Union pacific railroad (UPRR) - required railroad construction monitoring & safety

The State of New Mexico is seeking a sole-source contractor for Union Pacific Railroad construction monitoring and safety services in Doña Ana County, with proposals due November 7, 2026. The procurement is justified on sole-source grounds — Union Pacific Railroad possesses the unique operational knowledge, infrastructure access, and regulatory authority necessary to conduct monitoring and safety oversight on its own railroad infrastructure and facilities. This arrangement addresses the inherent conflict of interest and impracticality of obtaining these services through competitive procurement.

The scope encompasses monitoring and safety oversight for railroad construction activities on UPRR-owned infrastructure, with work performed to comply with railroad operational standards and safety requirements specific to UPRR's systems and protocols in New Mexico's rail corridor operations. The work ensures continuity of railroad operations while meeting state safety and construction oversight mandates.

No estimated contract value, contract term, evaluation criteria, or additional procurement timeline information is provided in the source materials.