NIGP 90670: Railroad; Rapid Transit; Monorail - Architectural

NIGP 90670 Railroad; Rapid Transit; Monorail — Architectural, an Item code, encompasses design, engineering, planning, and support services for rapid transit infrastructure, with recent state and local solicitations reflecting demand for streetcar replacement procurement support, bus rapid transit planning and consulting, light rail safety oversight, and associated architectural and engineering services. State and local buying under this code spans transit authorities, city departments of transportation, and consolidated municipal governments, with transit authorities appearing as the primary issuing bodies. The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation, Broward County Transportation Department, and New Jersey Transit Rail Operations represent standout repeat buyers in the recent opportunities block. Scope spans technical evaluation and design support for vehicle procurement, comprehensive planning and design services across multiple transit corridors, safety compliance monitoring, and specialized commissioning services aligned with federal environmental clearance procedures and performance standards.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, and Oregon. The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation issued RFP 00002742 in June 2026 for streetcar replacement project support covering technical evaluation, inspection, commissioning, and decommissioning services through December 2030 with work performed systemwide across the 16-mile streetcar network. Broward County Transportation Department issued RFP TRN2131774P1 in May 2026 for consulting services supporting six Bus Rapid Transit corridors totaling approximately 76 miles, with contracts to be awarded to up to three qualified firms and a total estimated budget of $30 million for the initial five-year term spanning 2030 through 2036. New Jersey Transit Rail Operations, Inc. issued procurement T3054 in April 2026 for Light Rail/Fixed Guide State Safety Oversight Support Services, requiring safety audits, compliance monitoring, and maintenance and protection of equipment inspections aligned with state safety oversight program procedures.