Third Construction Bid Package for East Bay BRT Released
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11/17/2015
AC Transit has opened the bidding process for the third (and last) major construction opportunity for its state-of-the-art East Bay Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. Now through 2:00 p.m., January 6, 2016, bids will be accepted for Infrastructure and Station Platforms construction along the 9.5-mile route from downtown San Leandro to uptown Oakland.
This current package includes all sidewalk and pavement work; sewer line, water line, and storm drain work; tree removals; signal installation and modification; fiber optic installation for communications, signal coordination, and transit signal priority; pedestrian lighting; and all aspects of station construction, amenities, and signage.
AC Transit is encouraging small and disadvantaged businesses to bid as part of an overall effort to create economic opportunities for local firms during all phases of construction. A Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal of 20 percent has been set for this bid package, supplementing the overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contracting goal of 8 percent.
For eligibility requirements on SBE and DBE certifications, contact AC Transit’s Contracts Compliance Administrator Phillip McCants at pmccants@actransit.org. Questions about the bidding process should be addressed to AC Transit Contracts Specialist Kai Moore at kmoore1@actransit.org.
The bidding dates and times may change prior to bid closing via addenda. Any updates will be posted at http://www.actransit.org/purchasing/acpronet/.
AC Transit provides a variety of ways to learn about contracting opportunities on the BRT project. More information is available at the web address above, the BRT Information Center, and the Bay Area Builders Exchange.
The East Bay BRT project is substantially funded by Alameda County Measures B and BB, Regional Measure 2 Bridge Toll Funds, the State of California, and the Federal Transit Administration.