Rengstorff Avenue Grade Separation Project - Project Delivery Strategy - JPB Board of Directors Meeting - May 4, 2023

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Rengstorff Avenue Grade Separation Project delivery strategy prepared for the JPB Board of Directors meeting on May 4, 2023. The plan outlines project goals to improve safety across travel modes, enhance traffic flow, and reduce delays caused by gate down times while supporting Measure B Active Transportation goals. Project elements describe conceptual features for rail, bicycle and pedestrian connections, roadway and intersection improvements, parking replacement, and ADA-compliant pathways. The document presents an overall schedule and evaluates Design-Bid-Build versus CM/GC options under California Public Utility Code section 103393 et. seq.

LanguageEnglish

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Pages22

Reading Time8 min

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Project Goals

Project Elements (Conceptual Rendering)

Overall Project Schedule

CM/GC Eligibility Under CA Public Utility Code

Project Delivery Methods Evaluated

Design-Bid-Build (Traditional)

Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC)

Rengstorff Avenue Grade Separation Project Project Delivery Strategy JPB Board of Directors Meeting May 4, 2023 Project Location Project Goals • Improve safety for all modes of travel • Improve overall traffic flow • Reduce traffic delays caused by gate down times • Support the Active Transportation Goals of Measure B Program Project Elements CONCEPTUAL RENDERING (1) Railway structure above the lowered Rengstorff Avenue; (2) Bicycle and pedestrian enhancements along Rengstorff Avenue and crossing Central Expressway; (3) Bicycle and pedestrian crossing above the lowered Rengstorff Avenue to provide east-west connection between the neighborhood and market on the west side of Rengstorff Avenue, and the Rengstorff Park on the east side; (4) Leland connector roadway and new intersection to maintain vehicular access to the neighborhood and the market on the west side of Rengstorff Avenue; (5) A replacement parking lot for the market on the west side of Rengstorff Avenue; (6) An American with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant pathway between Crisanto Avenue and Rengstorff Park and the lowered Rengstorff Avenue; and (7) An ADA-compliant pathway between the shopping center on the north side of Central Expressway and the lowered Central Expressway. INSTRUCTIONS Overall Project Schedule | Dates | Activity | | --- | --- | | September 2023 | Board approval of Final Design and CM/GC Contract | | October 2023 to May 2025 | Final Design | | July 2025 | CM/GC Price Proposal | | October 2025 – October 2027 | Construction | | December 2027 | Closeout | ILNeTisRlaieTBIOai for CMGC CA Public Utility Code section 103393 et. seq. Allows District to use CMGC delivery after • Evaluation of both traditional design-bid-build process and CMGC project delivery method in a public meeting Date: September 2019 Revision 3 ILNeTisRlaieTBIOai for CMGC CA Public Utility Code section 103393 et. seq. Allows District to use CMGC delivery after • District must make a written finding that the use of CMGC will accomplish one or more of the following objectives: • Reduce project costs • Expedite the project’s completion • Or provide features not achievable through the design-bid-build method Date: September 2019 Revision 3 ILNeTisRlaieTBIOai for CMGC CA Public Utility Code section 103393 et. seq. Written Findings must be • Made prior to the District entering into a CMGC contract • Included as part of any application for state funds for the transit project Date: September 2019 Revision 3 INSTRUCTIONS Project Delivery Methods Evaluated Design-Bid-Build (Traditional) • Standard US project delivery method – provides the baseline delivery method • Contractual obligations are well understood by design and construction industry • Typically, the longest project delivery duration Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) • Caltrain controls Final Design • Maximizes cost savings opportunities – commercial pricing • Teamwork develops during design reducing conflict risk during construction DesignU-Bid-IBuild Advantages • Competitive bidding = lowest initial price • Designer and contractor “checks and balances” • Rights and obligations well understood • Exemption from competitive bidding not required • No public hearing and record of findings

FAQs

What are the key project goals for the Rengstorff Avenue Grade Separation project?

The project aims to improve safety for all travel modes, improve overall traffic flow, reduce traffic delays caused by gate down times, and support the Active Transportation Goals of the Measure B Program.

Which main features are included in the conceptual project elements?

The concept includes a railway structure above the lowered Rengstorff Avenue, bicycle and pedestrian enhancements and crossings, roadway and intersection changes for vehicle access, a replacement parking lot, and ADA-compliant pathways connecting key locations.

How does CM/GC delivery compare with the traditional Design-Bid-Build approach in this strategy?

The document evaluates both methods: Design-Bid-Build is described as a standard baseline with competitive bidding and longer timelines, while CMGC is described as Caltrain-controlled final design that maximizes cost savings opportunities and reduces construction conflict risk through teamwork during design.

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