South Florida Coastal Link Seeks Operating Agency: RFI Issued

December 12, 2024

Broward County Transit (BCT) and the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) are seeking a qualified firm to serve as the Operating Agency for the transformative South Florida Coastal Link commuter rail project.

The Coastal Link will operate on the Florida East Coast Railway corridor, and will deliver a reliable, efficient, and environmentally conscious transit option. BCT partnered with Miami-Dade DTPW to issue a Request for information (RFI), to assess firms interested in undertaking key operational responsibilities, including rail operations, fleet maintenance, and customer service.

"The Coastal Link represents an opportunity to connect communities and create a truly integrated regional transportation network," BCT CEO/General Manager Coree Cuff Lonergan explained. "We're excited to engage with industry leaders who have a proven track record of innovation and passenger-centric service to help us bring this vision to life."

The jointly issued RFI seeks responses from firms with expertise in rail operations, fleet maintenance, and exceptional customer service. The Coastal Link is part of BCT’s broader Premium Mobility (PREMO) program to modernize and expand South Florida's transit system with an emphasis on broadening connectivity throughout Broward County.

BCT and Miami-Dade Counties hosted the RFI and Industry Day event — a platform to engage stakeholders and explore innovative solutions— on December 9, 2024, at the Northeast Dade – Aventura Branch Library, 2930 Aventura Blvd, Miami, FL 33180.

Interested firms can visit: https://supplier.miamidade.gov/psc/EXTSUPP/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/SCP_PUBLIC_MENU_FL.SCP_PUB_BID_CMP_FL.GBL? & for more information about the RFI.