Major_Projects_Advance_Notice_-_01-11-2019.pdf

WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY

WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY

January 11, 2019

ADVANCE NOTICE TO THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

INDUSTRY OF UPCOMING WMATA PROJECTS IN 2019

PART 1 – INTRODUCTION

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking the services of Design Builders and/or Contractors interested in providing Design Build, Construction, Construction Management, and professional/technical services required for the following Major Capital Projects.

Bladensburg and Northern Bus Division Replacement Station Platforms Rehabilitation Program Contract 2 New Carrollton Yard Improvements Rail Car Heavy Repair and Overhaul (HRO) Station Platforms Rehabilitation Program Contract 3

It is the intention of the Authority to issue a single solicitation for each individual project on or about the dates noted in the individual project descriptions identified below.

All Procurements noted below will be available on the WMATA Internet web site at https://www.wmata.com/business/procurement_and_contracting

All questions should be directed to the Contract Administrators listed in each individual project description.

PART 2 – PROJECT DESCRITIONS AND GENERAL SUMMARIES OF WORK

The following Major Capital projects will be issued by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) on or about the dates set here within and are identified in chronological order.

Bladensburg and Northern Bus Divisions Replacement

Project Name: Bladensburg and Northern Bus Divisions Replacement Solicitation Type: Request for Proposals (RFP) for Progressive Design Build Projected Available Date of Solicitation: February, 2019

Description of Work

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking the services of one or more contractors interested in providing Pre-Construction/Construction, Construction Manager/General Contractor, and professional/technical services for the Demolition and Re-build of the Bladensburg Bus Division located at 2251 26th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20018 and the Demolition and Re-build of the Northern Bus Division facility located at 4615 14th Street NW 20011.

A Progressive Design Build procurement method will be used to deliver this project. WMATA will either award a single contract for both facilities or award contracts to separate Design Build Teams for each facility. The winning Design Build Team(s) will first have to perform Preconstruction Development Services which include the following concurrent activities; (1) pre-construction services for the Demolition of the existing Bladensburg and Northern Bus Maintenance Facilities and (2) advancement of the designs of the new Bladensburg and Northern Bus Maintenance Facilities to approximately 50%.

Anticipated activities for the demolition work include: site surveys, utility identification for future relocation, geotechnical investigations environmental investigations and reports, permitting, maintenance of traffic, cost estimating, constructability reviews, retention of

Historic elements and assisting WMATA with its public involvement process.

Upon completion of the pre-construction services, the Design Build Team(s) will be required to submit a price to perform the demolition and construction of each Bus Maintenance Facility. Upon receipt of the proposed pricing, WMATA and the Design Build Team will attempt to negotiate the terms of the final agreed contract prices. If successful, the demolition and construction of the new BMF’(S) will be awarded to the Design Build Teams(s).

The period of performance and the estimated cost range for the Pre-Construction Development Services are 7 months and approximately $10 to $20 million, respectively. The estimated cost range for the overall Design/Build scope of work for the Bladensburg and Northern BMF’s combined is approximately $300 to $500 million with a period performance of 48 months.

All questions shall be directed to the Contract Administrator, Mr. Ovidiu Puscas opuscas@wmata.com or at or at (202) 962-6455.

Station Platform Rehabilitation Program Contract 2

Project Name: Station Platform Rehabilitation Program Contract 2 Solicitation Type: RFQ/IFB Projected Available Date of Solicitation: March, 2019

Description of Work

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking the services of a Design Builder to complete the design, construction, testing, and commissioning of the rehabilitation of up to Eight (8) Metrorail Station platforms and additional rehabilitation and restoration of ancillary facilities located on the Green Line North of and including West Hyattsville and Orange Line west of and including the East Falls Church Station.

The work consists of selective demolition of platform elements, concrete repair, installation of granite edges, complete replacement of all platform tiles, installation of new wind shelters and pylons, complete station signage, electrical and communications, lighting within the station including pylons and platform edges, fire standpipe reconfiguration and connections, renovations to restrooms, replacement of ceiling tiles and other architectural enhancements.

The contract will also include various site improvements including sidewalk repairs and parking lot lighting.

The work is located at West Hyattsville, Prince George’s Plaza, College Park, and Greenbelt Stations on the Green line, and East Falls Church, West Falls Church, Dunn Loring, and Vienna Stations on the Orange Line. Additional work that may be required include design and installation of a double crossover between Dunn Loring and Vienna Stations, mechanical, electrical, lighting, signage, and other systems upgrades within all station construction areas.

A Two-Step IFB procurement will be used to select a Contractor to deliver the Project.

The performance period for the entire project is approximately 18 months from the issuance of notice to proceed. The estimated cost range is $200 - $250 million.

All questions shall be directed to the Contract Administrator, Mr. Nichel Crooks ncrooks@wmata.com or at (202) 962-1440.

New Carrollton Yard Improvements

Project Name: New Carrollton Yard Improvements Solicitation Type: Request for Proposals (RFP) for Design Build Projected Available Date of Solicitation: April, 2019

Design Builder to complete the design, construction, testing, and commissioning of the New Carrollton Yard Improvements in the existing yard located in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

The existing New Carrollton rail yard is approximately 36.8‐acres in size and is located at 4440 Garden City Drive in Landover, Maryland. The rail yard is the terminal eastern facility on WMATA’s Orange Line, roughly one‐half mile northwest of the Interstate 95/495 and U.S.

