Construction Project Briefing May 2009 Chris Bushell Chief Infrastructure Officer Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Project Title: Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project Managing Department: Facilities Construction Justification of Need: Accommodate increased ridership, provide accessibility, upgrade support systems Total Project Budget: $529.9M Earned to Date: $464.8M or 87.7% Percent Change Orders to Construction Contract: 6.21% (includes all 7 contracts) Percent Time Used to Date: 83% Funding Source: FFGA Estimated Start Date/Estimated Length of Project Notice-to-proceed (NTP) 12/2004; Completion Date 12/31/2009 Project Manager: Bob Wittmann (GM) and Pedro Hurtado and John Titzer (PM) Detailed Overview of Scope: - Extend platforms to allow for 8-car operations - Make stations ADA accessible - Rehab 18 stations; add elevators to 13 stations - Restore 8 historic stations in agreement with the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency - Upgrade signal, power and communications delivery system Construction Progress Phase: Construction Wellington - Installation of elevators, stationhouse stairs, station brick, CA kiosk, platform decking and painting of the track structure continues. - To be complete late July 2009 Fullerton - Installation of elevator, electrical work in support rooms, CA kiosk, gateway and concession masonry continues. Work on the historic stationhouse masonry and stair system is ongoing. - to be complete December 2009 Belmont - Installation of elevator, station house floor slabs, concession steel, and stair and masonry installation on the north side of Belmont continues. Escalator installation to begin in early May. - To be complete December 2009 No current delays. Project Title: Subway Escalators Managing Department: Facilities Construction Justification of Need: Escalators beyond useful life; high maintenance cost Total Project Budget: $22.8M Construction Contract Value: $16.7M Earned to Date: $8.27M or 50% Percent Change Orders to Construction Contract: .7% Percent Time Used to Date: 48% Funding Source: FTA Estimated Start Date/Estimated Length of Project NTP 1/7/08; Completion Date 9/22/10 Project Manager: Bob Wittmann (GM) and Rick Herndobler (PM) Detailed Overview of Scope: Replace nine escalators, reopen one exit and relocate one escalator facility on Red and Blue Lines Subway Construction Progress Phase: In Service Adams/Jackson Red (street to mezzanine escalator) Completed 4/18/09 Randolph/Washington Blue (platform to mezzanine escalator) Completed 5/4/09 Phase: Construction Monroe/Adams Red (street to mezzanine escalator) Return to Service September 2009 Adams/Jackson Red (street to mezzanine escalator) Return to Service October 2009 Harrison Red (platform to mezzanine escalator) Return to Service October 2009 No current delays. Project Title: Dearborn Subway Tie Replacement Project Managing Department: Power & Way Construction Justification of Need: Growing number of slow zones in Dearborn Subway Priority of Project: Critical Total Project Budget: $87.8M Construction Contract Value: $56.6M Earned to Date: $2,754,120 or 4.9% Percent Change Orders to Construction Contract: 0% Percent Time Used to Date: 12.8% Funding Source: ARRA Procurement Status: Completed Estimated Start Date/Estimated Length of Project: NTP 3/27/09; Total project length = 345 days from NTP (March 7, 2010). Project Managers: Carole Morey (GM) and David Heard (PM) Detailed Overview of Scope: Work includes replacement of all wooden half-ties and ballasted track with direct fixation track systems, replacement of portions of running rail and all contact rail and contact rail chairs, special track work in LaSalle Crossover, negative return and signal work, concrete repair in deteriorated sections of tunnel and footwalk, and grouting and sewer cleaning. Impact on Customers: One construction season (2009-2010); 10 Single Tracks, 13 Line Cuts Benefit to System: Slow zones in Dearborn Subway will be eliminated; can safely run trains at higher speeds. Benefit to Community: Faster commute time through the Dearborn subway once construction is complete. Impact on Accessibility: N/A Estimated # of Jobs Created: 400 Customer Communication Need: Project website, signage, additional Customer Assistants at Blue Line Stations Comparable Projects: - Block 37 Half Tie Project (Red and Blue Lines) - State Street Subway Tie Project Construction Progress No current delays. Milestone A - Tie demolition, rail replacement and placement of temporary plates between the North Portal and Grand Crossover - Ongoing (End 8/24/09) Milestone B - Half-tie replacement and replacement of rail from 1000 feet south of Grand crossover to south end of platform at Clark/Lake. - Not Started (To be completed 10/23/09) Milestone C - Half-tie replacement and replacement of running rail from south end of platform at Clark/Lake to east of river. - Removal of ballast, pour of new invert and half-ties and running rail from east of river to south portal. - Special track work at LaSalle crossover. - Not Started (To be completed 12/7/09) Project Title: Loop Signals Project Managing Department: Power & Way Construction Justification of Need: Upgrade Towers and Interlocking Control Systems to current technology; Tower 18 past useful life Total Project Budget: $103.2M Construction Contract Value: $67.5M Earned to Date: $37.9M or 56.1% Percent Change Orders to Construction Contract: 39.8% Percent Time Used to Date: 85.9% Funding Source: FTA, RTA and Bond Funds Estimated Start Date/Estimated Length of Project NTP 2/21/07; Original Completion Date 