Construction Project Briefing April 20, 2015 Slide #2 Today’s Presentation • Traction Power * Farwell/Armitage/Hill Substations * Kimball/Princeton/State Substations • O’Hare Blue Line Station Improvements (Damen, Western, California) • 95th Street Terminal Improvement • Wilson Transfer Station, Track & Structure Reconstruction • Ravenswood Loop Connector Track Reconstruction Slide #3 Project Title: Traction Power Systems Upgrades and Improvements Farwell, Armitage, and Hill Substations * Justification of Need: Substation equipment is obsolete and has exceeded its current life span. * Priority of Project: High * Total Project Budget: $56,918,563.00 * Construction Contract Value: $46,684,000.00 * Earned to Date: 88% * Percent Change Orders to Construction Contract: 1% * Percent Time Used to Date: 100% * Funding Source: State Capital Program * Estimated Start Date/Estimated Length of Project: NTP issued August 30, 2012; substantial completion 810 days after NTP. * Designer of Record: Laramore, Douglass and Popham (LDP) * Construction Manager/General Contractor: STV (CM), F.H. Paschen (GC) * Project Manager: Barney Gray (GM), Premal Vora (PM) Detailed Overview of Scope: Construct three (3) new traction power substations namely, Farwell, Armitage, Hill. * Modify Orleans switch room. * Modify Weed switch room. * Modify Sedgwick substation. Slide #4 Project Title: Traction Power Systems Upgrades and Improvements Farwell, Armitage, and Hill Substations * Impact on Customers: Nine single tracks, and six reroutes. Street and lane closures around worksites, curtailed access to resident garages (at Armitage). * Benefit to System: Additional traction power capacity, reduced traction power related train defects, improved reliability for revenue service, and improved safety. * Benefit to Community: Improved safety. * Impact on Accessibility: None * Estimated # of Jobs Created: 89 * Customer Communication Need: Construction activity notices will be needed to alert businesses and residents to weekend, night work and power outages. Comparable Projects: NA Slide #5 Project Title: Traction Power Systems Upgrades and Improvements Farwell, Armitage, and Hill Substations Construction Progress: * Farwell – Substation was turned over to CTA on September 9, 2014. Substation began powering system on September 12, 2014. Punchlist work is ongoing. * Armitage – Working on remaining work list items for substantial completion. Process is ongoing. * Hill – Substation was turned over to CTA on September 30, 2014. Punchlist work is ongoing. Delay Explanation: * Two DC switchgear breakers were damaged during short circuit testing and need to be replaced and re-tested. * Contractor has missed the substantial and final completion dates for the project. The Authority is withholding funds for potential liquidated damages. Slide #6 Project Traction Power Systems Upgrades and Improvements Farwell, Armitage, and Hill Substations * This photo shows Armitage Substation – removing switchgear with PPE. Slide #7 Project Traction Power Systems Upgrades and Improvements Farwell, Armitage, and Hill Substations * This photo shows the west facade of Armitage Substation. Slide #8 Project Title: Traction Power Systems Upgrades and Improvements Kimball, Princeton, and State Substation Projects * Justification of Need: Substation equipment is obsolete and has exceeded its current life span. * Priority of Project: High * Total Project Budget: $34,726,123.00 * Construction Contract Value: $25,634,144.25 * Earned to Date: 16% * Percent Change Orders to Construction Contract: 0% * Percent Time Used to Date: 66% * Funding Source: Bonds * Estimated Start Date/Estimated Length of Project: Design NTP – October 31, 2013. Start of construction (240 days after NTP) – May 29, 2014. Substantial Completion (800 days after NTP) – December 10, 2014. * Designer of Record: Parsons Transportation Group * Construction Manager/General Contractor: STV (CM), Clark Construction (GC) * Project Manager: Barney Gray (GM), Premal Vora (PM) Detailed Overview of Scope: * Rehabilitation of existing buildings and building envelopes to a state of good repair at Kimball, Princeton and State. * Replace existing AC/DC conversion equipment, getaway cables, enclosures, and switches with new equipment, cables, enclosures, and switches. * Perform an existing conditions survey of feeder cables and section tie switches within the Kimball yard. * Enhance the negative return system on the ballasted portion of the Brown Line between Kimball yard and the Western Avenue incline. Slide #9 Project Title: Traction Power Systems Upgrades and Improvements Kimball, Princeton, and State Substation Projects * Impact on Customers: Three single tracks, and two reroutes. Street and lane closures around worksites, Brown Line crossing impacts. * Benefit to System: Improved traction power capacity, reduced traction power related train defects, improved reliability for revenue service, and improved safety. * Benefit to Community: Improved reliability and safety. * Impact on Accessibility: None * Estimated # of Jobs Created: 49 * Customer Communication Need: Construction activity notices will be