Specifications include, but are not limited to: Notice is hereby given that the City of LeClaire, Iowa will be accepting sealed proposals for qualified firms for a Railroad Quiet Zone Study. The study will determine the viability of a railroad quiet zone through the city consisting of, but not limited to, approximately five (5) crossings along the Canadian Pacific Railroad Kansas City Southern (CPKC). The study will consist of identifying the intersections, obtaining stakeholder input, and developing options using Supplemental Safety Measures (SSM) and/or Alternative Safety Measures (ASM). Work will be done in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the Iowa Department of Transportation (IADOT), the City of LeClaire, and the railroads that operate in the proposed quiet zone to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The primary goals of the study are to reduce noise generated by rail traffic and to improve the quality of life for the residents who live near the railroads. The consultant shall lead a process to develop a final product conforming to all FRA standards, guidance, and regulations as they pertain to quiet zones. The City of LeClaire desires to implement a railroad quiet zone along CPKC railroad tracks within the City’s limits. The primary intersections for the Quiet Zone within City include: • Wisconsin Street • Jones Street • Eagle Ridge Road • Canal Shore Drive SW • West Canal Shore Drive
