A government authority located in Aberdeen, Washington seeks a vendor to conduct a comprehensive Crossing Elimination and Safety Improvement Study. The scope includes planning and consulting services focused on the Railroad Corridor Crossing Elimination and Safety Improvement Study funded through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Program.

The selected vendor will manage project administration, including scheduling, planning, quality control, coordination meetings, invoice review, and ensuring compliance with relevant requirements. They will oversee stakeholder coordination and extensive public outreach as well as perform technical analysis of existing conditions, assess safety data, and evaluate improvement alternatives using best practices in grade crossing safety. The work includes developing recommended improvements and funding strategies, preparing a planning package that aligns with the Project Planning Lifecycle Stage guidance, and handling project closeout by submitting final reports and documentation per FRA standards.