SUBJECT:
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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a contract with Modern Railway Systems (MRS) for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Railroad Construction and Rehabilitation Services, for a base period of three (3) years, plus two (2) one-year options in a total not to exceed amount of $26,356,804.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this action is available in the FY2026 Capital Budget.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☒ 1. Customer ☒ 2. Community
☐ 3. Workforce ☐ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: IDIQ Railroad Construction and Rehabilitation Services is required for the civil infrastructure, bridge, Positive Train Control (PTC) and signalization works throughout the 162 miles of East, West, and Central rail corridors. The scope of work includes new construction as well as rehabilitation works.
BUSINESS CASE: This task order-based contract allows CapMetro to retain a qualified rail infrastructure construction contractor who is experienced and has expertise in performing recurring work in a timely manner to meet the project and operational needs of the Agency. The funding for this contract is included in the FY 2026 Capital budget as well as in the five-year capital improvement plan.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item will be presented to the full board on May 18, 2026.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The existing infrastructure along the three (3) railroad corridor subdivisions includes railroad track infrastructure, signaling systems, Positive Train Control and bridges which require regular rehabilitation. In addition, there is an ongoing need to expand rail infrastructure to support increasing service demands. As such, the services of a competent General Contractor who has expertise in handling these types of improvements is required. The contract period includes a three (3) year base period plus two (2) option years with a total not to exceed amount of $26,356,804 over the five-year total period.
SBE PARTICIPATION: A 13% SBE goal was assigned to this procurement. The contractor has committed to 1.45% SBE attainment during the term of the contract and will be monitored.
PROCUREMENT: This procurement was conducted in accordance with the Competitive Sealed Proposal Method of the Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle F, Chapter 2269, Subchapter D. On January 16, 2026, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued and formally advertised. By the closing date of February 20, 2026, two (2) proposals were received. Both proposals were evaluated, rated, and ranked based on the requirements of Chapter 2269, Subchapter D. Modern Railway Systems (MRS) was determined to represent the best value to CapMetro, price and technical factors considered. The resulting contract will be a fixed price indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity task order contract. The term is a three (3) year base period with two (2) one-year options in an amount not to exceed $26,356,804.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Capital Construction, Engineering & Design
RESOLUTION
OF THE
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2026-1816
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and CapMetro management endeavor to pursue the improvement of transportation and operational infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and CapMetro Management recognize the need to utilize the services of a competent contractor to perform recurring rail infrastructure improvements in a timely manner to meet the project and operational needs of the Agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the President & CEO, of her designee, is authorized to finalize and execute a contract with Modern Railway Systems (MRS) for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Railroad Construction and Rehabilitation Services, for a base period of three (3) years, plus two (2) one-year options for a total not to exceed amount of $26,356,804.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross