Opportunity Information: Apply for FR LRI 10 011
Apply for FR LRI 10 011
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Waterfront Rail Reconstruction Project" 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 Oct 26, 2010 and posted on Oct 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 12, 2010 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 $779,200.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The City of Kingston, NY is the only eligible entity permitted to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Waterfront Rail Reconstruction Project (Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 10 011) was a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration discretionary grant opportunity tied to a FY 2010 Rail Line Relocation earmark under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement. The purpose of the funding was to support a specific set of railroad infrastructure improvements along the waterfront in Kingston, New York, focused on rebuilding and modernizing an existing rail alignment so it could safely and reliably accommodate a broader range of equipment now and in the future.
At the core of the project scope was reconstruction and stabilization of the rail line. This included stabilizing the track alignment, reconstructing and upgrading track work, and modernizing the supporting railroad systems. The announcement specifically called out work on wayside equipment, meaning trackside components and systems that support train operations and safety. The grant intended to cover updating these systems and replacing them where necessary, reflecting an emphasis on bringing the corridor up to a more modern state of good repair rather than performing only minor maintenance.
A defining feature of the opportunity was the requirement to create an electrification-ready rail line. In practical terms, that meant designing and rebuilding the corridor in a way that would not block future electrification and would be compatible with multiple vehicle types. The solicitation explicitly referenced the ability to handle a variety of rail and rolling stock equipment, including electric streetcar and trolley vehicles, signaling that the rebuilt infrastructure was expected to support potential passenger-oriented or mixed-use concepts in addition to conventional rail use, as long as the track and related systems could physically and operationally accommodate those vehicles.
The funding instrument was a grant with an award ceiling of $779,200 and no stated award floor. Cost sharing or matching was required, so the recipient would have needed to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind resources consistent with the program rules. Eligibility was tightly restricted: the City of Kingston, NY was the only entity permitted to apply, making this a single-applicant, earmark-driven opportunity rather than a broadly competitive national solicitation.
Key dates for the posting show it was published on October 26, 2010, with the application closing date set for November 12, 2010, and an archive date of December 12, 2010. For technical access issues, the notice directed applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk (help@grantsolutions.gov; 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282) during standard weekday business hours, indicating the application and related materials were intended to be accessed and submitted through the Grantsolutions platform.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Waterfront Rail Reconstruction Project grant opportunity?
The Waterfront Rail Reconstruction Project (Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 10 011) was a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) discretionary grant opportunity tied to a FY 2010 Rail Line Relocation earmark under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
What was the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose was to support a specific set of railroad infrastructure improvements along the waterfront in Kingston, New York. The project focused on rebuilding and modernizing an existing rail alignment so it could safely and reliably accommodate a broader range of equipment both at the time of the project and in the future.
Where was the project located?
The project was located along the waterfront in Kingston, New York.
Which federal agency administered this grant?
The opportunity was offered through the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What program or CFDA number was associated with the funding?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
Was this a competitive grant open to multiple applicants?
No. Eligibility was tightly restricted. The City of Kingston, NY was the only entity permitted to apply, making it a single-applicant, earmark-driven opportunity rather than a broadly competitive national solicitation.
Who was eligible to apply?
The City of Kingston, New York was the only eligible applicant for this funding opportunity.
What types of activities were included in the project scope?
The core scope included reconstruction and stabilization of the rail line, including stabilizing the track alignment, reconstructing and upgrading track work, and modernizing supporting railroad systems.
What does "reconstruction and stabilization" mean in this opportunity?
Based on the description, it meant work to stabilize the track alignment and carry out reconstruction and upgrades to track work, along with modernization of supporting systems, to improve safety and reliability and move the corridor toward a modern state of good repair.
Did the opportunity include work on railroad systems beyond the track itself?
Yes. The announcement referenced modernizing supporting railroad systems and specifically called out work on wayside equipment (trackside components and systems that support train operations and safety), including updating these systems and replacing them where necessary.
What is "wayside equipment" in the context of this grant?
The notice described wayside equipment as trackside components and systems that support train operations and safety. The grant was intended to support updating and replacing such systems where needed.
Was the grant intended for minor maintenance or more substantial improvements?
The description emphasized bringing the corridor up to a more modern state of good repair, including reconstruction, upgrading track work, and modernizing systems, rather than performing only minor maintenance.
What does it mean that the rail line had to be "electrification-ready"?
It meant the corridor needed to be designed and rebuilt so it would not block future electrification and would be compatible with future electrification needs.
Did the solicitation require compatibility with specific types of vehicles?
Yes. The solicitation explicitly referenced accommodating a variety of rail and rolling stock equipment, including electric streetcar and trolley vehicles, indicating the rebuilt infrastructure was expected to be compatible with multiple vehicle types.
Did the opportunity imply potential passenger-oriented or mixed-use concepts?
Yes. By explicitly referencing equipment such as electric streetcar and trolley vehicles, the notice signaled that the rebuilt infrastructure was expected to be capable of supporting potential passenger-oriented or mixed-use concepts, as long as the track and related systems could physically and operationally accommodate those vehicles.
What was the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument was a grant.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $779,200.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor was stated in the opportunity description.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the recipient would have needed to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind resources consistent with the program rules.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was October 26, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was November 12, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was December 12, 2010.
How were applications and materials intended to be accessed or submitted?
The notice indicated the application and related materials were intended to be accessed and submitted through the GrantSolutions platform.
Who should be contacted for technical access issues with GrantSolutions?
For technical access issues, the notice directed applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk at help@grantsolutions.gov, 1-866-577-0771, or 202-401-5282 during standard weekday business hours.
What was the overall emphasis of the project improvements?
The overall emphasis was on rebuilding and modernizing an existing waterfront rail alignment in Kingston, NY to improve safety and reliability, modernize track and wayside/supporting systems, and ensure the corridor would be electrification-ready and compatible with a broader range of rail vehicles.
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