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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-131 - Union Pacific Railroad Company - Preliminary Engineering ServicesCity of Tukwila Mayo; 14-131 Council Approval NiA Jim Haggerton, Date September 9, 2014 AGREEMENT FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES AND SUBMITTAL OF EXHIBIT "A" FOR RAILROAD APPROVAL Crossing: Public State: Washington City: Tukwila M.P. 6.59' Seattle Sub Subdivision Boeing Access Road OHB: DOT # 809-488H King County Union Pacific RR Contact Name: Terrel Anderson Manager Industry & Public Projects Union Pacific Railroad Company 945 Atkinson Street Roseville, CA 95747 Dear Mr. Anderson: Plans are being prepared for the Boeing Access Road over BNRR/UPRR Bridge Rehabilitation at the Iocation mentioned above. The proposed work includes seismic retrofit, rehabilitation and widening of the existing bridge originally built in 1944 and widened in 1965. In connection with the p ject, the Agency considers it necessary for the successful advancement of the project for your company to collaborate in the development of the pr jectbyperforrningthefoUoxving: � Preliminary engineering and other related services • Development of cost estimates � Review of the project's preliminary layouts • Submit current train and switching moves �� ��' ^� 2 The Agency authorizes and agrees to reimburse the Railroad for its expenses and actual costs that are incurred for collaborating in the development of the project's preUnninaryengineering and other preliminary activities. The Railroad has estimated that these preliminary engineering and other preliminary costs will be $ 25,000.00 (furnished by RR). Payment will be made within (30) days from Agency's receipt and approval of the Railroad's request for reimbursement. Railroad will refer to Agency's P ject Number 99410408 and forward invoices to Boeing Access Road over BNRR Bridge Rehabilitation project. Additionally, attached for your company's review and approval is one (1) set of half-scale prints and show the basic features ofthe proposed highway project ject at the location referenced above. Please review and provide comment on the basic features ofthe Exhibit A as soon as possible. AIso enclosed is one (1) set of photos ofthe project ject area. The project rnayrequiretheRai/noadtoincurcostsfmrforceaccoun1actkities. Please prepare the railroad force account cost estimate for work activities to be provided by your company, as identified in Exhibit A and submit them at your earliest convenience so that they may be attached to the railroad generated Construction & Maintenance (C&M) Agreement. Please verify the number of current regular train ( 9 ) (furnished by RR) and switching movements ( 3 ) (furnished by RR) with a maximum speed of 55 MPH (furnished by RR) at the Iocation as currently shown in our inventory records. This information will be used by the Agency's Contractor to obtain Railroad Protective Liability Insurance. This agreement is intended to address Preliminary Engineering. It is understood by both parties that railroad may withhold its approval for any reason directly or indirectly related to safety or its operations, property issues or effect to its facilities. If the Project is approved, Union Pacific will continue to work with the Agency to develop Final Plans, Specifications and prepare Material and Cost estimates for railroad construction work associated with the project. It is also understood that ifthe project ject is constructed, if at all, at no cost to the railroad. The Agency and the Railroad will enter into separate License, Right of Entry, Construction and Maintenance Agreements associated with the actual construction of the project ifthep ject is accepted and approved by the railroad. The Agreements will be drafted by Union Pacific and forwarded to the Agency after the Exhibit A and cost estimates have been approved. Please contact Grant Griffin at telephone number 206-431-2446 or via email at Grant.Griffin@TukwilaWA.gov ifyou have any questions. Your assistance in this matter is appreciated. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY By Title Agency Agreed as to form, City At (27 Date hd Title 7errel A. AndersMgr. - Industry & Public Projects Union Pacific Railroad Company 9451 Atkinson Street Roseville, CA 95747 Attachment(s) Bridge Photos Cc: