PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide professional services for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) support involving three rail improvement projects. The projects are part of the Carolinian and Piedmont Passenger and Freight Improvements Program (CAPPFI) and include rail siding and curve improvement projects in Cary, Elon and Hillsborough, North Carolina. Proposal documents and submission instructions are available at: https://ncrr.com/projects/carolinian-piedmont-passenger-freight-improvements-cappfi/. Proposals must be received no later than July 6, 2026 at 12 p.m. Eastern. Small businesses and minority, women and veteran-owned businesses are encouraged to participate. NCRR is a private corporation organized under Chapter 55 of the North Carolina General Statutes. For questions contact Zachary Barham, Project Manager at zbarham@ncrr.com. IPL0349212 Jun 16,24 2026