Opportunity Information: Apply for FR LRI 10 015
Apply for FR LRI 10 015
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "South Orient Rail Line Rehabilitation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.320 Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 6, 2011 and posted on Jul 6, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 13, 2011 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the Texas Department of Transportation is eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The South Orient Rail Line Rehabilitation grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 10 015) was a discretionary transportation grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, under CFDA 20.320 (Rail Line Relocation and Improvement). It supported the final phase of a larger rehabilitation effort aimed at upgrading rail infrastructure in Texas by improving track conditions from "Excepted Track" status up to FRA Class 2 standards. The project corridor covered roughly 82 miles, running from San Angelo Junction in Coleman County, through Runnels County, and continuing to the west side of San Angelo in Tom Green County.
The work described was heavily focused on structural safety, reliability, and enabling higher operating speeds. A major component involved bridges and drainage structures: the project planned to replace two structurally deficient timber rail bridges, while also repairing and rehabilitating 29 additional timber bridges along the route. It also included fixing two defective wooden box culverts through replacement or repair, plus constructing a drainage ditch lined with rip rap to better manage water and reduce erosion that can undermine the track bed.
Track upgrades were another central feature, especially replacing older jointed rail with continuously welded rail (CWR) to improve ride quality, reduce maintenance needs, and support higher speeds. The announcement specified extending existing CWR to replace jointed rail starting within 13 curves, continuing through the spiral and into tangent track, and replacing defective jointed rail with CWR in one additional curve. The scope also addressed switches and turnouts by replacing or repairing worn and broken switch points and other turnout components, including welding and re-profiling where needed to restore proper geometry and performance.
To complement the physical track and structure work, the project included operational improvements at highway-rail grade crossings. Signal timing was to be adjusted at eight crossing locations so trains could move faster through those crossings while maintaining appropriate warning times and safety performance.
Administratively, the opportunity anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and no stated minimum (award floor of $0). Cost sharing or matching was required. Eligibility was narrowly limited: only the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was allowed to apply, making this a targeted funding action rather than an open competition for multiple applicants. The opportunity was posted on July 6, 2011, and closed on July 13, 2011, with the archive date listed as August 12, 2011. For technical access issues, the notice directed applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk (help@grantsolutions.gov, 1-866-577-0771) during standard weekday hours.
South Orient Rail Line Rehabilitation Grant (FR LRI 10 015) - FAQs
What is the South Orient Rail Line Rehabilitation grant opportunity?
It was a discretionary transportation grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The opportunity was titled the South Orient Rail Line Rehabilitation grant and carried Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 10 015 under CFDA 20.320 (Rail Line Relocation and Improvement).
What was the purpose of this grant?
The grant supported the final phase of a broader rail rehabilitation effort in Texas. The stated intent was to upgrade rail infrastructure by improving track conditions from "Excepted Track" status up to FRA Class 2 standards, with a focus on safety, reliability, and enabling higher operating speeds.
Which federal program was this grant associated with?
The opportunity was issued under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement, and was administered by the Federal Railroad Administration within USDOT.
Where was the project corridor located?
The project corridor was in Texas and covered roughly 82 miles. It ran from San Angelo Junction in Coleman County, through Runnels County, and continued to the west side of San Angelo in Tom Green County.
What kinds of infrastructure improvements were included?
The scope described improvements to bridges and drainage structures, track upgrades (including rail replacement), switches and turnouts repairs/replacements, and highway-rail grade crossing operational adjustments (signal timing changes).
What bridge work was included in the project?
The project planned to replace two structurally deficient timber rail bridges and repair/rehabilitate 29 additional timber bridges along the route.
What drainage and culvert work was included?
The scope included fixing two defective wooden box culverts through replacement or repair. It also included constructing a drainage ditch lined with rip rap to better manage water and reduce erosion that could undermine the track bed.
What track upgrades were planned?
A central component was replacing older jointed rail with continuously welded rail (CWR) to improve ride quality, reduce maintenance needs, and support higher speeds.
How specifically was CWR described to be installed or extended?
The announcement specified extending existing CWR to replace jointed rail starting within 13 curves, continuing through the spiral and into tangent track, and replacing defective jointed rail with CWR in one additional curve.
Did the project include work on switches and turnouts?
Yes. The scope included replacing or repairing worn and broken switch points and other turnout components. It also referenced welding and re-profiling where needed to restore proper geometry and performance.
Were highway-rail grade crossings included in the improvement plan?
Yes. The project included adjusting signal timing at eight highway-rail grade crossing locations to allow trains to move faster through those crossings while maintaining appropriate warning times and safety performance.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $1,000,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum amount was stated; the award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity indicated that cost sharing or matching was required.
Who was eligible to apply for this funding?
Eligibility was narrowly limited. Only the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was allowed to apply, making it a targeted funding action rather than an open competition.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on July 6, 2011 and closed on July 13, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed for the opportunity was August 12, 2011.
What track standard was the project trying to achieve?
The project aimed to improve the corridor from "Excepted Track" status up to FRA Class 2 standards.
What types of outcomes were emphasized in the description?
The described work emphasized structural safety (especially for bridges and drainage), improved reliability, reduced maintenance needs (through CWR and turnout work), and enabling higher operating speeds, including through grade crossings via signal timing adjustments.
Where could applicants get help with technical access issues?
For technical access issues, the notice directed applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk at help@grantsolutions.gov or 1-866-577-0771 during standard weekday hours.
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