REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

REGARDING AN INNOVATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY APPROACH

FOR THE STATIONS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

KEYSTONE CORRIDOR

(HARRISBURG TO ARDMORE, )

RFI Issuance Date: February 20, 2014

RFI Closing Date: March 17, 2014

Keystone Building 400 North Street Harrisburg, PA 17120 AMTRAK Station Improvements Request for Information – Harrisburg to Ardmore, PA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 3 2.0 THE PROJECT ...... 4 2.1 Harrisburg ...... 5 2.2 Middletown ...... 6 2.3 Elizabethtown ...... 7 2.4 Mount Joy ...... 7 2.5 Lancaster ...... 7 2.6 Parkesburg ...... 8 2.7 Coatesville ...... 9 2.8 Downingtown ...... 10 2.9 Exton ...... 10 2.10 Paoli ...... 11 2.11 Ardmore ...... 12 3.0 RFI REVIEW AND PRELIMINARY PROJECT SCHEDULE ...... 13 4.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDENTS ...... 13 5.0 INFORMATION REQUESTED ...... 14 5.1 ...... 14 5.2 Commercial Structure ...... 15 5.3 Technical Challenges and Alternative Solutions ...... 15 5.4 Financial Structure ...... 16 5.5 Additional Considerations ...... 16 6.0 CONFIDENTIALITY...... 16 6.1 Confidential Information...... 16 6.2 Commonwealth Use ...... 16 6.3 Public Disclosure ...... 17 6.4 Participation ...... 18

APPENDICES Appendix A - Station Summary Table Appendix B - Station Overview Maps

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1.0 INTRODUCTION The Office of Public Private Partnerships (P3 Office) of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to elicit responses to questions presented within this document concerning proposed improvements for the following stations along AMTRAK’s Keystone Corridor (the Project): Harrisburg, Middletown, Mount Joy, Elizabethtown, Lancaster, Parkesburg, Coatesville, Downingtown, Exton, Paoli, and Ardmore. The purpose of this RFI is to provide general background information related to the Project and to generate industry feedback from individuals, firms, teams, or organizations experienced in developing transportation and transit infrastructure projects and that may be interested in designing, building, financing, operating and/or maintaining the Project. This RFI is intended solely to obtain such information to assist PennDOT on an administrative level in the evaluation of delivery and procurement options and the further development of a financial plan for the procurement development. This RFI is for information only; it does not initiate a formal procurement process or represent a commitment to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), a Request for Proposals (RFP), or any other solicitation. Responding to this RFI is not a prerequisite for future participation in the procurement process and those who respond (or do not respond) will be treated impartially in any subsequent procurement process related to the Project.

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2.0 THE PROJECT The Keystone Corridor is a 349 mile (562 km) railroad line linking Pittsburgh and in Pennsylvania. AMTRAK currently runs two services along the Keystone Corridor: the or Keystone Line (Harrisburg to New York City) and the (Pittsburgh to New York City). Additionally, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) operates daily commuter rail service between Thorndale and Philadelphia, making station stops at Downingtown, Exton, Paoli and Ardmore. This Project is specific to the series of stations, and their accompanying facilities, on the eastern section of the Keystone Corridor, including Harrisburg, Middletown, Mount Joy, Elizabethtown, Lancaster, Parkesburg, Coatesville, Downingtown, Exton, Paoli, and Ardmore (See Figure A). Additional information on the Keystone Corridor and these stations can be found at www.planthekeystone.com and www.accessthekeystone.com.

Figure A -- AMTRAK Keystone Corridor (Harrisburg to Philadelphia) A description of each station with existing development plans are provided below and are summarized in Appendix A. Additionally, station maps showing both existing and proposed parking facilities can be found in Appendix B. While the existing conditions vary from station to station, there are a number of operations and facility needs to be addressed throughout the Project. For example, the following operational expenditures are anticipated at most, if not all stations: • Routine maintenance, including but not limited to snow removal, landscaping, repainting and striping, platform and ingress/egress repairs, trash removal, and overall general site maintenance; and • Lighting, security and security technology.

