70-C0009-26-CP424_Union Pacific Railroad_Sole Source_Request.pdf.PDF

This is a Sole Source Request document submitted to the State of New Mexico for Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) railroad construction monitoring and safety services. The request seeks authorization for a sole source procurement due to the unique nature of the work required, which involves monitoring and safety oversight for railroad construction activities on UPRR-owned infrastructure. The procurement is necessary to ensure compliance with railroad operational standards and safety requirements that are specific to UPRR's systems and protocols. The document establishes the need for specialized expertise in railroad construction monitoring and safety procedures that are integral to UPRR operations in New Mexico.

The sole source justification indicates that only Union Pacific Railroad possesses the requisite knowledge, access, and operational authority necessary to conduct monitoring and safety activities on its own railroad infrastructure and facilities. The procurement allows the state to contract directly with UPRR without competitive bidding, recognizing the inherent conflict of interest and impracticality of obtaining these services from competing vendors. The arrangement ensures continuity of railroad operations while meeting state safety and construction oversight requirements specific to UPRR's New Mexico rail corridor operations.