0. NEW YORK BUILDING CONGRESS MEETING MTA Capital Construction
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
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1. UPCOMING MTA CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATIONS
Presented by
David K. Cannon
Sr. Director and Chief Procurement Officer
Law and Procurement Department
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2. FORECAST SOLICITATION SCHEDULE 2015
CM007 Manhattan GCT Caverns, ESA Project
Contract Range: Over $100M
Anticipated Solicitation Release : January 2015
Contract Duration Months
CH057 Harold Structures – Part 3A, Westbound Bypass and D Approach Tunnel, ESA Project
Contract Range: $50M - $100M
Contract Duration Months
CH058 Harold Structures – Part 3B, Eastbound Reroute and D Approach Tunnel, ESA Project
Anticipated Solicitation Release : September 2015 2

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CH057 Harold Structures – Part 3A Eastbound Bypass and D Approach Tunnel East Side Access Project
Scope of Work
This Contract is for earth and site work, utility relocations, track realignment, drainage, hazardous material abatement, demolition of existing structures and construction of new heavy civil structures within the LIRR Harold Interlocking located in Queens. The major scope elements include:
Construction of the new Mainline 48th Street Bridge
Installation of Retaining Walls
Construction of the loop box structure extension and retaining wall
Construction of the Tunnel D Pit and Approach Structure
Construction of Catenary Structures
Installation of monitoring devices for existing structures and ground conditions
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4. CM007 GCT Caverns East Side Access Project
Scope of Work
This Contract shall be responsible for the construction of final concrete structures and tunnel linings in the new LIRR Grand Central Terminal Caverns. The major scope elements include :
Construction of the new LIRR GCT Concourse
Intermodal Connections and Interfaces with MNR’s GCT including dining concourse, 45th street cross passageway, 47th street cross passageway
44th Street Ventilation Facility and 50th Street Ventilation Facility Fit-Out
Installation of elevators and escalators using the designated VM014 subcontractor
Local station testing of GCT concourse and caverns
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5. MTA Capital Construction
CH058 Harold Structures – Part 3B Eastbound Bypass and D Approach Tunnel East Side Access Project
Scope of Work
Earth and site work, utility relocations, track realignment, drainage, hazardous material abatement, demolition of existing structures and construction of new heavy civil structures within the LIRR Harold Interlocking located in Queens. The major scope elements include:
Hazardous material abatement, demolition and removal of an existing Substation
Construction of a new underground East Bound By-pass Tunnel and approach structures for the new B/C and D Tunnels
Extension of existing bridges and underpass structures
Installation of new retaining walls, catenary/utility tower foundations and poles, access roads, and demolition and removal of abandoned utility structures
New track structures shall include the installation of direct fixation track, traction power, lighting, stand pipe and fire protection systems
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CM007 GCT Caverns
Work was originally part of Contract CM012R which was split into several packages.
This is the last of the CM012R work.
Several Contractor Outreach Sessions were held.
Based on industry input, several changes were made to the design
The August 7, 2014 Outreach Presentation which provided an overview of the Contract and the revisions is available through a link on the MTACC Procurement Page at
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7. 2015 – 2019 Proposed Capital Program
East Side Access - $2.572B
The proposed Capital Program will complete the construction of ESA to enable revenue service by December Elements of project management, design, construction management, and insurance necessary to support construction as well as support to testing and commissioning are also funded. The program includes the following major construction elements:
• Construction of Manhattan Caverns.
• Reconfiguration of the Harold Interlocking and yard lead.
• Construction of a mid-day storage yard in Queens for rolling stock.
• Construction of a new entrance for LIRR customers at Grand Central Terminal.
• Procure, fabricate, install, test and commission communication, controls, security, fire detection, tunnel.
• Procurement and installation of traction power equipment.
• Procurement of electric rail cars for opening day
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8. 2015 – 2019 Proposed Capital Program
Second Avenue Subway (Phase II) - $1.535B
The proposed Capital Program includes tunneling from the Phase 1 terminus north of 96th St. and Second Avenue to 125th St. and 5th Avenue. All elements of project management, design, construction management, insurance, and real estate necessary to support construction are also funded. The balance of the work necessary for operation will be funded in future capital programs.
In its entirety, SAS Phase 2 will complete the full project’s East Harlem segment. Its alignment will run under Second Avenue to 120th St., then will turn west along 125th St., crossing Lexington Avenue and ending at 5th Avenue to accommodate storage tracks. SAS Phase 2 will utilize a tunnel section built in the 1970s from 110th St. to 120th St.and will be outfitted with tracks and other essential equipment. Three new stations will also be constructed at 125thSt.,116th St., and 106th St.
The completion of SAS Phase 2 will support two major objectives of the Second Avenue Subway Master Plan: alleviate the passenger congestion of the Lexington Avenue Line and provide an intermodal connection with Metro-North Railroad at the 125th St. and Park Avenue Station.
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9. Where Can I find Information on Available Solicitations?
MTACC solicitations that require advertisement are advertised on the MTA Website ( in the New York Post (usually Thursday edition), New York State Contract Reporter and Engineering News Record.
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