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Buffalo Station PIN 5761.87, Contract No. D900044 Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) Informational Meeting April 23, 2018 1

2 Buffalo Station Design-Build Project (PIN 5761.87, D900044) Department’s Designated Representative for this Procurement is: Patricia Kappeller Attn: Buffalo Station Design-Build Project Contract Management Bureau New York State Department of Transportation 50 Wolf Road, 6th Floor Albany, New York 12232, USA email: Patricia.Kappeller@dot.ny.gov

3 Buffalo Station Design-Build Project (PIN 5761.87, D900044) Agenda  Project Overview  Scope of Work  Department’s Goals & Project Requirements  General Contract Information  Alternative Technical Concepts  Procurement Schedule  One-on-One Meetings  RFP Content  Quality Control & Quality Assurance  Evaluation and Selection  Additional Information and Submission Guidelines  Questions and Answers

4 Buffalo Station Design-Build Project (PIN 5761.87, D900044) Project Overview - Location City of Buffalo Erie County, New York. 75 Exchange Street, near the intersection of Washington and Exchange Streets North of the existing CSXT Niagara Branch track MP 1.9.

5 Project Overview - Location Dispatched by CSX Ridership is around 38,000 people annually 6 trains a day serve the Station Station is located along the Niagara Branch of the Empire Corridor Train Schedule - https://www.amtrak.com/tra in-schedules-timetables

6 Project Overview  Existing Conditions

7 Project Overview  Existing Conditions

8 Buffalo Station Design-Build Project (PIN 5761.87, D900044) Project Goals The overall objective is to replace the existing Buffalo Exchange Street Station with a new ADA compliant facility in a cost- effective manner.

9 Buffalo Station Design-Build Project (PIN 5761.87, D900044) Project Goals Provide an ADA compliant Intercity Passenger Rail station • and platform that would not preclude incorporation of future actions, plans, and concepts to accommodate intercity buses, additional rail services, and other intermodal enhancements. Improve the condition, and aesthetic appearance of the • overall site in a manner that is consistent with the surrounding context. Provide improved rail passenger comfort, convenience, and • enhanced passenger experience.

10 Buffalo Station Design-Build Project (PIN 5761.87, D900044) Project Goals Improve passenger circulation to and from the station • platform. Enhance site safety and security. • Provide improved ride-share, taxi, pedestrian and bicycle • access to railway and bus services at the new facility. Minimize construction impacts to existing passenger and • freight train operations. Avoid or minimize the acquisition of privately owned lands. •

11 Buffalo Station Design-Build Project (PIN 5761.87, D900044) Environmental Information The project is a SEQR Non-Type II action  A SPDES permit is not required  Asbestos Containing Material (ACMs)   ACMs identified in the station building  The Design-Builder shall be responsible for the abatement design, asbestos abatement, waste disposal and any required project monitoring/compliance air sampling during abatement of all confirmed and assumed asbestos containing materials Hazardous Waste/Contaminated Material   Non-hazardous contaminated material has been identified within the project area.  Any excavated non-hazardous contaminated material that cannot be reused on-site will require disposal in a NYSDEC-regulated solid waste landfill.

12 Buffalo Station Design-Build Project (PIN 5761.87, D900044) Requirements Directive: Close Coordination with CSX is required for this project.

13 Buffalo Station Design-Build Project (PIN 5761.87, D900044) Requirements • CSX railroad is responsible for all flagging operations. • All field personnel must attend CSXT contractor safety/security training, which is different from the Amtrak training. • The Design Builder is required to adhere to all CSX property access and safety rules. • Railroad flagging by CSX is required to work in close proximity to the tracks. This includes the use of equipment that has the potential to foul the tracks.

14 Buffalo Station Design-Build Project (PIN 5761.87, D900044) Requirements • The Design Builder is required to obtain a Right of Entry Permit from CSX prior to the start of work near the tracks. • Example of CSX Insurance Requirements is in the draft RFP. • All submissions to CSX will be coordinated by NYSDOT’s Rail Projects Group. • The Design Builder shall submit for CSX a required: • 2 week minimum look ahead schedule for operations that require railroad flagging, updated weekly. Look ahead to be submitted by COB each Friday.