9/2009; Revised Completion Date 9/2010 Project Manager: Barney Gray (GM) and Brittany Dyra (PM) Detailed Overview of Scope: - New Bi-directional Cab Signal System for the Loop - Construction of new Control Tower at Lake/Wells - New control panel with remote controls for Tower 12 and Jefferson - Installation of a new Signal Facility Building at Randolph/Wells - Installation of a new Tower 12 Relay House - Installation of new Interlocking at Jefferson Construction Progress Milestone 1 - Approved Signal Block Design Original Completion Date - 8/20/07 Revised Completion Date - 4/2008 3/18/08 Milestone 2 - Approved Cable Plan Original Completion Date - 9/4/07 Revised Completion Date - 5/2008 Actual Completion Date - 5/21/08 Milestone 3 - Approved Tower 18 Circuit Design Original Completion Date - 9/19/07 Revised Completion Date - 6/2008 Actual Completion Date - 12/2/08 Milestone 4 - Audio Circuit Cutover Original Completion Date - 9/2008 Revised Completion Date - N/A Actual Completion Date - 9/14/08 Milestone 5 - Tower 18 Relay Room Original Completion Date - 3/20/09 Revised Completion Date - 10/2009 Actual Completion Date - TBD Milestone 6 - Tower 18 (Can’t start until Milestone 5 is complete) Original Completion Date - None Provided Revised Completion Date - 3/2010 Milestone 7 - Tower 18 Interlocking Original Completion Date - 8/2009 Revised Completion Date - 3/2010 Milestone 8 - Tower 12 Interlocking Original Completion Date - 8/2009 Revised Completion Date - 7/2010 Milestone 9 - Substantial Completion Original Completion Date - 9/2009 Revised Completion Date - 9/2010 Delay Explanation: - Original project schedule to be complete 9/2009; current project schedule shows completion for 9/2010. Project Title: Ravenswood/North Main Line Tie Renewal Project Managing Department: Power & Way Construction Justification of Need: Slow zone prevention and elimination Total Project Budget: $44.5M Construction Contract Value: $22.8M Earned to Date: $21.1M or 92% Percent Change Orders to Construction Contract: 0% Percent Time Used to Date: 100% Funding Source: Bond Funds Estimated Start Date/Estimated Length of Project NTP 4/16/08; Original Completion Date 4/11/09; Revised Completion Date 6/1/09 Project Manager: Carole Morey (GM) and Grace Ohs (PM) Detailed Overview of Scope: - Replace ties and all associated track components from: - Lakewood to Western - Seminary to Lakewood - Furnish and deliver materials - CTA forces to perform tie replacement on the North Main Line between Lawrence and Jarvis, in the Sheridan curves, and Clark Junction curves Construction Progress Phase: Closeout - Construction punch list work and signal punch list work is completed. (is complete) - Review of LDs for late material delivery. (is with Purchasing) Phase: Planning upcoming work - CTA Forces to perform tie renewal on North Main Line portion of the track Status (schedule to be determined) Delay Explanation: - Delay in the delivery of materials (Contractor). Project Title: Blue Line Signals Project Managing Department: Power & Way Construction Justification of Need: Signal system is beyond expected service life and upgrades needed for compatibility with new AC-powered railcars. Traction Power upgrades needed to reduce power shutdowns and service disruptions. Total Project Budget: $243M Construction Contract Value: $183.3M Earned to Date: $163.2M or 89% Percent Change Orders to Construction Contract: 6.1% Percent Time Used to Date: 95% Funding Source: CTA Bonds, RTA, FTA, IDOT Estimated Start Date/Estimated Length of Project NTP 12/1/05; Original and Current Completion Date 7/1/09 Project Manager: Barney Gray (GM) and Grace Ohs (PM) Detailed Overview of Scope: - Blue Line Signal and Traction Power Upgrades. - Replace and upgrade signals, power distribution, and associated components at various facilities in the Dearborn Subway, and on the Congress and Kennedy Branches of the Blue Line and State Street Subway. Upgrades to communication facilities. Delay Explanation: Contractor claimed delays: - Delayed Single Track on 12-07-2007 ($7,615) - Lack of Single Track on 01-29-2008 ($11,068) - Chestnut Audio Room – Wall Panels Unforeseen ($11,697) Phase: Punch List - Partial substantial completion from Forest Park to Clinton and from Jefferson Park to Clark/Lake. Punch list work has started (ongoing). Phase: Construction - Work continues in the Dearborn Subway from Clinton to Clark/Lake and in State Street Subway (ongoing). Project Title: O’Hare Blue Line Tie Project Managing Department: Power & Way Construction Justification of Need Slow zone prevention and elimination Total Project Budget: $126M Construction Contract Value: $100.9M Earned to Date: $96.5M or 95.5% Percent Change Orders to Construction Contract: 9.4% Percent Time Used to Date: 96.8% Funding Source: Bond Funds Estimated Start Date/Estimated Length of Project NTP 9/17/07; Original Completion Date11/27/08; Revised Completion Date 6/2009 Project Manager: Barney Gray (GM) and Colleen Zinck (PM) Detailed Overview of Scope: - Replace track ties and associated components in three phases from: - Jefferson Park to Harlem (NB & SB) - Harlem to O’Hare Portal (NB & SB) - Addison to Jefferson Portal (NB & SB) - Change order work includes welding (completed 167 welds by March 17, 2009), negative cable installation, RF drawing preparation and wayside signs and markers. Construction Progress Phase: Punch List -Complete punch list items in conjunction with new change work that list includes installation of negative return. Status: Ongoing. Delay Explanation: - No delay to this project; contract extended to June 2009 for additional change work.