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

The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA), a public transportation authority that provides oversight of the Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail service between Brunswick, ME and Boston, MA, is seeking proposals for professional services to develop a service development plan (SDP) to assist with determining service goals and associated infrastructure improvements over a 10- to 15-year time period. The purpose of this RFP is to seek and retain a qualified transportation planning and engineering firm to work with NNEPRA staff and its contractors to analyze current service, establish reasonable service goals, analyze potential infrastructure improvements required to achieve those goals, and outline a phased investment strategy for implementation. The Selected Firm will assist in the planning and development of key initiatives identified by NNEPRA and the Maine Department of Transportation (DOT) in the Maine State Rail Plan including: A. Relocate Portland Station to a main line location B. Build a new station at Falmouth, ME C. Potential extension of passenger rail service on the Rockland Branch D. Leverage opportunities created by the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) to increase train speed and capacity E. Transition to Amtrak's new fleet of Airo trainsets F. Identify current and/or potential future infrastructure improvements necessary to maintain Downeaster service This effort will also explore opportunities to enhance multi-modal connectivity from Boston North Station to the Northeast Corridor at Boston South Station. Question Deadline 08/07/2024 at 5:00 PM ET Questions regarding this proposal for services must be made in writing and submitted to the address below: Catherine Davidson Grant Program and Compliance Manager 75 West Commercial Street, Suite 104 Portland, ME 04101-4361 Or via e-mail: catherine@nnepra.com. Responses to all questions will be compiled in writing and posted on the NNEPRA website electronically no later than August 16, 2024. October 2024 Selection and award It is the intent of NNEPRA to contract with one (1) transportation planning and engineering firm to provide the desired services over a period of 18 to 24 months. Proposing firms may assemble a team of subcontractors to assist in their scope of work. NNEPRA reserves the right to waive formalities, to accept any proposal, or to reject any and all proposals for any reason. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. NNEPRA has a budget range of $750,000 to $1,000,000 for completing the SDP. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.