May 17, 2017
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MTA Issues Request for Proposals for Third Package of Stations in Subway Station Enhancement InitiativeRFP includes four B/C Manhattan Stations: 163 St, Cathedral Parkway (110 St), 86 St, and 72 St
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has issued a Request for Proposals for four reimagined stations in Manhattan: 163 St , Cathedral Parkway (110 St) ; 86 St ; and 72 St . The stations are part of an ambitious program to undertake extensive renovations at 33 stations on subway lines across the city. “These four stations are part of an initiative that represents a fundamental transformation for how the MTA does business, and deals with its customers,” MTA Interim Executive Director Ronnie Hakim said. “Rather than doing a few component repairs, and stretching the work out over nights and weekends, we are taking a new top to bottom approach, renovating stations to bring customers a dramatically enhanced experience, and providing them with the tools they need for a better commute. This includes countdown clocks, Wi-Fi, USB ports, more intuitive way-finding, and better lighting. We are also embracing more rapid time frames, using temporary station closures to enable our contractors to get in, get the work done fast, and get out as quickly as possible." Station enhancements will include:
State of Good Repair In addition to the new amenities and features, the top-to-bottom renovation will also involve state of good repair renewals of concrete, steel, waterproofing, paint and repair of existing entrance railings and refurbished stairs. Get In, Get Done, Get Out At the start of the projects, minor construction activities will be performed while the stations remain operational. However, in order to fast track the renovations, the stations will be temporarily closed, enabling the contractor to get in, get the work done, and get out in the shortest possible time frame. Contractors are incentivized to keep closures as short as possible. All major construction will be completed during the closures, and a contractor’s ability to limit the duration of closures will be a major factor in awarding contracts. Work at all four stations is slated for completion within 14 months of the date of award. Other Stations in Initiative The announcement follows the March 27th commencement of work on the first station in the initiative, 53 St in Brooklyn. Other stations in the program include Prospect Av, and Bay Ridge Av, on the line in Brooklyn; and Broadway, 30 Av, 36 Av, and 39Av stations on Astoria Line in Queens. The program will include a total of 33 stations on subway lines across the city. |
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