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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on June 12, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Rock Island Arsenal Railroad Bridge Corridor

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W912QR-ROCKISLANDILFY26Federal

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking expressions of interest for a non-exclusive five-year lease of a 5,060-foot railroad corridor on Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, Illinois, spanning approximately 3.485 acres and including key bridge structures STR00228, STR00229, and STR00320. The corridor connects Davenport, Iowa, to Rock Island, Illinois, crossing Government Bridge and Sylvan Slough, and is intended solely for railroad operations including freight movement, locomotive traffic, and associated maintenance activities. The lessee will be responsible for all aspects of operations, inspections, repairs, vegetation management, regulatory compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration, and annual bridge inspections, ensuring the infrastructure remains safe and functional under federal standards. The lease will be issued under 10 U.S.C. § 2667 and governed by all applicable federal laws and Department of the Army policies. Interested parties must submit a written expression of interest by June 19, 2026, detailing their qualifications, railroad operating experience, and proposed use of the corridor. The solicitation, identified as W912QR-ROCKISLANDILFY26, is being managed by the Department of Defense through the Office of Louisville, Kentucky, and the government will evaluate submissions to determine if further competitive procedures are needed before awarding the lease. All responsibilities, including compliance, reporting, and infrastructure upkeep, will be fully assumed by the lessee, with no shared operational duties with the government beyond oversight. Requests for information or submissions should be directed to Audrey Snyder at audrey.l.snyder@usace.army.mil.

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Five-year lease for Rock Island Arsenal Railroad Corridor; lessee handles operations, maintenance, compliance.

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Department Of Defense → W072 Endist LouisvilleView Agency

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531190 - Lessors of Other Real Estate PropertyView NAICS

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Rock Island, IL, 61201, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W072 Endist Louisville
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OfficeLOUISVILLE, KY, 40202-2230, USA
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Office AddressLOUISVILLE, KY, 40202-2230, USA

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR LEASE


Property: Rock Island Arsenal Railroad Bridge Corridor


Location: Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois 61201


Offers Due: June 19, 2026


The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), on behalf of the Department of the Army, is seeking expressions of interest for a non-exclusive, five (5) year lease of a railroad transportation corridor located at Rock Island Arsenal between Davenport, Iowa, and Rock Island, Illinois.


The property consists of approximately 5,060 linear feet of railroad trackage and associated bridge structures, including Structure Numbers STR00228, STR00229, and STR00320, together with related appurtenances. The leased area encompasses approximately 3.485 acres (151,800 square feet) and includes the railroad corridor extending from the Government ownership boundary in Davenport, Iowa, across Government Bridge and the Sylvan Slough railroad bridge, to the connecting railroad right-of-way in Rock Island, Illinois.


Intended Use


Operation and maintenance of a railroad transportation corridor connecting Davenport, Iowa, and Rock Island, Illinois, including the movement of locomotives, railcars, freight, and other rail traffic; maintenance and repair of railroad tracks, bridge structures, signaling and communications systems; vegetation management; and other activities necessary to support railroad transportation operations. The lease will provide for the non-exclusive use of the railroad trackage, bridge structures, and associated appurtenances.


Additional Lease Requirements


The successful lessee will be responsible for operation, inspection, maintenance, repair, and regulatory compliance associated with the railroad corridor and related infrastructure, including Structures STR00228, STR00229, and STR00320, as specified in the lease instrument. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, compliance with applicable Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements, annual bridge inspections, track maintenance, vegetation management, reporting requirements, and maintenance and repair of designated railroad bridge and track components. Interested parties should be aware that the lease will contain detailed operational, maintenance, inspection, and safety requirements associated with continued railroad operations over Government-owned facilities.


The lease will be issued pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2667 and subject to all applicable Federal laws, regulations, and Department of the Army policies.


Interested parties must submit a written expression of interest describing their qualifications, proposed use, and railroad operating experience no later than June 19, 2026.


The Government will evaluate all expressions of interest received and determine whether additional competitive procedures are necessary prior to entering into a lease agreement.


For additional information or to submit an expression of interest, contact: Audrey Snyder, audrey.l.snyder@usace.army.mil

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