NAICS 482112 - Short Line Railroads RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought and Government Contracting Opportunities

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About Short Line Railroads (NAICS 482112)

This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as short-line railroads primarily engaged in operating railroads for the transport of cargo over a short distance on local rail lines not part of a rail network.

StatusTitleBuyerDue Date
OpenRail Improvements at Owensboro Riverport Authority

The Owensboro Riverport Authority is requesting proposals for rail infrastructure improvements and rail handling expansion.

Owensboro, KY, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Kentucky > Kentucky Transportation Cabinet7/7/2026
OpenRail Rolling Stock Modernization & Sustainment IDIQ

The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking multiple awardees for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle to provide rail rolling stock modernization and sustainment services, including manufacturing, refurbishment, and maintenance of locomotives, freight cars, and railcar movers.

United States•Request for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > Department of Transportation > Federal Highway Administration7/1/2026
Open2026 Multimodal Railroad Improvements Construction

The MS-AL Rail Authority is seeking bids for the construction of multimodal railroad improvements, including trackage, turnouts, and ballast.

Belmont, MS, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
State of Mississippi > Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks6/22/2026
OpenGrimes County Bridge Rail Retrofit Maintenance Contract

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a contractor for a bridge rail retrofit project on FM2620 in Grimes County, with an estimated cost of $523,545.00.

Grimes County, TX, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
State of Texas > Texas Department of Transportation > Lubbock District > Maintenance Contract Office7/14/2026
OpenNorth Carolina Department of Transportation Rail Car LED Lighting Upgrade

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking LED lighting fixtures for a fleetwide upgrade of their passenger rail cars.

Raleigh, NC, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
State of North Carolina > Department of Transportation6/26/2026
OpenDual Mode Locomotives - Request for Information

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation is seeking input from locomotive manufacturers and suppliers regarding dual-mode locomotives and alternative propulsion technologies.

Connecticut, USA•Request for Information (RFI)
State of Connecticut6/30/2026
OpenOperation and Management of Tri-County Transit Systems

Chemung County is seeking a contractor to operate and manage its public transit system, along with the Corning Erwin Area Transit System and Steuben County Public Transit System.

Chemung County, NY, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Disadvantaged Business
Chemung County7/9/2026
OpenTrucking Service

The City of Broken Arrow is seeking proposals for trucking services including end dump, flatbed with barrier walls, bobtail, and detachable lowboy trailer hauling.

Broken Arrow, OK, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Broken Arrow7/15/2026
OpenV-22 Cargo Rail System

The General Supply and Services (GSS) is seeking two V-22 Cargo Rail Systems, brand name or equal, with specific load capacity and deployment requirements.

Washington, DC, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
United States of America6/22/2026
OpenPurchase of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Cutaway Buses

The City of Wilsonville is requesting price quotes for two medium-sized, light-duty transit buses with dedicated compressed natural gas engines, approximately 21 passenger capacity, and two tandem wheelchair stations.

Wilsonville, OR, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
City of Wilsonville7/28/2026
OpenSeneca Transit System Bus Service Operations

The Seneca Nation of Indians is seeking a third-party contract operator to manage their Seneca Transit System (STS) bus service, which provides inter-territory and intra-territory bus service within Cattaraugus and Erie Counties.

West Seneca, NY, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Seneca Nation of Indians > Department of Transportation8/3/2026
OpenSystemwide Rail Milling Services

The MTA Long Island Rail Road is soliciting bids for systemwide rail milling services.

New York, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
Metropolitan Transportation Authority > Long Island Rail Road7/6/2026
OpenTrailer Fleet for Clark Energy Center

The New York Power Authority is seeking proposals for trailers for their Clark Energy Center in Marcy, NY.

Marcy, NY, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
New York Power Authority6/30/2026
OpenFreight Shipment Services

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is seeking quotes for freight shipment services under solicitation No. B-2092494.

Dallas, TX, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
Dallas Area Rapid Transit7/1/2026
OpenEctor County Public Works Trucking and Hauling Services

Ector County Public Works is seeking trucking and hauling services for various materials, including asphalt, caliche, and crushed rock, for road projects and stockpile yards.

Ector County, TX, USA
Ector County7/16/2026
OpenBulk Coal Delivery for Railroad Operations

The Department of the Interior is seeking bulk coal delivery services for railroad operations at the Steamtown National Historic Site.

Boston, MA, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)Small Business
United States of America > Department of the Interior > National Park Service7/6/2026
OpenMonett Railroad Overpass and Roadway Improvements

The City of Monett is seeking bids for the construction of a new railroad overpass bridge, extension of a box culvert bridge, and associated roadway improvements.

Monett, MO, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)Disadvantaged Business
City of Monett7/16/2026
Open77 Passenger Type C School Buses

RSU 21 is seeking proposals for 77 passenger Type C school buses.

Kennebunk, ME, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
RSU 217/9/2026
OpenSchool Bus Transportation Services

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services is seeking bids for school bus transportation services, with bids due by June 30, 2026.

Monroe County, NY, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES6/30/2026
OpenLease of Motor Coach Buses for Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University is seeking bids for the lease of motor coach buses.

Alcorn State University, MS, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
Alcorn State University7/7/2026
OpenCordova Street Water Line Extension

Cook Inlet Housing Authority is seeking bids for the Cordova Street Water Line Extension project in Anchorage, Alaska, involving water main extension and service taps.

Anchorage, AK, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
Cook Inlet Housing Authority7/2/2026
OpenNondestructive Rail Track Testing Services

King County is soliciting bids for nondestructive rail track testing services.

King County, WA, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
United States of America > Department of Homeland Security > US Coast Guard > Aviation Logistics Center6/29/2026
OpenRail End Approach Components

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is seeking to procure rail end approach components, specifically item DCP253353428, which are 150 pieces of 6'0" rail end approach as per SEPTA Dwg 800.01.

Philadelphia, PA, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority6/22/2026
Open2026 Street Paving Program

Solebury Township is seeking bids for curbline milling and Superpave wearing course installation for its 2026 street paving program, with bids due July 7, 2026.

Solebury Township, PA, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
Pennsylvania7/7/2026
OpenTransportation Driver Services for California Army National Guard

The California Army National Guard is seeking a contractor to provide transportation driver services for essential equipment and supplies.

San Miguel River, CA, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > Department of Defense > Department of the Army > US Army Corps of Engineers6/25/2026
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