Central Bidding - new orleans public belt Request for Proposals_ Signal Maintenance _ Inspection Services (89522315).pdf

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Attached to: Maintenance and Inspection Services for Automated Switches, Signals, Crossing Protections, AEI Readers, and Supporting Equipment
Solicitation number: 89522315
Issued by: Orleans Parish, New Orleans City, Louisiana

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This is a Request for Proposals issued by the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission for the Port of New Orleans seeking maintenance and inspection services for automated switches, signals, crossing protections, AEI (Automatic Equipment Identification) readers, and supporting equipment. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance, routine inspections, emergency repairs, and parts replacement for railroad signal and switching systems. Qualified bidders must demonstrate expertise in railroad signal maintenance, possess appropriate certifications, and maintain adequate staffing levels to provide 24/7 emergency response capabilities. The proposal process includes a mandatory pre-bid site visit and bidders' conference to familiarize respondents with existing equipment and operational requirements. Interested parties must submit proposals by the specified due date, with contract award anticipated following evaluation of technical qualifications and pricing proposals. The initial contract term extends for a defined period with renewal options available to extend the engagement based on performance and continued service requirements.

Pricing shall be submitted on a fixed unit-rate basis for specified maintenance tasks and emergency repair categories, with separate line items for parts and labor. The contract may include provisions for small business participation or local vendor preferences consistent with Louisiana procurement regulations. The incumbent contractor's performance history and equipment inventories will be available for review during the pre-bid conference. Funding for these services derives from the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission's operational budget, which is supported by port revenues and user fees. The selected contractor must maintain professional liability insurance, equipment bonds, and compliance with all Federal Railroad Administration regulations and local safety ordinances. Payment terms and invoicing procedures will be detailed in the final contract documents provided to the successful bidder.

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Request for Proposals: Signal Maintenance & Inspection Services Louisiana > New Orleans Public Belt Railroad

RFP: 89522315

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 3125:

Maintenance and Inspection Services for Automated Switches, Signals, Crossing Protections, AEI Readers, and Supporting Equipment

Notice is hereby given that the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission for the Port of New Orleans (“NOPB”) is seeking proposals from qualified firms (“Respondents”) to provide Automated Switches, Signals, Crossing Protections, AEI Readers, and Supporting Equipment (“Services”).

Official bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com and the SEBConnect App.

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: Potential proposers are invited to attend a pre-proposal conference at the NOPB’s Administration Office, located at 4822 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70115 at 11:00 am (CST) on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

PROPOSAL Submission: Proposals must be submitted via Central Bidding, www.centralbidding.com along with five (5) bound proposals no later than 11:00 AM (CST), Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in order to be considered. The bound proposals must be delivered to the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission for the Port of New Orleans, Procurement Department, 4822 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115. Any proposal received (electrically or delivered) after the Proposal Submission Deadline will not be considered. Respondents shall follow the instructions given in this Request for Proposals (RFP) in order to respond with a valid proposal for evaluation by the Evaluation Committee.

NOPB CONTACT: Respondents must submit Questions in writing to procurement@railnola.com by Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CST. As necessary, addenda to this RFP will be issued to all respondents receiving this RFP. Questions, answers, and all forms required will be posted on www.centralbidding.com .

Creator Username: NOPBAT

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Started: 07-Aug-2026 10:00:00 AM CDT

Ends: 19-Aug-2026 11:00:00 AM CDT ( 8d, 18h+ )

History: 31 Views

Event Status: Event open for bids

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Attachment C_Non-Collusion.pdf (118.2 KB)

Attachment D_AttestationsAffidavit.pdf (143.2 KB)

Agreement - Maintenance and Inspection Services 7.24.26 FINAL.pdf (243.3 KB)

Attachment 3 to Scope of Services for RFP- Crossings FINAL.pdf (144.3 KB)

Attachment 1 to Scope of Services for RFP - Switches FINAL.pdf (162.1 KB)

Exhibit B Fee Proposal FINAL.pdf (77.2 KB)

RFP for Maintenance and Inspection 7.24.26 FInal.pdf (258.7 KB)

Scope & Schedule of Services FINAL.pdf (162.7 KB) Attachment 2.kmz (21.6 KB)

New Orleans Public Belt Railroad 2 Construction: Public Works 60 Traffic Signals, Signage 17 Inspection, Testing 9

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