This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Dayton, Ohio. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Department of Planning, Neighborhoods & Development seeks one or more vendors to manage and implement aspects of the Railroad Professional Services. The map below displays the railroad maintenance area. The selected vendor(s) for the project will work with the Division of Development to accomplish the following: A. Conduct monthly, quarterly, annual, 4-year, and 10-year Federally mandated inspections of the railroad track, bridges, signals, and crossings. Submit Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) field inspection reports for all inspections. B. Provide or procure routine maintenance and repairs for the publicly owned portion of the track. C. Provide Brush Cutting and Vegetation Control Spray for railroad maintenance. D. Respond to calls to the emergency phone number for the rail. E. Assist the City in supporting current and future businesses utilizing the rail. F. The selected consultant will also be expected to advise the City on incidental matters involving the railroad and potential economic development projects that may utilize rail services. G. The City may request that the consultant support the City in applying for State or Federal grants for railroad improvements. H. Additional services as requested and negotiated. Last Day to Submit Questions: 12:00 PM local (Dayton OH) time on October 7,2022 Written Responses to Questions: Close of Business on October 14, 2022 The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any irregularities in a proposal, or to accept the proposal(s) which in the judgment of proper officials, is in the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to accept a part or parts of a proposal unless otherwise restricted in the RFP or issue subsequent RFPs. The City reserves the right to approve or reject any sub-Contractors proposed for work under this proposal or waive any minor irregularities The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.