“Pulse Point” updates will be issued increasingly once construction begins. A Pulse Point indicates activity and energy! Keep your finger on these Pulse Points, and you’ll always be in the know of what’s going on, where and why.
Where are we now?
We have a contractor! Here’s what happened. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) completed its procurement process for a Design-Build Team in April 2016. On April 20, 2016 the Commonwealth Transportation Board ratified the decision to move forward with Lane Construction Corporation / STV Design for the Design Build contract. VDOT approved this award to the Lane / STV Team to complete Final Design and administer construction with a bid of $47,295,500. To view the award letter click:
Finally on April 29, 2016 a Notice to Proceed was sent to the Lane / STV Team. Since then, the Team has been working on final design and scope validation. More on that in a moment.
Just to be clear, everything publicly approved in the design is still there?
Yes! The Lane / STV Team’s plan reflects everything presented to the public in 2015 and approved unanimously by the City of Richmond’s Urban Design Committee and Planning Commission in November 2015. No design feature was sacrificed. The project will be delivered exactly as approved by the Project Partners. Huzzah!
Does the Lane / STV Team have experience with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects?
Yep, they know what they’re doing. The Lane / STV Team share experience on BRTs, including the Alexandria Bus Rapid Transit project (also a TIGER project). They demonstrated through their Technical Proposal a clear understanding of the scope of work including systems, utilities, stakeholder communications, and infrastructure, as well as the related risks and challenges.
The Lane / STV Team is also known for their effective public outreach and efficient Design-Build construction process. Lane has received two notable awards, which include:
o Public Outreach: VDOT and Megaprojects, Commonwealth of Virginia Award of Excellence, Integrated Communications
o Construction Management Association of America 2013 Project Achievement Award
Here are some examples of Lane / STV Team's previous (LRT or BRT) experience:
LANE and STV designed and constructed the traffic signals, pavement markings, and signage for the Alexandria BRT Project.
STV developed the technical specifications for the TSP on SANDAG/MTS buses similar to what is required for this project.
Is the Lane / STV Team familiar with the Richmond region?
Yes, this is home turf. Many of the Lane / STV Team Members live in and/or work in the Richmond region. They understand the fabric of the region and are personally invested in the success of the project.
Okay, so when is construction starting?
The projected start date of construction is October 2016, depending on how quickly the scope validation and final design process is completed. Scope validation is when the Team independently verifies site conditions of the corridor prior to construction. This process is expected to end June 24, 2016 with specific construction details available later this Summer. Final design is occurring now through August 2016. Final design is exactly what it sounds like – the Team is taking the design documents already vetted by the public and approved and is completing any remaining design elements. Remember, the stations, locations, vehicles and general look and feel of the Pulse is already designed.
Great, so when can I ride?
October 2017!
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