Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Planet bids #815883

CapMetro Double Tracking & Plaza Saltillo Station Construction Project

This opportunity involves a major infrastructure project led by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) in Austin, Texas, for the construction of double tracking and new station platforms at Plaza Saltillo.
- Government Buyer:
- Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro), with coordination from the City of Austin (Austin Water, Austin Transportation and Public Works)
- Scope of Work:
- Construction of utility relocation infrastructure, double tracking, special track work, wayside signalization and Positive Train Control (PTC) modification
- Building new station side platforms with canopies, communications systems, road reconfiguration, bike trail, and related utility works
- Extensive landscaping, irrigation, and hardscape improvements
- Coordination with multiple telecom and utility providers for relocations (AT&T, Spectrum, Zayo, GAATN, Astound, Logix, Lumen, MCI)
- Products and Materials Requested:
- Major civil construction materials: precast railroad grade crossing panels (980 units), flush mount rubber inserts (3,920 units), new track (6,240.2 units), ballast, subballast, embankment, fencing, and drainage items
- Signal and PTC hardware, network switches, fiber optic cables, CCTV cameras, and related communications equipment
- Roadway and sidewalk construction materials, traffic control devices, and pavement markings
- Landscaping products: trees (various species and sizes), shrubs, grasses, mulch, soil, steel edging, and irrigation systems
- Services Requested:
- Full-scope construction services for all listed infrastructure and station improvements
- Drone-based utility documentation and as-built data collection (option item)
- Notable Requirements:
- Compliance with Buy America provisions
- 5% proposal bond required
- Detailed pricing, certifications, and past performance documentation
- Coordination with multiple agencies and utility providers
- Adherence to City of Austin standards and safety requirements
- Estimated Contract Value: $30–$35 million
- Period of Performance: 619 calendar days from contract award, with phased construction and a major rail shutdown window for critical work

Description

This solicitation is for the construction of utility relocation infrastructure, double tracking, track work including special track work, wayside signalization and Positive Train Control (PTC) modification, station side platforms with canopies, communications, road reconfiguration work, bike trail, and utility works. The work is defined by the project's 100% Design Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) and other supporting documents. The project involves extensive infrastructure construction and modifications. Bidders must submit all bid documents electronically prior to the deadline and are encouraged to review all attachments and supporting documents. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled and may be mandatory for some bidders.

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