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ADVANCE NOTICE: Rail Modernization Program

Due Sep 30, 2027·429 days left·General ConstructionView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
Method
RFP
Category
RFP
PIN
WMATA-0000010871
Location
Washington, DC
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Takeaways by LightRFP AI
  • This is an advance notice for the WMATA Red Line Rail Modernization Program, not a solicitation.
  • The program includes Program Management Consultant, Independent Safety Assessor, Communications-Based Train Control, Platform Doors, Construction Manager at Risk, and Installation elements.
  • All dates, schedules, and procurement strategies are preliminary and subject to change at WMATA's sole discretion.
  • Future procurement opportunities will be publicly advertised per Federal, State, Local, WMATA, and FTA requirements.
  • Interested firms should monitor WMATA's website and Procurement Supplier Portal for official solicitations.
  • The notice was posted on 2026-07-24 with a listing end date of 2027-09-30.

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Description

======ADVANCED NOTICE =========== RAIL MODERNIATION PROGRAM

WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA AUTHORITY (WMATA)

OVERVIEW:
Advance notice of anticipated procurement opportunities.
The anticipated schedule is being shared for planning purposes only and is subject to change.

WMATA's Board-approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes a comprehensive Red Line Rail Modernization Program that will support the implementation of the following initiatives and advanced technologies to enhance system capacity, safety, and reliability:

PROGRAM ELEMENTS
PMC ...... Program Management Consultant
ISA ...... Independent Safety Assessor
CBTC...... Communications-Based Train Control
PD ....... Platform Doors
CMAR .... Construction Manager at Risk
INSTALLATION

STAY INFORMED
Interested firms are encouraged to monitor WMATA's website, www.wmata.com, and the Procurement Supplier Portal under "Active Solicitations" for updates and the official release of solicitation opportunities.

DISCLAIMER
This notice is provided solely for informational and market awareness purposes.
All dates, schedules, and procurement strategies are preliminary and are subject to change at WMATA's sole discretion.
Procurement opportunities resulting from this program will be publicly advertised in accordance with applicable Federal, State, Local, and WMATA procurement procedures, as well as Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements.

Contact

Name
Rodriguez, Margarita D.
Address
Washington, DC
Full source recordfrom Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
Detail
Format
Sell Solicitation
Auc Type
RFx
Start Date
07/07/2026 12:07PM EDT
Contact Name
Rodriguez, Margarita D.
Description
======ADVANCED NOTICE =========== RAIL MODERNIATION PROGRAM WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA AUTHORITY (WMATA) OVERVIEW: Advance notice of anticipated procurement opportunities. The anticipated schedule is being shared for planning purposes only and is subject to change. WMATA's Board-approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes a comprehensive Red Line Rail Modernization Program that will support the implementation of the following initiatives and advanced technologies to enhance system capacity, safety, and reliability: PROGRAM ELEMENTS PMC ...... Program Management Consultant ISA ...... Independent Safety Assessor CBTC...... Communications-Based Train Control PD ....... Platform Doors CMAR .... Construction Manager at Risk INSTALLATION STAY INFORMED Interested firms are encouraged to monitor WMATA's website, www.wmata.com, and the Procurement Supplier Portal under "Active Solicitations" for updates and the official release of solicitation opportunities. DISCLAIMER This notice is provided solely for informational and market awareness purposes. All dates, schedules, and procurement strategies are preliminary and are subject to change at WMATA's sole discretion. Procurement opportunities resulting from this program will be publicly advertised in accordance with applicable Federal, State, Local, and WMATA procurement procedures, as well as Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements.
Contact Email
MDRodriguez@wmata.com
Listing
Idx
0
Name
ADVANCE NOTICE: Rail Modernization Program
Type
RFP
Event Id
WMATA-0000010871
Auc Id Num
0000010871
Contract Id
Listing End Date
09/30/2027 12:07 PM EDT
Enriched
Yes

Source: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) (solicitation WMATA-WMATA-0000010871), retrieved via a public procurement portal. View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.