New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) approved the design-build contract with 3rd Track Constructors (3TC), to complete the design and construction of Long Island Rail Road expansion project. The USD 1.813 billion 3TC contract award comprises a base scope of USD 1.457 billion for work during the current 2015-2019 Capital Plan Program, and a completion scope for an additional USD 356 million to be funded through the 2020-2024 Capital Plan Program.
The JV is formed by Dragados USA, John P. Picone, CCA Civil, and Halmar International LLC, with Stantec as the design professional, as well as Cameron Engineering, and Rubenstein Associates leading the community outreach team.
Separately, MTA Capital Construction on awarded a competitive RFP contract to Arup – Jacobs Joint Venture for USD 99.996 million for project management consulting services on the third track project. With the 3TC, and Arup – Jacobs Joint Venture contracts, as well as other owner costs, the total project cost is estimated at USD 2.6 billion. The overall project is expected to be completed by late 2022.
“Upon its completion, this modernization initiative will provide faster commuting with a more reliable network, and will allow us to keep the railroad in a state-of-good-repair,” MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota said.
Within the project, will be constructed a third track on Main Line, Jamaica station will be reconstructed and other 39 stations will be modernised. The project also involve the elimination of level crossings, and the reconstruction of switches, signalling system and power substations.
The project was first announced the project in January 2016 by the Governor Andrew Cuomo. During the procurement process, four bidders were pre-qualified in January 2017. The 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.
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