15 Buffalo Station Design-Build Project (PIN 5761.87, D900044) Requirements Design Builder - Design Coordination: Directive: Adhere to CSX Public Projects Manual https://www.csx.com/index.cfm/library/files/about-us/property/public- project-manual/ This document contains valuable information for design and construction near CSX property. The Design Builder shall obtain CSX approval where required by the CSX Public Projects Manual and CSX Standards. The Design Builder is required to execute a PE agreement with CSX to enable review of their design.

16 Buffalo Station Design-Build Project (PIN 5761.87, D900044) Requirements Directive: Close Coordination with Amtrak is required for this project.

17 Buffalo Station Design-Build Project (PIN 5761.87, D900044) Requirements • Amtrak will provide passenger rail service from the new station. • During construction, passenger rail service is required to continue uninterrupted. • Temporary facilities are the primary interface with the public and a high level of coordination is necessary to ensure passengers are adequately accommodated.

18 Buffalo Station Design-Build Project (PIN 5761.87, D900044) Requirements • Close coordination with Amtrak and Amtrak approval is required for elements of the new station. • The Design Builder shall demonstrate adherence to Amtrak standards. • The Design Builder shall obtain Amtrak approval where required by Amtrak standards. • All submissions to Amtrak will be coordinated by NYSDOT’s Rail Projects Group.

19 Buffalo Station Design-Build Project (PIN 5761.87, D900044) Requirements Access Requirements onto Amtrak Property: The Design Builder must obtain a Temporary Permit to Enter • (TPE) from Amtrak prior to accessing Amtrak property. A sample TPE has been provided in the RFP. • All field personnel must attend Amtrak contractor • safety/security training. Available Online: http://www.amtrakcontractor.com

20 Goals & Project Requirements Construct larger, modern station that meets projected ridership  demands Enhance the station’s presence and engagement with the urban  fabric Ensure station, platform, and plaza are fully accessible and code  compliant Meet all directive aesthetic and operational requirements for  station and plaza design Improve intermodal connections 

21 Project Overview  Proposed Conditions: Major Scope Elements Station Building 1. Platform and Canopy 2. Track 3. Utilities 4. Public Plaza 5. Site 6. Building Interiors 7. Site Circulation, Motor Vehicle, Bike, and 8. Pedestrian access

22 Scope of Work  Directive  Project Absolutes  “Shall”  Fixed Features

23 Scope of Work 1. Station Building  Approximate 4800 square foot station building  Accommodates full Amtrak State Corridor program and waiting area for future train service expansion  Design must allow for future expansion for train service and Intercity Bus Service with minimal rework

24 Scope of Work Directive: Tall, public waiting room volume with barrel vaulted roof and ceiling structure, arched windows Directive: Durable material palette as indicated including brick, cast stone, steel, and standing seam roofing 1. Station Building – Phase 1

25 Scope of Work Directive: Mechanical space to accommodate Directive: Streetscape elements to match Erie all equipment indoors, including a mezzanine Canal Harbor Urban Renewal Plan, including space for future expansion street lights, trees, and sidewalk paving types 1. Station Building – Phase 1

26 Scope of Work Directive: Canopy required at main entry as well as at west façade and south façade, providing fully covered path from waiting area to boarding location at platform 1. Station Building – Phase 1

27 Scope of Work Directive: Design must allow for future expansion of Amtrak Service and Intercity Bus Service with minimal rework 1. Station Building – Phase 2

28 Scope of Work 2. Platform and Canopy  540 foot long high level platform  Platform canopy to provide 2/3 coverage of platform  Salvage, rehabilitation, and reuse of existing canopy structure for the easternmost portion of the canopy

29 Scope of Work Directive: Salvage, rehabilitation, and reuse of existing canopy structure Directive: Total of new and reused canopy areas must provide coverage for a minimum of 2/3 platform length 2. Platform and Canopy