The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), on behalf of the Midwest (MW) States (inclusive of the states of Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Wisconsin), is seeking a Vendor to provide fleet management services who will oversee and coordinate the High Speed Rail (HSR) program throughout the MW. These services will include the coordination with the Maintenance Contractor (MC), Federal Rail Administration (FRA), the Service Operator, and Midwest States Oversight Body (a board comprised of MW State representatives to oversee fleet ownership, management, and maintenance) who will be responsible for the maintenance of a new MW Next Generation Equipment Pool (NGEP the new cars and locomotives being bought/manufactured) that are expected to begin coming online on Midwest rail corridors in mid-2016. The MW NGEP must transition in and most of the Service Operator’s current fleet must transition out between the first and final deliveries of the new rolling stock that are expected in mid-2018. The Contractor’s organization, work plan, policies and procedures for this phased fleet implementation must be in place prior to July 1, 2017.

BEP Goal - 5%
Veteran Requirement - 0