Amtrak has taken the next step toward a comprehensive redevelopment of Philadelphia 30th Street Station and adjacent properties with the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a Master Developer partnership.
Amtrak is seeking a Master Developer partner capable of all aspects of project delivery to include design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of non-rail assets at Philadelphia 30th Street Station, as well as expansion opportunities and commercial development of the surrounding Amtrak owned properties.
Qualifications must be received by 9 November. Solicitation remains open to all prospective bidders at this RFQ stage. The RFQ will be followed by a Request for Proposals (RFP) that will be issued to a shortlist of qualified Master Developer teams. Amtrak expects to announce the shortlist of Master Development partnership teams in early 2018.
Historic 30th Street Station is the third busiest station in Amtrak’s national system, serving more than 4 million Amtrak passengers and more than 12 million combined SEPTA and NJ TRANSIT rail commuters annually. With ridership predicted to double along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) by 2040, the RFQ is being issued as demand for passenger rail service continues at record levels.
“Philadelphia 30th Street Station is one of the most critical assets in our national network. A Master Developer partnership lays the groundwork to deliver a world-class multimodal hub on the Northeast Corridor. We are seeking an innovative partner who understands the vision for Philadelphia, respects the surrounding neighborhoods, and is excited to partner on a plan that will significantly improve the experience for all travelers, while maximizing the value of our strategic assets,” said Rina Cutler, Amtrak Senior Director of Major Station Planning and Development.
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