REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For Concession of Services for MDOT-Owned Freight Railroad Lines on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and in Delaware through Public-Private Partnership (P3)

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), through the Maryland Transit Administration, is seeking qualified firms that were shortlisted in a prior RFQ to submit proposals for a public‑private partnership (P3) to improve, manage, operate, maintain, and finance MDOT‑owned freight rail lines on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and in Delaware. The selected P3 Operator will assume long‑term concession responsibilities, providing rail infrastructure upgrades, day‑to‑day operations, maintenance, and financing under a P3 agreement. The solicitation is open only to those who submitted a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) and were shortlisted; all other parties are ineligible. • Scope includes rail line upgrades, ongoing operations, maintenance, and financing of the freight rail corridor. • Must provide security (bonds, insurance, letters of credit) and meet extensive financial‑model requirements. • Requires compliance with MDOT’s Instructions to Proposers, federal provisions, and various certifications (e.g., debarment, drug‑free workplace). • Proposal deadline: 2:00 PM EST, 4 December 2026. • Primary contact: Amanda Longacre, Procurement Officer, MDOT (email provided). • No pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or question‑deadline dates are disclosed. • The contract is a long‑term concession; typical P3 rail agreements run 20‑30 years, though exact term is not specified.