RFP P50662 Program Management Consultant Services for Communications Based Train Control

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is issuing a Request for Proposals to engage a qualified firm to provide comprehensive program management consulting services for its Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) project. The scope of work encompasses a broad range of support functions, including project management activities such as scope, schedule, and budget oversight, stakeholder communication, and design verification to ensure vendor compliance. Additionally, the contract involves implementation management tasks like cutover planning, testing, safety certification, and performance analysis, alongside construction oversight to ensure quality, safety, and security standards are met. The project also emphasizes operational readiness through staff training, maintenance planning, SOP development, and organizational recommendations, complemented by administrative reporting, issue tracking, and meeting coordination. The solicitation was posted on May 9, 2025, with a deadline for proposals set for June 24, 2025. The contract size is estimated to range between five and fifteen million dollars, reflecting the project's significant scope and complexity. The procurement process includes a pre-proposal conference scheduled for May 19, 2025, and a question submission deadline of May 27, 2025. Interested firms are directed to review detailed documents available on MARTA’s website and to submit proposals to the MARTA Annex Building in Atlanta, Georgia. The contract will be administered under FAR guidelines, with key contacts including a Senior Contract Specialist and MARTA’s Office of Contracts, ensuring compliance with federal and local procurement standards. The project aims to enhance MARTA’s CBTC system, improving transit safety, efficiency, and operational performance through expert program management support.