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Additionally, most stations are in need of capital improvements that: • Provide parking for current weekday commuter ridership and for future growth; • Provide intermodal connectivity (rail, bus, cyclist, pedestrian, automobile); and • Upgrade facilities to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines/requirements. The purpose of the Project is to deliver these services and infrastructure improvements for each of these stations and their surrounding areas with the goal of enhancing the transit service and strengthening the communities served by the Keystone Corridor. Beyond these commitments, a number of stations have potential for commercial development. PennDOT, through its P3 Office is considering the option of procuring and delivering commercial and other transit-oriented developments improvements in the Project area under the authority of the Pennsylvania Public-Private Partnership Law, Act 88 of 2012 (Pa C.S. 9101 et. seq. (the “P3 Law”)), which could include design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM) with an availability payment structure as the project delivery mechanism. However, PennDOT is also open to ideas on other commercial structures that would help deliver these infrastructure improvements and/or operate the facilities in an efficient way. To address varying needs at each station, PennDOT is also considering “bundling” contiguous stations into one or multiple procurement packages. PennDOT is interested in comments relating to the commercial attractiveness of a single or multiple procurements as well as technical and financial feasibility of separate procurements taking into consideration that: • Reconstruction within AMTRAK right-of-way will be performed by AMTRAK forces; and • Operations and routine maintenance activities performed by a private entity are desired at all stations. However, PennDOT is looking for thoughts about how to make real property (it owns) located adjacent to each station available for development opportunities by the private sector partner. 2.1 Harrisburg The Harrisburg station is officially known as the Harrisburg Transportation Center and the building is a National Historic Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to providing an interconnection to AMTRAK’s Keystone Corridor, it serves as one of the main transfer centers for Capital Area Transit (CAT) as well as providing access to multiple intercity bus lines offering service inside and outside the state of Pennsylvania. Bus canopies and bus parking stalls are located on the side of the station, along with short-term metered parking and a bike rack. Several parking facilities are located within blocks of the station in downtown Harrisburg, including five parking garages and one surface lot. These offer a mix of daily and monthly parking for the downtown area, including the station.

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AMTRAK has long-term plan for to upgrade the station with two 500-foot long high-level platforms in order to conform to the ADA and AMTRAK requirements. Additionally, elevators and an ADA compliant ramp to the passenger concourse will also be included. Reconstruction of the “State Interlocking” is also under construction and anticipated to be complete in early 2017. Interlockings provide intermediate locations where trains can change tracks to avoid congestion, divert around obstructions, or switch between express tracks and local tracks. This corridor currently operates at a top speed of 110 mph, which is the fastest in the United States except for the Northeast Corridor. Rebuilding the State Interlocking will increase on-time performance, improve service reliability, and decrease trip time by allowing trains to arrive in Harrisburg traveling 20 mph faster than current operations. Construction is anticipated to begin by mid-2013 and to be completed in the summer of 2017. Improvements to the existing bus concourse are planned, but details were not evaluated during screening. In order to expand parking, PennDOT has leased a property at the old Patriot News site, east of the station named Transit Park. The site currently features a gated surface lot which will be converted to paid parking which will provide discounted rates for AMTRAK riders. The existing Market Street underpass connecting the Patriot News parking lot to the Harrisburg Transportation Center will be upgraded to provide patrons with a more secure environment. 2.2 Middletown The Middletown Station is situated on a curved section of track which results in two major functional deficiencies. First, the station platforms are shorter than AMTRAK's minimum standard length; and second, the station platforms do not meet ADA requirements. This station serves as an interconnection between AMTRAK and a CAT bus route connecting the station to the Penn State Harrisburg satellite campus and to the Harrisburg International Airport. A bus shelter is provided adjacent to the station. A surface parking lot is available at the station with 72 parking spaces. Parking is free at this station. Parking is free on adjacent streets as well. There are few commercial services provided in the current station vicinity. The Middletown Station relocation project has been added to the State Transportation Improvement Plan, and PennDOT funding is currently set at $32 million. PennDOT is leading an effort to relocate the Middletown Train Station to Ann Street/Airport Drive (State Road 441) at West Main Street (Route 230) in Middletown Borough. The new station location will allow for the development of ADA compliant platforms. This new site is in close proximity to the Harrisburg International Airport, and a call-system for the Airport’s shuttle servicing its long- term parking is being contemplated. The new site is also located near the Penn State Harrisburg satellite campus. Development of the new station site could include: • A new pedestrian bridge across Main Street to connect the station to the campus

