Rail Yard Expansion

The Manatee County Port Authority is seeking qualified contractors to expand its rail yard in Palmetto, FL. The project involves installing approximately three‑quarters of a mile of new track, adding turnouts, performing earthwork, and upgrading drainage to support both an inner‑yard track addition on the southern side and a main‑line yard addition of two tracks between existing yard tracks 2 and 3. This is a non‑mandatory pre‑submittal conference on September 22, 2026, with bids due by October 23, 2026. • Install ~0.75 mi of additional rail track and associated turnouts • Perform earthwork and drainage improvements for both inner‑yard and main‑line yard areas • Deliver design documents, engineering reports, and required bid forms as part of the submission package