Active SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit seeks qualified firms for Progressive Design-Build services to modernize its Light Rail Transit signaling system across 48 miles, upgrading to a digital automatic train protection system and enhancing transit signal priority in the CBD. RFQ release is April 6, 2026; responses due by April 24, 2026.
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit responses from qualified firms capable of providing Progressive Design-Build (PDB) services for the Unified Signal System (USS) Project. The USS Project will modernize DART’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) signal system for approximately 48 miles of alignment, including the Central Business District (CBD), Red Line, and Blue Line.The project includes upgrading existing segments (excluding the CBD segment) that currently use Automatic Block Signaling (ABS) and Line of Sight (LOS). These segments will transition to a Digital Track Circuit-based Automatic Train Protections (ATP) signal system with cab signaling. The new system upgrades will match the signaling functionality of the Green and Orange Lines. For the CBD section, the existing Transit Signal Priority (TSP) system will be upgraded with enhanced train detection and transit signal prioritization features. Additionally, this project will advance the reliability of the signal system by introducing redundant power upgrades at key locations.The 30% Design Deliverables for the USS Project have been made available here for review by potential respondents. Certain deliverables have been identified as containing Sensitive Security Information (SSI). These consist of the Preliminary Hazard Analysis, Threat and Vulnerability Assessment, and site condition reports with field photo logs. These will be made available for in-office review at DART facilities pending execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), or in accordance with DART’s established procedures for handling SSI.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Mar 27th 2026, 11:00 AM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Pre-Submittal Meeting | DART Headquarters, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202 | Pre-Submittal Meeting In-Person Location: DART Headquarters, 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202 HQ Development Executive Conference Room For individuals that cannot attend in-person, a virtual meeting will be set-up: Virtual Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29899215921143?p=az3oYY5VNmW5oXw6GF Password: TW3XL2Si Dial-In: 469-676-0717, 930 723 712# | Apr 29th 2026, 9:00 AM CDT - Apr 29th 2026, 11:00 AM CDT | No |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | May 5th 2026, 5:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | May 19th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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