HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-174 - Union Pacific Railroad - Strander Boulevard Agreement for Preliminary Engineering ServicesCity of Tukwila
17-174
Contract Approval N/A
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Public Works Department - Bob Giberson, Director
Date: January 22, 2018
AGREEMENT FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES
AND SUBMITTAL OF EXHIBIT "A" FOR RAILROAD APPROVAL
Crossing: Strander/McLeod Public: Unknown
State WA City TUKWILA
MP 172.11 SEATTLE Subdivision
Strander Blvd / DOT #TO BE ASSIGNED
KING County /
Terrel Anderson
Manager, Industry & Public Projects
Union Pacific Railroad Company
1 S Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
Dear Mr. Anderson:
Plans are being prepared to begin Preliminary Engineering for an undercrossing of the UPRR tracks at the location
referenced above. The proposed work includes design of a Shoo -fly, railroad bridge, retaining walls, ground seal,
footings, tie back walls, pedestrian sidewalks, roadway improvements, stormwater improvements, and pedestrian
trail access. In connection with the project, the Agency considers it necessary for the successful advancement of
the project for your company to collaborate in the development of the project by performing the following:
• preliminary engineering and other related services
• development of cost estimates
• review of the project's preliminary layouts
• submit current train and switching moves
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 preliminary engineering and other preliminary activities. The
Railroad has estimated that these preliminary engineering and other preliminary costs will be $25,000.00. Payment
will be made within thirty (30) days from the Agency's receipt and approval of the Railroad's request for
reimbursement. Railroadwill refer to Agency's Project Number (98610403) and forward Invoices to (Attn: Steve
Carstens, City of Tukwila, 6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188-2544).
Additionally, attached for your company's review and approval is one (1) set of half -scale prints of the concept
plans marked Exhibit A, which are the 10% complete plans and show the basic features of the proposed highway
project at the location referenced above. Please review and provide comment on the basic features of the Exhibit
A as soon as possible. Also enclosed is one (1) set of photos of the project area.
The project may require the Railroad to incur costs for force account activities. 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 &
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Maintenance (C&M) agreement.
Please verify the number of current regular train (37 trains/day) and switching movements (zero) with a Maximum
Speed of (45 mph) at this location 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 if the project 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 if the project 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 Steve Carstens at telephone number (206) 431-2446 via email at steve.carstens@TukwilaWA.gov if
you have any questions. Your assistance in this matter is appreciated.
Sincerely,
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Mayor
City of Tukwila
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