MPF, Inc.

Transit & Rail Program Management and Engineering Services

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About the firm

MPF specializes in delivering program management, project management, design management, and construction management services for transit and rail programs. Established in 2022, it provides full life cycle delivery services for transit agencies, commuter rail, Class 1 railroads, and shortline railroads, representing over $13.5 billion in successfully completed or active rail infrastructure projects.

Established
2022
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Transportation Engineering

People

Matthew FreemanPresident

Capabilities

Program & Project Management

Provides comprehensive oversight and coordination for mega capital programs, steering complex transit developments from inception to successful completion.

Contract & Procurement Document Development

Formulates strategic contract packages and procurement documentation tailored to diverse project delivery methodologies.

  • Progressive Design-Build Support

    Assists clients with the preparation and execution of progressive design-build contracts to enhance early collaboration.

  • Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC)

    Develops CMGC procurement documents to integrate construction expertise early in the design phase.

  • Traditional Design-Build Services

    Prepares single-point responsibility procurement structures to streamline design and construction delivery.

  • Public-Private Partnership (P3) Delivery

    Structures complex P3 documents and agreements to leverage private sector investment and efficiency.

Full Project Life Cycle Services

Delivers end-to-end technical and management support spanning all phases of transit infrastructure development.

  • Conceptual Engineering and Environmental Clearance

    Performs initial engineering studies and feasibility reviews to support environmental clearance processes.

  • Preliminary Engineering Design

    Establishes foundational design criteria and alignment concepts to define project scope and requirements.

  • Final Design Services

    Produces detailed construction documents, technical specifications, and final calculations for bidding and execution.

  • Construction Oversight and Inspection

    Provides field representation and monitoring to verify that construction aligns with design intent and specifications.

  • System Startup and Testing

    Facilitates testing, commissioning, and validation of active rail assets to ensure operational readiness.

  • Claims Resolution and Project Closeout

    Manages final administrative tasks, resolves contractor claims, and transitions completed assets to operators.

Transit and Rail Design Management

Manages multi-disciplinary engineering teams to maintain schedule adherence and quality throughout the design phase.

Systems Integration Services

Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Coordinates Complex Systems Interface Points To Ensure Harmonious Operation Of Signaling

    Support includes Coordinates complex systems interface points to ensure harmonious operation of signaling.

  • Traction Power

    Support includes traction power.

  • Communications

    Support includes communications.

Rail Track Design

Engineers alignment geometry and track components to meet standard and special trackwork requirements.

  • Grade Crossing Design

    Designs roadway-rail interfaces to maximize vehicle and pedestrian safety while meeting regulatory standards.

  • Maintenance of Way (MOW) Engineering

    Develops technical specifications and designs to optimize rail maintenance practices and corridor durability.

Maintenance Facility Design

Develops operational layouts and facility engineering designs for rail vehicle maintenance and servicing depots.

General Civil Design

Provides foundational infrastructure engineering to support transit corridors and structural locations.

  • Stormwater and Drainage Design

    Engineers hydrologic systems and drainage infrastructure to manage stormwater runoff across rail corridors.

  • Utility Coordination and Utility Design

    Identifies, relocates, and designs utility systems to prevent conflicts during transit construction.

  • Site Grading and Earthwork

    Develops site grading plans and earthwork calculations to prepare terrains for rail facilities and tracks.

State of Good Repair Asset Management

Assesses current asset conditions and formulates strategic replacement programs to ensure ongoing rail corridor safety.

Industries

Transit · Rail · Government

Projects

Stockton Diamond Grade Separation

Stockton, CA · Rail · Client: San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC)

Project details

Grade separation project currently under construction to eliminate critical rail bottlenecks.

Valley Metro South Central Extension

Transit · 2025 · Client: Valley Metro

Project details

A transit extension project slated to open for service in June 2025.

LA Metro East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor

San Fernando Valley, CA · Transit · Client: LA Metro

Project details

Transit corridor development to improve connectivity within the East San Fernando Valley.

Valley Metro Operations and Maintenance Center

Transit · 2021 · Client: Valley Metro

Project details

Construction of a double crossover, completed and opened in June 2021.