Route 50 interchange.

The yard improvements include up to seven new storage tracks. Each track will have the capacity to store a single eight-car train; a three story operations building consisting of approximately 5,880 SF per floor; a new yard control tower connected by a pedestrian bridge from the operation building. The control tower shall replace the existing yard control tower in its entirety in addition to having the ability to control the existing yard and the seven new rail car storage tracks. Operations platforms shall be constructed for each new storage track.

Other improvements include a mezzanine extension in the existing Service and Inspection (S&I) building, as well as employee parking lot improvements and a contractor’s storage track.

A “Best Value” Design Build procurement will be used to select a Design Builder to deliver the Project.

The performance period for the entire project is approximately 30 months from the issuance of notice to proceed. The estimated cost range is $75 - $100 million.

All questions shall be directed to the Contract Administrator, Mr. Nichel Crooks ncrooks@wmata.com or at (202) 962-1440.

WMATA Rail Car Heavy Repair and Overhaul (HRO)

Project Name: WMATA Rail Car Heavy Repair and Overhaul (HRO) Solicitation Type: Request for Proposals (RFP) for Design Build Projected Available Date of Solicitation: Summer, 2019

Design Builder to complete the design, construction, testing, and commissioning of a heavy repair and overhaul (HR&O) facility for Metrorail vehicles and a Car Track Equipment Maintenance (CTEM) facility located in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

The site is currently occupied by an approximately 390,000 square-foot warehouse facility which will require demolition as part of a separate Site Preparation Contract.

The proposed HR&O Facility site (project site) is 36.6 acres in area and is located at 3636 Pennsy Drive in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The project site consists of several properties with active light industrial uses, located along the western side of Pennsy Drive between Veterans Parkway and Ardwick‐Ardmore Drive. The project will include a new rail connection from the project site to the Outbound (OB) Metrorail Orange Line between the Landover and New Carrollton Metrorail Stations. The HRO Facility components include operational, administrative, ancillary spaces, and service bays to accommodate up to 40 rail cars. Additional project requirements include a rail car truck shop, rail car storage tracks to accommodate up to 24 rail cars, a traction power substation, a yard operations control tower, loading docks for heavy trucks, and an employee parking garage.

The proposed facility will also include maintenance, operational, and administrative offices for a WMATA Car Track and Equipment Maintenance (CTEM) division and the Office of Track and Structures (TRST).

A “Best Value” Design Build procurement will be used to select a Design Builder to deliver the Project.

The performance period for the entire project is approximately 48 months from the issuance of notice to proceed. The estimated design and construction cost range is $300 - $400 million.

All questions shall be directed to the Contract Administrator, Mr. Nichel Crooks ncrooks@wmata.com or at (202) 962-1440.

Station Platform Rehabilitation Program Contract 3

Project Name: Station Platform Rehabilitation Program Contract 3 Solicitation Type: RFQ/IFB Projected Available Date of Solicitation: Spring, 2020

Contractor to complete the design, construction, testing, and commissioning of the rehabilitation of up to Six (6) Metrorail Station platforms and additional rehabilitation and restoration of ancillary facilities located on the Orange Line east of and including Cheverly Station and three (3) Blue Line Stations.

The work consists of selective demolition of platform elements, concrete repair, installation of granite edges, complete replacement of all platform tiles, installation of new wind shelters and pylons, complete station signage, electrical and communications, lighting within the station including pylons and platform edges, fire standpipe reconfiguration and connections, renovations to restrooms, replacement of ceiling tiles and other architectural enhancements.

The contract will also include various site improvements including sidewalk repairs and parking lot lighting.

The work is located at Cheverly, Landover, and New Carrollton Stations on the Orange Line, and Addison Road, Arlington Cemetery, and Ronald Reagan National Airport Stations on the Blue Line. Additional work that may be required a new station entrance at New Carrollton Station, mechanical, electrical, lighting, signage, and other systems upgrades within all station construction area.

A Two-Step IFB procurement will be used to select a Contractor to deliver the Project.

The performance period for the entire project is approximately 18 months from the issuance of notice to proceed. The estimated cost range is $200 - $250 million.

All questions shall be directed to the Contract Administrator, Mr. Nichel Crooks ncrooks@wmata.com or at (202) 962-1440.

PART 3 – DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) participation percentage goals have yet to be established for each individual projects identified in this Advance Notice, however WMATA estimates a range between 12% and 24% percent DBE goal for all contracts identified.

PART 4 - RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF WMATA

WMATA reserves to itself all rights (which rights shall be exercisable by WMATA in its sole discretion) available to it under applicable law, including without limitation, the following, with or without cause and with or without notice:

1. The right to revise, cancel, withdraw, postpone or extend any project listed in this

Advance Notice, whole or in part at any time, without incurring any obligations or liabilities;

2. The right to issue a new Advance Notice for any or all projects;

3. The right to reject any responses or correspondence received at any time resulting from this Advance Notice;

4. The right to modify all dates set or projected in this Advance Notice;

5. The right to suspend and/or terminate any project identified in this Advance Notice, at any time;