Double Tracking & Plaza Saltillo Station Platforms

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) in Texas is requesting proposals for design and construction of the Double Tracking & Plaza Saltillo Station Platforms project, with proposals due September 3, 2026. The work encompasses utility relocation infrastructure, double tracking, track work and special track work, wayside signalization and Positive Train Control (PTC) modification, station side platforms with canopies, communications infrastructure, road reconfiguration work, bike trail development, and utility works as defined by the project's 100% Design Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) in Intermediate Final Configuration (IFC) format.

The project spans Travis County and multiple jurisdictions within Austin City. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience with similar rail transit projects, comply with prevailing wage requirements and equal employment opportunity regulations, and meet insurance, bonding, and performance standards outlined in the RFP. The solicitation addresses safety protocols, quality assurance procedures, and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations governing public infrastructure projects in Texas.

Funding is sourced through METRO's capital improvement budget and may include federal transit grant funding. The RFP establishes evaluation criteria based on demonstrated qualifications, technical approach, schedule performance, and pricing competitiveness. The complete RFP solicitation document (Volume I) has been posted.