Title
Resolution to Approve a Construction Phase Agreement with the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for $136,912.00 for the Barton/Bandemer Pedestrian Tunnel Project
Memorandum
Attached for your review and consideration for approval is a resolution authorizing a Construction Phase Agreement with the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for $136,912.00 for services related to the Barton/Bandemer Pedestrian Tunnel Project. These services include:
1. The review of shop drawings for items in the railroad right-of-way
2. Inspection services of construction performed in the railroad right-of-way
3. Removal and re-installation of railroad infrastructure (ties, track, ballast, etc.) during the railroad outage
4. Services required for the protection of railroad traffic, such as flagging, controlled power outages and/or track outages
5. Attendance at meetings
This project will create a new pedestrian tunnel between Bandemer Park and Barton Nature Area, providing a safe and legal pedestrian connection beneath the MDOT owned railroad. This is a critical non-motorized connection for the Border to Border (B2B) Trail along the Huron River near downtown Ann Arbor and a key piece of infrastructure to connect the B2B trail westward. This project is included in the FY2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
While MDOT owns the railroad tracks, Amtrak is the primary approval agency. Prior to beginning construction in the railroad right-of-way, Amtrak requires the City to enter into a construction phase agreement and to remit payment to Amtrak in the amount of $136,912.00. This amount represents Amtrak's cost estimate for their participation in the construction phase of the Project, which shall be applied to Amtrak's costs as they are incurred. Upon completion of the construction phase, Amtrak shall return to the City any portion of this advance deposit that has not been expended by Amtrak.
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