Title
Blue Line Extension - Amendment to CSX Transportation Inc. Reimbursement Agreement
Action
Action:
Approve contract amendment #4 of the Reimbursement Agreement with CSX Transportation Inc. in the amount of $173,717 for services related to the Blue Line Extension project.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
John Lewis, CATS
Jill Brim, CATS
Explanation
§ On March 26, 2012, City Council authorized a reimbursement agreement with CSX Transportation Inc. (CSX) to reimburse CSX for costs associated with the Blue Line Extension (BLE) project.
§ The BLE crosses over the CSX right-of-way on a bridge just south of 16th Street (Council District 1). The crossing requires that CATS construct drainage improvements under the CSX railroad. CSX has approved the design and is providing flagging, engineering, and inspection services during construction.
§ Although the BLE project opened for revenue service on March 16, 2018, some work remains to be completed that was not required for operations to begin. This work is ongoing and expected to be complete by the end of 2018.
§ Amendment #4 is needed for full-time flagging services during remaining installation, additional construction engineering and inspection services, project coordination and project closeout.
- On March 27, 2012, the reimbursement agreement was executed in the amount of $402,000.
- On April 20, 2016, amendment #1 was executed amending the terms of the agreement related to the drainage work. Amendment #1 did not change the contract amount.
- On September 12, 2016, City Council approved amendment #2 for $176,801 for additional time and flagging.
- On June 26, 2017, City Council approved amendment #3 for $251,976 for an increase in flagging and duration of the work.
§ The new value of the contract, including this amendment, will be $1,004,494, which is within the current BLE project budget.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Community Investment Program