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• UP-NS Supplemental Response and redesignated Employee Impact Exhibits(Appendices A and B to <br /> Applicants'Amended Application), filed July 27,2026 pursuant to STB Decision No.28—the exhibits <br /> report projected positions abolished,created,and transferred by craft/management category and location, <br /> including Decatur, IL,across three numbered operating scenarios;the scenarios themselves are not labeled or <br /> defined in the public exhibits. Available on the STB's UP-NS Merger Resources page(stb.gov)and will be <br /> provided to shortlisted proposers <br /> Note:Additional documents — including notes from informal, preliminary conversations <br /> between NS's government relations representative and the City regarding possible siding and <br /> grade separation design concepts (no formal offer has been made) —are available to shortlisted <br /> proposers under a confidentiality agreement. <br /> 10. QUESTIONS AND ADDENDA <br /> All questions must be submitted in writing srobinson@decaturil.gov by the questions deadline <br /> mentioned on page 2. Questions and responses will be issued as a written addendum to all registered <br /> proposers. No oral interpretations are binding. Proposers are encouraged to ask questions about scope <br /> boundaries, data availability, STB evidentiary standards, and the City's coordination expectations with <br /> STB legal counsel. <br /> The enclosed specifications constitute the complete set of specification requirements and bid forms. <br /> Bidders should thoroughly examine the drawings, specifications, schedules, instructions and all other <br /> contract documents. Each bidder by making a bid represents that the bidder has read and understood <br /> the bidding documents and has bid in accordance therewith. Failure on the part of the bidder to comply <br /> with all of the instructions could result in the bid being disqualified.All bids must be marked in the <br /> bottom left-hand corner with the following: "SEALED BID FOR UP-NS MERGER IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR <br /> STB PROCEEDINGS"on or before the specified time. <br /> For information concerning this bid please contact: <br /> City of Decatur <br /> Purchasing& Internal Services Division <br /> #1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza <br /> Decatur, Illinois 62523-1196 <br /> 217.424.2762 <br /> 11. CITY'S RESERVATIONS <br /> • Reject any or all proposals <br /> • Waive informalities or irregularities in any proposal <br /> • Request clarification or additional information from any proposer <br /> • Negotiate scope, schedule,and fee with the selected firm prior to contract execution <br /> 23 <br />