UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD (UPRR) – REQUIRED RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION MONITORING & SAFETY

This contract is a sole‑source procurement by Dona Ana County for professional railroad‑related services required for the Santa Teresa grade‑separation overpass. Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) will serve as the sole provider of engineering review, construction monitoring, flagging, track protection, and safety oversight for all work occurring within its right‑of‑way. The county will pay UPRR for all services rendered, with an overall contract ceiling of $500,000 and a project duration from November 2026 to December 2028. The agreement includes specific timing triggers, invoicing procedures, and a capped contribution from UPRR toward the overall structure cost. • Sole‑source “Professional Services” contract valued at $500 K. • Scope: engineering review, construction monitoring, flagging, safety, and coordination for a new highway overpass crossing UPRR tracks. • All railroad‑related work must be performed by UPRR; the county’s contractors handle non‑railroad construction components. • Payments are made on a progressive‑billing basis, with invoices due within 30 days of receipt. • Contract period: 11 Sep 2026 – 31 Dec 2028 (≈2 years).