Building BRIDGES Planning Study

The City of West Palm Beach issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 24.25.410 SS) to procure a qualified engineering firm to conduct a comprehensive planning study for a new pedestrian bridge over the Florida East Coast (FEC) main line. The study will identify the preferred bridge location, develop conceptual designs, assess right‑of‑way and utility impacts, and prepare the project to receive Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant funding. The solicitation was posted on DemandStar, with a proposal deadline of August 19 2025 at 3:00 PM. The award status is listed as “Awarded,” though the winning vendor’s identity is not disclosed in the source. Key points include: • Scope: feasibility, site selection, conceptual design, and grant‑readiness for a pedestrian bridge over the FEC line. • Funding: Federal Railroad Administration pass‑through grant (reference 69A36525420220RCEFL); contractor must comply with federal guidelines. • Procurement: Open RFQ posted on DemandStar, deadline August 19 2025, with submission requirements of one original, one electronic version, and five hard‑copy copies. • Contact: Sharon Sepulveda, Procurement Division, City of West Palm Beach (phone 561‑494‑1056, email [email protected]).