|
|
| Latest News from the LIRR Expansion Project (1458737) | |||
 |
|||
| Home > SubChat | |||
|
[ Read Responses | Post a New Response | Return to the Index ] |
|
||
|
Latest News from the LIRR Expansion Project |
|
|
Posted by Q4 on Mon Dec 18 09:29:09 2017 Received this update.Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project Floral Park to Hicksville Latest News from the LIRR Expansion Project Dear Neighbor, The MTA Board on December 13 approved the award of a design-build contract to complete the design and construction of the Long Island Rail Road Expansion Project. The contract is to be awarded to 3rd Track Constructors (3TC), a consortium that includes several expert firms: Dragados USA, Inc., John P. Picone Inc., CCA Civil, Inc., and Halmar International LLC, with Stantec as the design professional, as well as Cameron Engineering, and Rubenstein Associates leading the community outreach team. The approval follows a procurement process that was approved by the MTA Board in November 2016. Four bidders were pre-qualified in January 2017. This was followed by a series of nine one-on-one meetings with the bidders. Three of the pre-qualified bidders submitted design-build proposals. The proposals were reviewed by technical committees, including staff from the LIRR, MTA and state Department of Transportation. The Final Selection Committee, comprised of railroad, transportation, and construction industry experts, reviewed the technical and price proposals during the summer months before meeting four times during the fall, when pricing negotiations began. The months-long selection process concluded with the recommendation of 3TC's application, which an MTA analysis found offered the lowest price and best overall value. 3TC was found to have a strong understanding of the overall scope of the project, along with sensitivity to community impacts with a commitment to an innovative approach and to deliver a high-quality project. The $1.813 billion 3TC contract award comprises a base scope of $1.457 billion for work during the current 2015-2019 Capital Plan Program, and a completion scope for an additional $356 million to be funded through the 2020-2024 Capital Plan Program. On December 13, the MTA Board also approved the award of a competitive RFP contract to Arup-Jacobs Joint Venture for $99.996 million for project management. Work to Begin Under these contracts, work will begin in in earnest on the LIRR Expansion Project. Beginning in January 2018, the contractors will work to complete design, surveying, mobilization, utility relocations, and other early construction activities. Ongoing community outreach efforts will also be included in this phase, such as developing clear communications protocols, opening a public information office, continuing coordination with local elected officials, and soliciting input on the aesthetics of components such as stations and sound walls. Substantial construction is expected to begin in late 2018. The project is using the "design-build" form of contracting, in which the same consortium is responsible for both the design and construction of the project. This approach puts competitive pressure on bidders to harness innovative methods to complete the project faster, and lessen the impact of construction. The contract imposes financial penalties for failure to adhere to a strict project timetable. This approach incentivizes faster construction, places the risk for cost overruns on the contractor, and rewards the contractor for reducing impacts on local communities and commuters. Design-build has been used successfully in projects such as the new Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, as well as the LIRR's Ellison Avenue Bridge and Post Avenue Bridge replacements. In addition to its commitments to the community regarding noise mitigations, 3TC has also promised job growth and contract opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, with participation goals at 15% for each category, and at 6% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses. Community Outreach Over the past two years, MTA and LIRR officials have met consistently and frequently with local elected officials, civic leaders, business owners and residents to discuss the project and elicit feedback. The results of these efforts have been incorporated into the project's scope and details in some of the following ways: • The use of retaining walls will allow the third track to be placed in the existing LIRR right-of-way. This approach eliminated the need for residential property takings and other imposing community impacts. • Sound attenuation walls will be erected throughout residential areas to reduce noise levels and protect quality of life standards. • Environmental controls will be in place throughout the duration of construction to minimize dust, noise and other community disruptions. The MTA's and LIRR's ongoing commitment to robust community outreach, including consultation on design aspects, will ensure the public's voices are heard and considered throughout the project. Grade Crossings to Be Eliminated Risks to public safety currently exist at street-level grade crossings along the Main Line. Accidents and traffic congestion occur when motorists and pedestrians attempt to circumnavigate lowered gates while a train is entering the intersection. From 2013 to 2016, there were 127 such incidents on the Main Line. Under this contract, seven grade crossings along this 9.8-mile corridor will be completely eliminated, which will dramatically improve safety for both LIRR customers and crew, as well as motorists. Traffic along these crossings will also see vast improvements, as crossing gates currently can close roadways for up to 30 minutes in a peak hour, contributing to significant congestion on local streets. Railroad crossings to be eliminated include: • Covert Avenue, New Hyde Park • 12th Street, New Hyde Park • New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park • Main Street, Mineola • Willis Avenue, Mineola • School Street, Westbury • Urban Avenue, Westbury More information about the contract award and what it means for the project, and what the project means for Long Island, is available at aModernLI.com. Sincerely, The LIRR Expansion Project Team Visit Project Website Visit the project website at aModernLI.com for detailed information. Subscribe to Project Updates Go to aModernLI.com and subscribe to future project updates via email. Questions and Comments Email info@AModernLI.com to send us your questions and comments. Forward this email Copyright © 2017 MTA LIRR LIRR Expansion Project, Mineola Station - South Platform, Mineola, NY 11501 SafeUnsubscribe™ cannon_dk@hotmail.com Forward this email | About our service provider Sent by info@amodernli.com in collaboration with Try it free today |
|
|
|