Metro-North Railroad New Canaan Branch Noise Pollution Abatement Feasibility St

The Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #5432 for a Metro-North Railroad New Canaan Branch Noise Pollution Abatement Feasibility Study in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The procurement seeks consultants and firms with expertise in transportation planning, transportation engineering, traffic engineering, and public involvement to conduct a comprehensive study determining cost-effective approaches for implementing noise reduction measures along the New Canaan Branch Line. Key objectives include identifying quiet zones and other methods to reduce environmental impacts for residents and businesses near railway crossings while simultaneously improving safety at railway-highway grade crossings. The solicitation requires respondents to demonstrate significant experience in transportation-related planning and engineering disciplines. The RFQ was posted on December 10, 2021, and responses are due by January 14, 2022, at 4:00 PM EST. Interested parties can access the complete Request for Proposals on the WestCOG website (westcog.org/about/rfps-grant-opportunities/), with Cricket Carpenter serving as the primary contact at the Sandy Hook office.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The project will be funded through the Connecticut Department of Transportation, though specific funding amounts are not disclosed in the solicitation documents. Payment terms are listed as "Vendor Specified" with delivery terms noted as "Not Applicable." While the total project budget is not explicitly stated, the feasibility study represents a targeted approach to addressing noise pollution and safety concerns along the Metro-North Railroad's New Canaan Branch Line. The solicitation is open to all vendors, with no apparent limitations on company size, type, or geographic location. Respondents will be evaluated based on their qualifications, experience in transportation planning and engineering, and ability to provide a comprehensive approach to noise reduction and safety improvement strategies.