The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) has various capital projects in development as well as periodic rehabilitation projects for existing rail infrastructure. Some of these projects require time commitments that cannot be accommodated in-house due to the extent of day-to-day responsibilities. Others require specialized expertise that is not available in-house. Examples of services that may be required by the selected consultant are as follows: • Engineering and design services for streetcar related track, switches, overhead contact system, traction power substations, signals, gate crossings, bridges, civil, electrical, rail vehicles and transportation related projects. • The potential firm (vendor) needs to be able to demonstrate the difference with the wheel rail to interface between an AAR type railroad and typical streetcar system that uses a narrower wheel profile, and sharp turns and switches • Regulatory compliance assistance for existing and planned rail facilities • Specialized rail electrical engineering and testing services for stray current analysis and mitigation
