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

The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission for the Port of New Orleans is requesting proposals for maintenance and inspection services on automated switches, signals, crossing protections, AEI readers, and supporting equipment, with proposals due August 19, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid site visit and bidders' conference preceding submission.

The scope encompasses preventive and corrective maintenance, routine inspections, emergency repairs, and parts replacement for railroad signal and switching systems. The awardee must demonstrate expertise in railroad signal maintenance, hold appropriate certifications, and maintain staffing sufficient to provide 24/7 emergency response capabilities. Professional liability insurance, equipment bonds, and compliance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations and local safety ordinances are required.

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 incumbent contractor's performance history and equipment inventories will be available for review at the pre-bid conference. The initial contract term is defined with renewal options available based on performance and continued service requirements. Funding derives from the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Commission's operational budget, supported by port revenues and user fees.

The contract may include provisions for small business participation or local vendor preferences consistent with Louisiana procurement regulations, though specific set-asides or preference thresholds are not detailed in available materials.