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• Construction of a parking garage (possibly with 300-400 spaces) on an empty tract north of the tracks • Construction of a commercial development (hotel or retail) adjacent to the parking facility PennDOT has already obtained Federal environmental clearance for the relocated station and a potential parking lot north of the rail line. PennDOT is actively pursuing federal environmental clearance for additional parking south of the rail line. Construction could begin as early as 2015 and $32 million in TIP funding has been programmed for 2013-2014. 2.3 Elizabethtown Major improvements to the Elizabethtown Station were recently completed which added elevated platforms and elevators; renovated the station building; redesigned the parking facilities; improved passenger access; provided a bus loop, shelter, designated vehicle drop- off/pick-up area and added canopies at platforms. Recent parking lot improvements increased capacity by 85 parking spots, resulting in a total of 120 spaces. Free parking is also available on streets adjacent to the station. Therefore, PennDOT anticipates only operations and maintenance opportunities at this station. 2.4 Mount Joy The Mount Joy Station consists of two small shelters, replaced in October 2006, on two paved low-level platforms situated in a deep cut. There are no ticket offices or other AMTRAK services provided at the platforms. The first phase of station improvements was completed in 2012, adding upgraded parking lots at adjacent churches and a covered pedestrian walkway connecting parking lots to the station. Existing parking lots at the station operate over capacity, and have an unpaved and unmarked overflow area which is regularly used. Parking is currently free. Access to the station platforms is only available by staircase, and the station is not ADA accessible. A second stage of station improvements is scheduled to begin this year. PennDOT is leading the Mount Joy Train Station Project in coordination with AMTRAK, Mount Joy Borough, and the Main Street Mount Joy downtown revitalization organization. The project will construct new level boarding platforms to meet ADA requirements and AMTRAK’s minimum length requirements for platforms. The existing parking lot at the station will be reconstructed and restriped, and access to the parking lot will be improved. Funding for this project is summarized in Appendix A. 2.5 Lancaster The Lancaster Station provides interconnectivity between AMTRAK and two bus services, Bieber Tourways and Red Rose Transit Authority. The station was recently renovated using funding from Lancaster County, AMTRAK, the FTA and PennDOT. These renovations improved motor vehicle and pedestrian access, upgraded the station building and platforms, reconstructed the

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first floor retail space and improved parking and lighting. A new bus canopy was also added at that time. Major parking features include: • 250 long-term spaces • 25 short-term spaces • 395 spaces in the Queen Street garage, located 1 mile from the station and providing free shuttle service to the station • A partially paved westbound side parking lot with 30 spaces. A local developer is interested in working with PennDOT to place a surface parking lot or a parking garage on a property north of the tracks which is owned by the developer. Additionally, AMTRAK completed capital improvement/renovations in late 2013 that included: • Concourse HVAC replacement • Main waiting room plaster repairs, painting, and lighting upgrades • Platform canopy repair • HVAC screening • Modifying the bus turning area from McGovern Avenue to provide easier access to the bus canopy 2.6 Parkesburg The Parkesburg Station currently consists of low-level platforms with a station building on the eastbound side of the tracks and a shelter on the westbound platform which was repainted approximately five years ago. The station provides indirect interconnections between AMTRAK and the Coatesville Link Bus Service, which offers stops a block away. All parking is free at this station. Major parking features include 90 parking spots consisting of: • An eastbound side parking lot with 60 spaces that is currently operating over capacity • A partially paved westbound side parking lot with 30 spaces Bicycle facilities are limited to a single bike rack. Pedestrian facilities do not fully comply with ADA requirements. Accessibility concerns include sidewalks with obstructions, inadequate width, and discontinuities; and the need for a wheelchair lift to access the train from the platform. The Parkesburg Borough redevelopment plan calls for the extension of SEPTA service to the Parkesburg station, and for improving and expanding the existing AMTRAK parking lot to an estimated capacity of 110 spaces. Plans will not be finalized until after environmental studies are completed in 2015. ADA issues will be addressed as part of station improvements.

