2026.04.22 BNSF Peoria Subdivision Quiet Zone Improvements

This municipal contract calls for quiet‑zone improvements along the BNSF Peoria Subdivision within the City of Galesburg, Illinois. The scope includes earthwork, base‑course installation, asphalt paving, concrete sidewalk construction and removal, detectable warning devices, temporary ramp construction, traffic control services, and related insurance. Brandt Construction Co. submitted a detailed pricing proposal totaling roughly $255 k in line‑item costs, plus additional fragmented amounts, bringing the estimated contract value to about $300 k. The work is typical of civil‑engineering projects aimed at reducing railroad noise for nearby residents. • Primary work categories: earthwork, asphalt & concrete paving, sidewalk installation, and rail‑adjacent safety measures. • Financial scope: unit‑price items plus lump‑sum mobilization, traffic control, and liability insurance, totaling an estimated $300 k. • Stakeholders: City of Galesburg Public Works (owner) and Brandt Construction Co. (potential contractor).