Progressive Design-Build Services for Rail Park Development

The Port of Harlingen Authority is seeking a short-listed progressive design-builder for preliminary design, preconstruction, final design, permitting, and construction of a $15 million rail park in Cameron County, Texas.

Brownsville Navigation District > Port of Brownsville


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Open
RFP 2026-01
Sep 23, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 21, 2026 12:00 PM
$15,000,000.00
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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walker@portofharlingen.com
+19564230283
24633 E Port Road, Harlingen, TX, USA
Description

The Port of Harlingen Authority is soliciting proposals from the short-listed teams selected through RFQ No. 2026-01 for progressive design-build services for a new rail park. The selected design-builder will provide Phase 1 preliminary design and preconstruction services, including alternatives analysis, concept selection, design development to approximately 60%, cost estimating, schedule development, risk management, railroad and utility coordination, permitting support, and development of a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal. Subject to successful GMP negotiations, Phase 2 will include final engineering and permitting, subcontractor and vendor procurement, site development, rail infrastructure and lead-track construction, testing, commissioning, and project close-out. The project must coordinate with Union Pacific Railroad and comply with applicable Federal Railroad Administration and Texas Department of Transportation requirements. The estimated total project budget is approximately $15,000,000. Proposal requirements include a transmittal letter, executive summary, project team information, project approach, and separate sealed pricing information; the main proposal is limited to 15 pages, excluding the transmittal letter and appendices. Only the short-listed teams are eligible to submit proposals.

Classification Codes
NAICS237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSCAS34RAIL TRANSPORTATION - ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT
Smart Codes
rail infrastructure constructionrailroad engineering servicesprogressive design-build services
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Timeline
Aug 21, 2026-RFP Issued
Aug 24, 2026-One-on-One Meetings (optional)
Meetings are scheduled during August 24–28, 2026; the source does not provide a specific location or meeting format.
Aug 31, 2026-Questions Due
Sep 9, 2026-Final Addendum
Sep 23, 2026-Proposals Due
Oct 5, 2026-Interviews (optional)
Interviews may be conducted by the Port during October 5–9, 2026; the source does not provide a specific location or meeting format.
Oct 14, 2026-Notice of Selected Team
Nov 5, 2026-Commission Approval
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