FY24 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- FR-AMT-24-011
- Agency
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Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $758,036,398
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Transportation
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration is seeking applications from the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for a Cooperative Agreement to support the operation of and capital investment in intercity passenger rail service in the United States. The key requirements include submitting an Application for Federal Assistance SF-424, a Statement of Work, projected operating and capital costs, a description of capital projects, and various assurance forms. The evaluation will focus on Amtrak's ability to maintain safe national passenger rail operations, pursue efficient service to ridership, comply with federal operating mandates, and address infrastructure improvements across the Northeast Corridor and National Network routes.
The available funding is $758,036,398, to be used until December 31, 2026 or until expended. The scope typically covers operating costs, capital projects for rolling stock, facility upgrades, station improvements, and implementation of railroad safety technology. The opportunity has a posting date of June 10, 2024 and a due date of June 24, 2024, allowing approximately two weeks for Amtrak to submit the required application materials.
Synopsis
Pursuant to the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024, Pub. L. 118-42, the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $758,036,398 to cover Operating, Capital, and Debt Service which will be used until December 31, 2026, or until expended. In order to receive these funds, Amtrak must complete the grant application and submit the following items electronically: (a) Application for Federal Assistance SF-424; (b) Statement of Work, (c) A description of the projected operating and capital costs for the upcoming fiscal year for Northeast Corridor activities, including train services and infrastructure, and National Network activities, including State-supported routes and long-distance routes, in comparison to prior fiscal year actual financial performance; (d) A description of the capital projects to be funded, with cost estimates and an estimated timetable for completion of the projects covered by the request; (e) a description of the status of efforts to improve Amtrak's safety culture; (f) SF-424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs; (g) SF- 424D Assurances Construction Programs; and (h) Signed copies of the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Assurances and Certification forms (http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/admin/assurancesandcertifications.pdf).
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