Summary

This is a project description and design document for the Metro Transit Authority's Polk Street Transit Station Renovation project, a major transit infrastructure improvement initiative. The project encompasses comprehensive modernization of the Polk Street station, including structural repairs, accessibility upgrades, new ventilation systems, station finishes, and enhanced passenger amenities. The scope includes demolition of existing obsolete infrastructure, installation of new escalators and elevators, updated lighting systems, new tile and flooring throughout the station, improved wayfinding signage, and expanded retail concourse areas. The project is divided into multiple construction phases to minimize service disruptions, with an anticipated total construction duration of approximately 24 months. Site visits are available by appointment through the project management office, and a pre-bid conference is scheduled to address bidder questions regarding site conditions, logistics, and technical specifications.

Pricing for this project will be submitted on a lump-sum basis with unit pricing for change orders and contingencies. The project is funded through a combination of federal transit grants, state transportation bonds, and local transit authority capital funds, with total project budget authorization of $185 million. No specific set-asides are identified for disadvantaged business enterprises or local hire requirements in this design document, though standard prevailing wage requirements apply to all construction work. The project timeline indicates a bid opening date in the first quarter of 2026, with contract award anticipated in the second quarter of 2026 and construction mobilization to commence by mid-2026. The contract term extends through project completion in 2028, with no renewal options applicable to this capital construction project.