Current Contracting Opportunities

VPRA contracts with various parties to provide specific services. Please contact John Kostyniuk, Director of Procurement, at 804-339-2604 or [email protected] for additional questions and information.

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (“VPRA”) is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to solicit Proposals from qualified entities interested in Marketing and Communications Support.

All requests for information and questions regarding this procurement should be directed to: Slade Greenway, Procurement Buyer, [email protected].

Questions concerning this RFP must be received via email no later than: April 1, 2024 @ 5:00PM. All email communications shall contain “RFP 1-000-24-0002” in the subject line followed by the Offeror’s name.

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (“VPRA”) is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to obtain Proposals from firms interested in providing and implementing a cloud-based project management information system providing digital program and project management functionality.

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: October 10, 2023 @ 5:00PM. All email communications shall contain “RFP 01-000-23-0002” in the subject line followed by the Offeror’s name.

VPRA Responses to RFQ Clarifications – Posted October 6, 2023

On Monday, July 24, 2023, we held an Industry Day for the Long Bridge Project, South Package

Long Bridge Project-South Package Industry Day Q&A

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 the South Package of the Long Bridge Project.

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.

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (“VPRA”) is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to solicit Proposals from qualified entities interested in providing 60% Engineering Design Consultant Support for the New River Valley Passenger Rail Project.

All requests for information and questions regarding this procurement should be directed to: Slade Greenway, Procurement Buyer, [email protected].

VPRA will be hosting a virtual pre-proposal conference at 9:00 AM EST on February 15, 2024. 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 February 14, 2024 at 11:59 PM.

Questions concerning this RFP must be received via email no later than: February 23, 2024@ 5:00PM. All email communications shall contain “RFP 1-005-24-0001” in the subject line followed by the Offeror’s name.

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):

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.