needed to alert businesses and residents to weekend, night work and power outages. Comparable Projects: NA Slide #10 Project Title: Traction Power Systems Upgrades and Improvements Kimball, Princeton, and State Substation Projects Construction Progress: * Kimball – Installation of wall foundations, bus tie modifications, interior mechanical work - ongoing. * Princeton – Fabrication and testing of traction power equipment ongoing. Demo electrical, remove transformer #3 and pour new pad. Painting and testing of dielectric flooring is ongoing. * State – Exterior masonry rehabilitation punch list works remains. Lead based paint abatement in building interior continues. Demo of traction power equipment has started and is ongoing. Fabrication and testing of traction power equipment is ongoing. Delay Explanation: * NA Slide #11 Project Title: Traction Power Systems Upgrades and Improvements Kimball, Princeton, and State Substation Projects * This photo of State Street Substation – U.G. installation for new electrical service. Slide #12 Project Title: Traction Power Systems Upgrades and Improvements Kimball, Princeton, and State Substation Projects * This photo shows State Street Substation: Removal of existing DC rectifier. Slide #13 Project Title: Traction Power Systems Upgrades and Improvements Kimball, Princeton, and State Substation Projects * This photo shows Kimball Substation: Caisson installation for new foundations. Slide #14 Project Title: Traction Power Systems Upgrades and Improvements Kimball, Princeton, and State Substation Projects * This photo shows Princeton Substation: installing new AC switchgear. Slide #15 Project Title: 95th Terminal Justification of Need: The terminal is functionally obsolete and does not allow for optimal bus operations and pedestrian flow. Priority of Project: High Total Project Budget: $240,000,000 Construction Contract Value: Advance Package 1 (AP1) $2,491,291 and Advance Package 2 (AP2) $23,058,838. Earned to Date: AP1: 90% AP2: 40% Percent Change Orders to Construction Contract: 0% Percent Time Used: AP1: 100% AP2: 33% Funding Source: Federal, State, Bond Estimated Start Date/Estimated Length of Project: AP1: June 6, 2014 (180 days) and AP2: July 24, 2014 (300 days). Designer of Record: Parsons Brinckerhoff Construction Manager/General Contractor: Walsh/II In One JV Project Manager: Grace Ohs, Brittany Dyra (GM) Detailed Overview of Scope: The 95th Terminal Improvement Project will create new south and north terminal buildings at 95th on the Dan Ryan Red Line. The new terminal buildings will create a functional and efficient intermodal facility to enhance bus service and improve pedestrian safety. Scope includes the replacement and expansion of the terminal and platform and the addition of bus and pedestrian bridges. New administrative office space will be built and new bus bays will be provided around the terminal buildings. Slide #16 Project Title: 95th Terminal Impact on Customers: Track closures and weekend station closures during construction. Temporary relocation of certain bus operations to nearby streets during construction phasing. Benefit to System: Improved customer circulation and safety by relieving congestion. Improved bus service and improved pedestrian safety. Benefit to Community: Improved pedestrian safety with new pedestrian bridge over 95th Street, longer train platform extending to the new South Terminal Building. Impact on Accessibility: New south and north terminal buildings with improved accessible routes to buses. Estimated Number of Jobs Created: 3,120 (direct, indirect, and induced), 652 (direct). Customer Communication Need: Required periodic track closures and possible station closures with bus shuttle service. Bus Operations may be relocated to adjacent streets during certain phases of construction. Comparable Projects: Wilson Station. Slide #17 Project Title: 95th Terminal Construction Progress Design (Ongoing): * South terminal foundation only package submitted to City of Chicago for permit review * Preparing overall permit package for submittal in May 2015. Pre-Construction Services (Ongoing): * CTA is negotiating with Walsh/II in One JV the contract value and schedule for potential agreement on a guaranteed maximum price contract. Construction - Advance Package 2 Dan Ryan Retaining Walls (Ongoing): * Work continued on the southwest quadrant retaining wall (wall 1). * Excavation continued for northwest quadrant retaining wall (wall 2). * Placed concrete for three canopy columns at the southwest retaining wall. * Completed potholing to verify the location of the gas lines. * Completed jacking and receiving pits on the east and west sides for the fiber optic and electrical lines. Close-Out – Advance Package 1 Dan Ryan Tower Lights and Sign Relocation: * Punch list work is in progress and expected to be complete in 2nd quarter 2015. Delay Explanation: Work on AP2 is currently behind schedule and the contractor did not meet the milestone one date of November 25, 2014. This delay is not anticipated to affect the main construction schedule on the project. Slide #18 Project Title: 95th Terminal * This photo shows the