Fiber Optic Design Services
- Client
- Illinois
- RFP Number
- NET-17382
- Posted
- 10/8/2026
- Category
- Networking Services and Supplies
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedBelt Railway Company seeks a consultant to provide fiber optic design services for the CREATE EW2 Segment A project in Chicago, Illinois. The selected firm must deliver fiber optic relocation designs, complete field verifications, coordinate with various railroads and design teams, create submittals at 30%, 90%, and 100% stages, and provide engineering support during construction. Eligibility requires onshore USA vendors who can fulfill onsite work and comply with specific state and federal policies, insurance limits, and safety program rules. Interested applicants must email Thomas F. Lyons at [email protected] by 5:00 pm CDT on October 13, 2026, to register for a mandatory virtual preproposal meeting held on October 15, 2026. Proposals are due via email by 12:00 noon CST on November 13, 2026, and evaluations will focus on project experience, technical approach, personnel qualifications, local presence, and schedule.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from BRCFiberOpticAdvertisement20260928.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
Belt Railway Company is issuing a Request for Proposals for fiber optic design services for the CREATE EW2 Segment A project in Chicago. The selected consultant will provide fiber optic relocation design coordinated with current project design elements. Interested firms capable of meeting state, federal, and railroad requirements are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- Belt Railway Company
- Registration deadline for preproposal meeting
- 5:00 pm (CDT) on October 13, 2026
- Mandatory virtual preproposal meeting
- 9:00 am (CDT) on October 15, 2026
- Proposals due
- 12:00 noon CST on Friday, November 13, 2026
- Anticipated contractor selection
- December 2026
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Proposals are due via e-mail to [email protected]. Contact Thomas F. Lyons to obtain a proposal package.
- Place of performance
- CREATE EW2 Segment A (EW2A) project, 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project (CIP) in Chicago, extending approximately from Western Avenue to W 77th Street.
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability insurance with primary and umbrella/excess limits of $10 million per occurrence and $10 million aggregate per annual policy period. BRC named as additional insured. 30 days advance written notice for changes/cancellations. No exclusion for injuries or damage on or near railroad property.
- Funding
- Davis-Bacon Act, FHWA 23 CFR Part 172, FHWA Form 1273
How proposals are evaluated
| Project Experience | |
| Technical Approach | |
| Personnel Qualifications and Capabilities | |
| Local Presence & Availability and Schedule |
Scope of work
- Fiber optic relocation design, including phasing plans and final plans
- Interface with involved railroads and their track and structural design firms
- Comply with all railroads design standards and specifications
- Field verify all cable runs and junction boxes and confirm cable lengths
- Review track, grading, drainage, bridge, roadway, and signal plans
- Confirm construction sequencing and provide redesigns or temporary improvements if needed
- Coordinate with Metra, UPRR, CSX, and Chicago OUC to avoid utility conflicts
- Provide Plans, Specifications, and Estimates at 30%, 90%, and 100% stages
Minimum qualifications
- Experience with Class I Railroad and Metra Projects
- Experience with IDOT-sponsored railroad projects
- Experience with public private partnerships, City of Chicago, and IDOT
- Comply with Equal Employment Opportunity and Davis-Bacon Act
- Comply with FHWA 23 CFR Part 172 and FHWA Form 1273
- Provide Debarment and Lobbying Certifications
- Contractor safety orientation training and e-RailSafe program participation
- Committed project manager for the duration of design work
Documents to include with the bid
- Qualification documents
- Debarment Certifications
- Lobbying Certifications
- Health and Safety Plan
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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