NEW Hopkins Rail Support Facility Pocket Track Construction

00150 Advertisement for Bids
Notice is given that on May 26, 2026, at 2:00PM the Metropolitan Council will receive and publicly open
separate sealed bids for Hopkins Rail Support Facility Pocket Track Construction, Project Number 61001,
Contract Number 26P037.
The proposed work consists of construction of an approximately 750-foot pocket track to support LRT
operations, extending from approximately Station 102+53.5 to 109+65. The scope includes installing one No.
6 RH turnout (approximately 69 track feet), placement of concrete ties (including standard, restraining rail
and guard rail ties as required), installation of new rail, and secure fastening of rail to ties via insulated
shoulders in accordance with LRT standards.
Work will also include placement of approximately 300 tons of mainline ballast, followed by lining and
tamping to achieve final plan alignment, profile, and grade. Construction activities will encompass track
layout, material handling, rail installation, surfacing, and final adjustment to ensure operational readiness and
integration with existing track infrastructure. Available inventory of concrete ties will be utilized where feasible
to reduce material procurement costs, with remaining materials supplied as required.
Click here to view plan documents for no charge and to download them for a nonrefundable cost of
$6.00. Input QuestCDN eBidDoc(TM) 10185276 on the website's Project Search page. Contact QuestCDN.
com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in downloading and working with the digital
documents.
Bidders are strongly encouraged to verify subcontractor's State and Federal debarment and suspension
status at: http://www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/debarredreport.asp.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM, via Microsoft TEAMS. Bidders are strongly
encouraged to attend.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join website: Dial in by phone
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24213 +1 763-600-8619,,967726043# United States,
0353207232?p=V7Lz7fNn28MSg0jd6I Minneapolis
Meeting ID: 242 130 353 207 232 Phone conference ID: 967 726 043#
Passcode: z6Lf2RL3
The Metropolitan Council is only accepting electronic bid packages. All bids MUST be submitted through
QuestCDN.com. Complete digital project documents are available on-line through QuestCDN. A Bidder
must be a registered Plan Holder on QuestCDN to submit a bid.
The bid opening will be held via Microsoft TEAMS conference call. You may join by calling 1-763-600-8619
and entering the Phone Conference ID: 286 895 508#
Direct inquiries to the Metropolitan Council's Contract Administrator:
Kimberley Ruedy, Kimberley.Ruedy@metc.state.mn.us
The geographical area for this notice and contract is Hennepin County.
Dated this 24th day of April 2026
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Contract Number 26P037 Advertisement for Bids
Project Number 61001 00150 -1