Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE Engineering Services for the Waterfront Line Bridge Rehabilitation RFP NO. 2020-197 PROJECT NO. 27Z 10:00 a.m. – Thursday, January 7, 2021 SUMMARY OF THE MEETING The following is an edited summary (not a formal written response) of the Pre-Proposal Conference for this Project. This summary is being made available to all interested parties for informational purposes only: I. Introduction • Louis Catalusci, RTA Contract Administrator • Joseph Shaffer, Director of Engineering, Project Manager • Kirk Dimmick, Engineering Manager of Bridges II. Procurement Overview: Summary of Project: The Waterfront Line Bridge carries two light rail trains over the main lines of Norfolk Southern and Front Avenue. This selected engineering consultant team will investigate the bridge and develop construction documents for the rehabilitation of the bridge. The consultant will provide bidding and construction support services throughout the project. • Due Date: Friday, January 29, 2021 at 2:00 PM Official Time • All questions should be put in writing to Louis Catalusci at: Fax: 216-350-5298 or via e-mail:
[email protected]. The question and answer period ends 10:00am Tuesday, January 19, 2021. • No Addendum has been issued to date. • The DBE goal is Five percent (5%) • The DBE must be certified before the proposal is submitted. • The GCRTA uses DBE’s from the Unified Certification Program. • Once certified by the Unified Certification Program, you can be a DBE for any Airport, Port Authorities and Transit Authorities in Ohio. • When using a DBE be aware of the rules. If a DBE is a supplier who manufactures the goods the prospective prime contractor can count the DBE as 100% towards the DBE goal.