Railroad Crossing Inventory (SFY 2027) - Minnesota DOT - MN RFP 2026

Minnesota DOT, Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is seeking pre-qualified consultants to update highway railroad grade crossing inventories in specific districts. The project involves field reviews, data collection using. Due Jul 20 (12 days left).

What this bid is about

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is seeking pre-qualified consultants to update highway railroad grade crossing inventories in specific districts. The project involves field reviews, data collection using mobile applications, and photographic documentation of approximately 1293 crossings. Consultants must be pre-qualified in relevant work types and appear on the official list. The contract term is until June 30, 2027.

About this solicitation

MnDOT requests letters of interest for Successful Responder to track information regarding each crossing; help identify potential safety issues and develop safety related projects. MnDOT maintains an electronic inventory database for approximately 4,193 highway railroad grade public crossings. Maintaining current information about each crossing is an ongoing effort. MnDOT has a goal of a field review of each crossing, every three years. Successful Responder will update approximately 1293 highway railroad grade public crossing inventories, located in Districts 3, 6, and 8 to keep State’s data current. It is understood that the accessibility of these crossings as well as the geographic distance between crossings will vary and influence the number of crossings that the Successful Responder will be able to accomplish within the budget within this task order. Progress will be assessed monthly to determine necessary adjustments to the scope of crossings to be inventoried. Open to pre-qualified consultants only (letters of interest).

Bid documents

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Bid summary

Minnesota DOT issued this it and technology opportunity in Minnesota. It was published on June 25, 2026, and responses are due by July 20, 2026.

Public procurement context

Minnesota DOT in Minnesota is using this solicitation to procure technology work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a technology solicitation in Minnesota are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Minnesota so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this RFP

To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for Minnesota DOT's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 20, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Minnesota DOT should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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