The municipalities seek a consultant to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the inactive rail corridor connecting Danvers, Peabody, and Salem. The study will evaluate future use alternatives, including rail trail conversion, passenger rail, and no-build options. Key tasks include project management, stakeholder coordination, existing conditions assessment, alternatives development, detailed feasibility assessment, and implementation planning. Proposals must be submitted by October 7, 2026, at 11:00 am. Total funding available is $750,000. The selection will be based on the most advantageous proposal considering experience, technical approach, and coordination skills.
Proposals shall be received by the purchasing office on or before October 7, 2026 at 11:00 am. proposals shall be received by the purchasing office on or before october 7, 2026 at 11: 00 am.
The compensation for work performed pursuant to the contract shall be paid in compliance with the attached cost proposal. compensation for work performed pursuant to the contract shall be paid in compliance with theattached cost proposal.
Proposals will be evaluated based on relevant experience and project team, technical approach, stakeholder engagement, public engagement, quality assurance, project management, and schedule. any contract that may result from this procurement shall be awarded to the responsible and responsive proposer offering the most advantageous proposal, taking into consideration all evaluation criteria described herein.
The selected firm must be prequalified by MassDOT and demonstrate experience coordinating with railroad operators and municipalities. the selected firm will o be prequalified by massdot for relevant planning, engineering, transportation, transit, or related professional services.
Questions concerning this RFP must be submitted in writing to Anthony Delaney at ***@***. *. * at least ten 10 days prior to the bid opening date. questions concerning this rfp must be submitted in writing to anthony delaney at ***@***. *. * at least ten 10 days prior to the bid opening date.
Failure to provide acceptable audit data in a timely manner will result in disqualification. massdot will disqualify any consultant that fails to submit acceptable audit data in a timely manner.
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The term of any contract that results from this RFP shall commence upon issuance of a notice to proceed. the term of any contract that results from this rfp, shall commence upon issuance of a notice to proceed.