Comal County Railroad Crossing Study The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) is seeking responses from qualified firms in order to develop a Railroad Crossing Study (RRCS) to examine and evaluate current and forecasted multimodal traffic volumes at crossings and blocking locations, classify uncontrolled systems, and research Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) standards. The study will include evaluating railroad crossing in all of Comal County. The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) is seeking responses from qualified firms in order to develop a Railroad Crossing Study (RRCS). The Study will examine and evaluate current and forecasted multimodal traffic volumes at crossings and blocking locations, classify uncontrolled systems, and research Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) standards. The study will include evaluating railroad crossing in all of Comal County. The study will identify infrastructure at crossings (gates/stop signs), quiet zone locations and infrastructure, and proximity of railroads to schools. This information will be used to classify all railroad crossings as a result of the study. The Scope of Work includes the four primary tasks listed below. Each task includes one or more sub-task(s) as described in this document. Each task will also involve deliverables that will be included as a part of the study. Deadline for Questions: 5:00 p.m. (CDT), Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Questions will only be accepted in writing by e-mail to Sonia Jimenez at jimenez@alamoareampo.org. Responses will be posted electronically by 5:00 p.m. (CDT) Thursday, August 22, 2024. Interviews: If necessary, all interviews will be tentatively scheduled during the week of October 14, 2024. Scheduled Contract Award: Monday, October 28, 2024 at the AAMPO Transportation Policy Board Meeting. The source of funding for this study is Federal and State funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and TxDOT. The budget for this project $250,000 and is included in AAMPO's Unified Planning Work Program. This contract will cover an approximate twelve (12) month period from the date of the Notice to Proceed. The Selection Committee will review proposals based on the evaluation criteria (see above). Their recommendations will be forwarded to AAMPO's Transportation Policy Board. Firms, at the discretion of the Consultant Selection Committee may be selected for oral presentations and interviews. The contract award will be made by the AAMPO Transportation Policy Board; however, AAMPO reserves the right to reject any and all proposals The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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