southwest quadrant (Wall 1) rebar installation (AP2). Slide #19 Project Title: 95th Terminal * This photo shows the southwest retaining wall. Slide # 20 Project Title: Wilson Transfer Station, Track & Structure Reconstruction Justification of Need: The station is functionally obsolete and does not allow for optimal transit operations. Priority of Project: High Total Project Budget: $206M Construction Contract Value: $153,547,000 Earned to Date: 9% Percent Change Orders to Construction Contract: 0.8% Percent Time Used to Date: 21% Funding Source: Federal, State, Bond and TIF Estimated Start Date/Estimated Length of Project: NTP 7/25/14; Substantial Completion 01/10/18 Designer of Record: HNTB Construction Manager/General Contractor: Arcadis/Walsh II In One JV Project Manager: Pedro Hurtado (PM), John Titzer (GM) Detailed Overview of Scope: The station will replace the badly deteriorated station that was built in 1923. The station will have multiple entrances/exits and will include the following features: * Two (2) new 26 foot – 10 car concrete island platforms with full canopies. * New main station is located on the south side of Wilson Avenue, new auxiliary entrance/exit at Sunnyside Avenue, and new auxiliary entrance/exit on the north side of Wilson. * New elevators, escalators, lighting, signage, fare control, security cameras and art work. * Replace old existing elevated track structure with new track structure to accommodate a new station platform and the necessary infrastructure to support the new track realignment. Slide # 21 Project Title: Wilson Transfer Station, Track & Structure Reconstruction Impact on Customer: There will be minimum impact to CTA customers. Benefit to System: New modern, more spacious and accessible stationhouse with three entrances. Upgraded track structure, infrastructure, and signals for a better and safer ride. New transfer point between Red and Purple express rail lines. Benefit to Community: Modern facility with new system upgrades. Easy access entrances through three entry points. Bigger platforms that will accommodate higher capacity for passengers to avoid overcrowding. Platform canopies to protect customers from elements. New ADA accessible station. Impact on Accessibility: None Estimated # of Jobs Created: 560 Customer Communication Need: Construction activity notices will be needed to inform businesses and residents regarding temporary stations and construction impacts (noise, dust, street/alley impacts). Comparable Projects: 95th Station – Red Line Slide #22 Project Title: Wilson Transfer Station, Track & Structure Reconstruction Construction Progress Construction: * ComEd rerouting underground utilities at Leland and Broadway. (Completed) * Pulled new section 80 traction power cable from Clifton to Leland. (Completed) * Cut-over track and signals occurred on March 6th in preparation for 3-track operation 03/09/15. (Completed) * Remove rail, cross ties and ballast from track 1 track bed. (Ongoing) * Begin demolition of Track 1 structure in late March. (Ongoing) * Planning to start demolition of elevated steel structure in mid-April. (Planned) Delay Explanation: N/A Slide #23 Project Title: Wilson Transfer Station, Track & Structure Reconstruction * This photo shows removal of track 1 cross ties – Bent 7102. Slide #24 Project Title: Ravenswood Loop Connector Track Reconstruction Justification of Need: Ties and rail beyond their useful life and require replacement. Priority of Project: High Total Project Budget: $57,243,294 Construction Contract Value: $40,346,442 Earned to Date: 3% Percent Change Orders to Construction Contract: 0% Percent Time Used to Date: 35% Funding Source: FTA/IDOT/CTA Estimated Start Date/Estimated length of Project: NTP issued 10/03/14; substantial completion 12/22/15. Designer of Record: T.Y. Lin Construction Manager/General Contractor: Kiewit Infrastructure Company (GC), Parsons Brinkerhoff (CM) Project Manager: Steven Mascheri (GM), Bill Polacek (PM) Detailed Overview of Scope: Replacement of ties and rail between the south limit of the Armitage station to the south limit of the Merchandise Mart station. Work will be performed under a series of weekend line cuts. Slide #25 Project Title: Ravenswood Loop Connector Track Reconstruction Impact on Customers: Thirteen (13) weekend line cuts in 2015. Two (2) weeknight single tracks. Limits of line cuts will vary between Armitage and the Merchandise Mart/Clark and Lake. Benefit to System: Improved reliability of track conditions, smoother ride for passengers. Benefit to Community: Improved reliability and travel times. Impact on Accessibility: None Estimated # of Jobs Created: 80 Customer Communication Need: Construction activity notices will be provided to alert businesses and residents to weekend, night work. Comparable Projects: Blue Line (Milwaukee) Track Renewal Slide #26 Project Title: Ravenswood Loop Connector Track Reconstruction Construction Progress: * Contractor completing submittals and material procurement. (Ongoing) * First three line cuts scheduled for April 10th, April 17th and May 1st. (Ongoing) * Line cuts scheduled through Fall 2015. Delay Explanation: N/A