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Rock Island Arsenal Railroad Bridge Corridor
Contact and place of performance
Audrey Snyder
Rock Island, IL 61201
USA
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR LEASE Property: Rock Island Arsenal Railroad Bridge Corridor Location: Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois 61201 Offers Due: June 19, 2026 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), on behalf of the Department of the Army, is seeking expressions of interest for a non-exclusive, five (5) year lease of a railroad transportation corridor located at Ro...
View moreOperation and maintenance of a railroad transportation corridor connecting Davenport, Iowa, and Rock Island, Illinois, including the movement of locomotives, railcars, freight, and other rail traffic; maintenance and repair of railroad tracks, bridge structures, signaling and communications systems; vegetation management; and other activities necessary to support railroad transportation operations. The lease will provide for the non-exclusive use of the railroad trackage, bridge structures, and associated appurtenances.
Additional Lease Requirements
The successful lessee will be responsible for operation, inspection, maintenance, repair, and regulatory compliance associated with the railroad corridor and related infrastructure, including Structures STR00228, STR00229, and STR00320, as specified in the lease instrument. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, compliance with applicable Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements, annual bridge inspections, track maintenance, vegetation management, reporting requirements, and maintenance and repair of designated railroad bridge and track components. Interested parties should be aware that the lease will contain detailed operational, maintenance, inspection, and safety requirements associated with continued railroad operations over Government-owned facilities.
The lease will be issued pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2667 and subject to all applicable Federal laws, regulations, and Department of the Army policies.
Interested parties must submit a written expression of interest describing their qualifications, proposed use, and railroad operating experience no later than June 19, 2026.
The Government will evaluate all expressions of interest received and determine whether additional competitive procedures are necessary prior to entering into a lease agreement.
For additional information or to submit an expression of interest, contact: Audrey Snyder, [email protected]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, on behalf of the Department of the Army, is seeking expressions of interest for a five-year, non-exclusive lease of a railroad transportation corridor located at Rock Island Arsenal. The property, identified under solicitation number W912QR-ROCKISLANDILFY26, spans approximately 3.485 acres across Rock Island, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa. The infrastructure includes approximately 5,060 linear feet of railroad trackage and three bridge structures, identified as STR00228, STR00229, and STR00320, extending from the government ownership boundary in Iowa across the Government Bridge and Sylvan Slough railroad bridge to the right-of-way in Illinois. This opportunity is classified under NAICS 531190 Lessors of Other Real Estate Property and PSC X1PZ Lease/Rental of Other Non-Building Facilities.
The intended use of the corridor involves the operation and maintenance of railroad transportation services, including the movement of freight, locomotives, and railcars. The successful lessee assumes responsibility for all inspections, repairs, and regulatory compliance associated with the tracks and bridge structures, specifically adhering to Federal Railroad Administration requirements. Duties encompass annual bridge inspections, vegetation management, signaling and communication system maintenance, and the repair of designated components. This lease is issued pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2667 and requires the lessee to manage the facility according to specific safety and operational standards outlined by the Department of the Army.
Interested parties must submit a written expression of interest detailing their qualifications, railroad operating experience, and proposed use. While the SAM.gov notice metadata lists a response deadline of July 3, 2026, the project description specifies that initial expressions of interest are due no later than June 19, 2026. The government will use these submissions to evaluate qualifications and determine if further competitive procedures are required before final execution of the lease agreement. Audrey Snyder serves as the primary point of contact for this solicitation.
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