Advancing Intercity Rail in Boise

The City of Boise seeks a qualified consulting firm or team to provide expert professional services that will advance intercity passenger rail on the Boise Cut‑Off (Pioneer Corridor) and create a comprehensive station‑area investment strategy for the historic Boise Depot. The work includes strategic development of financing, procurement, implementation plans, financial and economic impact analyses, market sounding, stakeholder engagement, and a final integrated implementation roadmap with phasing and packaging recommendations. The engagement is a fixed‑price, not‑to‑exceed $437,500 contract over a 24‑month period, funded in part by a U.S. DOT Innovative Finance and Asset Concession grant. • Develop value‑for‑money, delivery options, and risk allocation analyses for the rail project. • Create detailed capital‑stack financing strategies (including TIFIA, RRIF, value‑capture, and private‑sector sources). • Conduct station‑area redevelopment, parcel analysis, and community engagement to support transit‑oriented development. • Deliver comprehensive economic and fiscal impact studies, market‑sounding reports, and a final implementation roadmap with phased project packaging.