When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due December 10, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 4, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $500,000.

It was issued by Houston-Galveston Area Council. The work is located in Houston, Texas, United States.

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Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

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SUMMARY

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking a qualified prime contractor to perform planning-level feasibility studies for rail grade separation projects within its eight-county region.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must demonstrate relevant experience performing planning-level railroad grade-separation, transportation, safety, corridor, or feasibility studies
Must provide a project management plan, Gantt chart, and subcontractor tasks and deliverables
Must have capacity to manage up to ten assigned study locations or corridors
Must maintain professional liability, general liability, and property insurance
Must comply with 2 CFR 200.321 regarding small and minority business participation
Must complete cybersecurity training certified under section 2054.5192 of the Texas Government Code
Must maintain an active SAM registration
Must demonstrate that all contractual responsibility rests solely with one prime contractor

BUDGET

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$500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Release Date: October 21, 2026

Deadline for Questions: November 4, 2026

Response Deadline: December 10, 2026, 12:00 pm

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 4, 2026

Issuing Agency

Houston-Galveston Area Council

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DESCRIPTION

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is soliciting proposals for a prime contractor to manage and perform feasibility studies for individual rail crossings and rail corridors. The program aims to identify and develop crossing solutions to improve safety and efficiency, with potential assignments for up to ten study locations or corridors. The contractor will provide program management, study methodologies, stakeholder and railroad coordination, quality control, and standardized deliverables. The initial contract term is estimated at twelve months, with potential for renewal. The scope includes project management, public involvement, existing conditions analysis, railroad data collection, preliminary concepts and alternatives analysis, benefit-cost analysis, funding source identification, and implementation strategies.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due December 10, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 4, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $500,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Houston-Galveston Area Council. The work is located in Houston, Texas, United States.

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