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Ballard Link Innovative Technologies RI 0174-26 Closing Date: 10/05/2026 05:00:00 PM PT Detail: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Ballard Link Innovative Technologies Sound Transit seeks responses from qualified sources on strategies that could reduce project cost or speed delivery of the Ballard Link Extension (BLE) through innovative technologies. Strategies should complement the existing environmental review process and avoid additional disruption or delay to BLE. No contract award will be made as a result of this RFI. All information contained in this notice is preliminary in nature and is subject to change. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment on the part of Sound Transit to conduct a solicitation in the future. Sound Transit reserves the right to communicate with sources who provide feedback in response to this RFI. Any communications resulting from the RFI, whether communicated verbally or in writing, shall not be binding. PLEASE REFER TO THE ASSOCIATED DOCUMENT(S) FOR FURTHER DETAILS - THANK YOU.

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