CACV Railroad 2025-2027 PFRAP Engineering

The Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad, operated by the Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society, is seeking engineering consulting firms to create and administer bid package solicitations for multiple NYSDOT Passenger & Freight Rail Assistant Program (PFRAP) Grants. The primary project is located in Otsego County, with headquarters situated in Milford, NY, and will involve comprehensive engineering consulting services focused on grant-related procurement processes. Qualified firms must submit detailed proposals demonstrating expertise in railroad infrastructure grant management and engineering consulting. The request for qualifications (RFQ) requires interested firms to submit proposals by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, August 18, 2025, with a preceding question submittal deadline of 3:00 P.M. on Friday, August 15, 2025. Interested consultants must contact CACV President Bruce J. Hodges at bruce.hodges@cooperstowntrain.com to receive the complete RFQ documentation. The contract term is scheduled from September 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, representing a two-year engagement covering all New York State counties.

The procurement opportunity does not include a service-disabled veteran-owned business set-aside designation, indicating open competition among qualified engineering consulting firms. No incumbent vendors or previous contractors have been identified for this specific procurement. The solicitation welcomes proposals from all qualified firms without explicit restrictions on business size or type, though professional engineering credentials and demonstrable experience with railroad infrastructure grant management will likely be critical evaluation criteria. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the documentation, the project's scope suggests a comprehensive engineering consulting engagement targeting railroad infrastructure grant procurement. The project's location in Milford, NY, and its statewide applicability indicate potential for significant infrastructure development and grant management support across multiple New York counties. Interested firms should carefully review the full RFQ documentation and prepare comprehensive proposals that highlight their technical expertise, past performance, and capacity to support the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad's grant procurement objectives.