The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to solicit Proposals from qualified entities interested in providing construction management services in support of the Franconia-Springfield Bypass project (the “Project”).

All requests for information and questions regarding this procurement should be directed to: Jason Lofgreen, Procurement Buyer, [email protected]. Questions concerning this RFP must be received via email no later than: November 15, 2024 @ 5:00PM. All email communications shall contain “RFP 01-007-24-0002” in the subject line followed by the Offeror’s name.

VPRA will be hosting a pre-proposal conference at 9:00 AM EST on October 25, 2024 at 1725 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 (first floor conference room). This will be a hybrid pre-proposal conference, with attendance options to include both in-person or virtual. Attendance at the pre-proposal conference is optional; however, Offerors who intend to respond to the RFP are highly encouraged to attend. Registration to attend the pre-proposal conference is required by October 21, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

Offerors can register for the webinar at Pre-Proposal Registration. Once registered, you will receive a link for the pre-proposal conference. Please note that every person who plans to attend must register.

Addendum One – Posted November 22, 2024

Response to Questions, Requests for Clarifications 

Franconia-Springfield Bypass Construction Management Services RFP – Posted October 16, 2024 

Optional Pre-Proposal Conference Presentation and Attendance Report – Posted October 25, 2024

Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) – Posted August 15, 2024

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is issuing this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) to obtain Statements of Qualification (“SOQs”) from firms interested in serving as the Design-Builder under a Design-Build Agreement (“DBA”) for Leeland Road (SR-626) Bridge Reconstruction (the “Project”).

All requests for information and questions regarding this procurement should be directed to: Jason Lofgreen, Procurement Buyer, [email protected]. Questions concerning this RFQ must be received via email no later than: September 16, 2024 @ 5:00PM. All email communications shall contain “RFQ 01-008-24-0003” in the subject line followed by the Offeror’s name.

VPRA will be hosting a pre-proposal conference at 9:00 AM EST on August 20, 2024 at Truist Place, 919 East Main Street, 4^th Floor – Shenandoah Room. This will be a hybrid pre-proposal conference, with attendance options to include both in-person or virtual. Attendance at the pre-proposal conference is optional; however, Offerors who intend to submit a SOQ are highly encouraged to attend. Registration to attend the pre-proposal conference is required by August 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

Offerors can register for the webinar at Pre-Proposal Registration. Once registered, you will receive a link for the pre-proposal conference. Please note that every person who plans to attend must register.

• Addendum No. 2 – Posted October 16, 2024
• Addendum No. 2 (Redline) – Posted October 16, 2024 
• Optional Pre-Proposal Industry Day Presentation and Attendance Report
• Response to Questions, Requests for Clarification
• Addendum One – Posted September 23, 2024
• Addendum One (Redline) – Posted September 23, 2024

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to solicit Proposals from qualified entities interested in providing Preliminary Engineering, Surveying and Miscellaneous Studies for the Richmond to Raleigh (R2R) Project (Virginia Only).

All requests for information and questions regarding this procurement should be directed to: Jason Lofgreen, Procurement Buyer, [email protected]. Questions concerning this RFP must be received via email no later than: January 8, 2024 @ 5:00PM. All email communications shall contain “RFP 01-006-23-0002” in the subject line followed by the Offeror’s name.

VPRA will be hosting a virtual pre-proposal conference at 9:00 AM EST on December 20, 2023. Attendance at the pre-proposal conference is optional; however, Offerors who intend to submit a Proposal are highly encouraged to be present. Registration to attend the pre-proposal conference is required by December 19, 2023 at 11:59 PM.

Offerors can register for the webinar at Pre-Proposal Registration. Once registered, you will receive a link for the webinar. Please note that every person who plans to attend must register.

• S-Line Preliminary Engineering RFP – Posted: December 15, 2023
• Optional Pre-Proposal Industry Day Presentation and Attendance Report – Posted: December 20, 2023
• Addendum One – Posted January 16, 2024
• Questions and Answers – Posted January 16, 2024

VPRA works closely with a number of partners in the railroad industry.  We occasionally share their contracting opportunities to reach a larger audience of potential contractors.

Any inquiries regarding the following contracting opportunities should be directed to the appropriate partner.

Opportunity from Virginia Railway Express (VRE):

• RFP No. 024-005 Construction Management Services for Construction of Alexandria Station Improvements

Summary:  The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to establish a Contract with one qualified and experienced Contractor to provide professional construction management services for the construction of improvements at VRE’s Alexandria Station and replacement of railroad bridges over King Street and Commonwealth Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia.