North Texas MOVES BUILD GRANT - TRE Double Tracking Construction Project

Trinity Metro, a regional transportation authority in Texas, is soliciting proposals for the North Texas Mulitmodal Operations, Velocity, Efficiency, and Safety (NT MOVES) BUILD Grant - Trinity Railway Express (TRE) Double Tracking Construction Project in Tarrant County. The project involves constructing a 2.4-mile double tracking section of the existing commuter rail system, including bridge rehabilitation and new bridge construction at five locations. Specific deliverables include track bed construction, subballast preparation, bridge work, retaining wall construction, and civil infrastructure improvements within the existing TRE right-of-way. Qualified contractors must comply with federal regulations, including Davis-Bacon wage rates and Buy America provisions. The procurement timeline includes a pre-proposal meeting on November 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with proposals due by December 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond, and the project is anticipated to have an 18-month duration from the Notice to Proceed, with contract execution expected in February 2026.

The contract does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will require extensive technical capabilities, with contractors needing to demonstrate expertise in railroad engineering, infrastructure construction, and compliance with complex federal transportation regulations. The geotechnical investigation reveals the project involves working with varied soil conditions, including clayey and sandy soils with underlying limestone and shale formations. While a specific total project budget is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the specifications and the inclusion of multiple infrastructure components suggest a significant capital investment. The project is funded through the NT MOVES BUILD Grant, with potential federal and state funding sources, indicating substantial financial backing for this transportation infrastructure improvement initiative. Contractors will need to provide performance and payment bonds upon contract award and demonstrate capabilities in safety, security, and coordination with existing transit operations.