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2.7 Coatesville The Coatesville Train Station (CTS) provides limited interconnections between the AMTRAK and the Coatesville Link Bus Service. The station is currently located on a curved section of track and does not offer ADA-compliant platforms or ADA-compliant access from the parking lot. In addition to street parking, approximately 150 parking spaces are provided near the station, including an AMTRAK commuter parking lot, three private church parking lots, and one municipal parking lot. Bicycle facilities are limited to a single bike rack. Pedestrian facilities do not fully comply with ADA requirements; stairways are not provided with an alternate ramp route; and platforms are not wheelchair accessible. The Station itself is difficult to find, inconvenient to access, and is located in an area that is perceived to be unsafe by some patrons. The CTS project has been added to the State Transportation Improvement Plan, and funding is currently set at $20 million. This site is also being reviewed by the City of Coatesville, Chester County, and others for “Transit Oriented Development” (TOD). TOD is defined as community development that includes a blend of housing, office, and retail and/or other amenities integrated into a walkable neighborhood and located within a half-mile of quality public transportation. Additional capital expenditures will be identified as TOD studies progress. Station improvement plans for CTS have been developed in a joint effort among PennDOT, AMTRAK, Chester County, the City of Coatesville, the Coatesville Redevelopment Authority and the Chester County Economic Development Council. Funding for CTS is summarized in Appendix A. The design and engineering for the project are anticipated to be completed by 2016. TOD and public-private participation elements are clearly anticipated on this project, but their scope and value are not yet defined. These plans are expected to include: • Constructing a new station between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue along the AMTRAK rail line • Providing ADA-compliant access to the train and station • Building 500-foot long high-level platforms with a lighted canopy • Providing daily parking • Improving the new station’s visibility through branding and iconic trailblazing signage • Improving the connection between eastbound and westbound platforms • Improving traffic circulation around the station In addition to constructing a new station, the proposed project is intended to provide a framework for re-development in adjacent areas, to provide streetscape upgrades, and to improve the connection of the station with downtown Coatesville. The project may also include

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the revitalization and reuse of the existing train station building currently owned by AMTRAK in an appropriate self-sustaining function. 2.8 Downingtown The provides interconnection between SEPTA commuter rail, AMTRAK, and Krapf bus service. The station is currently located on a curved section of track and does not feature threshold-level, ADA-compliant platforms. In addition, the station platforms are not ADA-accessible from the parking lot. Major parking features include six parking lots containing 436 daily spaces ($1/day). The lots are typically at 90% capacity. Bicycle facilities are limited to a single bike rack. Pedestrian facilities do not fully comply with ADA requirements; stairways are not provided with an alternate ramp route; and platforms are not wheelchair accessible. Preliminary studies are being performed now to relocate the station to the old paper mill property at Brandywine Ave. A pedestrian trail is planned which will connect the new station to the existing station’s parking facilities. PennDOT is leading the design effort for a new Downingtown Station at the “River Station Combination” site. These plans are intended to correct existing deficiencies by: • Providing ADA accessible, 500-foot long high-level platforms with a lighted canopy • Providing a passenger information system, increased security, and ADA-compliant access A “combined concept” could offer between increased parking spaces for the train station within the next five years, depending upon whether a garage or surface lot is developed. 2.9 Exton The Exton Station currently provides interconnection between two bus lines (Krapf Bus Route "A" and SEPTA Bus #92), SEPTA commuter rail and AMTRAK. Major parking features include six parking lots containing a total of 643 total spaces, consisting of: • 555 daily spaces ($1/day) • 88 spaces for monthly pass holders ($20/month) Currently, SEPTA leases all six parking lots from PennDOT, AMTRAK and Norfolk Southern. Parking facilities are usually filled to capacity Monday to Friday. Pedestrian and bicycle access to the bus stops and station is poor. Facilities do not fully comply with ADA requirements; compliance issues include stairways without ramps, and sidewalks that are discontinuous, narrow and obstructed in places. Unpaved pedestrian paths run through the surrounding woods.

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SEPTA has developed concept plans which studied potential development around the Exton Station, making recommendations for: • Station improvements that include 500-foot long high-level platforms, a lighted canopy, and improved pedestrian facilities • Site improvements to provide ADA-compliant accessibility including a bridge overpass replacing the sidewalk underpass on Walkertown Road, and wider sidewalks around the site and in the parking area • A reconfigured parking layout of roughly the same capacity SEPTA is currently working to receive Federal environmental clearance and funding for the raised Exton Train Station platforms. 2.10 Paoli The Paoli Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) is the highest volume station on SEPTA's Paoli- Thorndale line with approximately 1,300 passengers/day (according to the Philadelphia Inquirer) or 160,222/year (according to PennDOT, 2011). The currently provides interconnection between six bus lines, SEPTA commuter rail, AMTRAK and two employer-run shuttles. Major parking features include: • 133 spaces in Southeast daily lot ($1/day) • 46 in Northeast daily lot ($1/day) • 309 in SEPTA monthly lot ($20/month) • 220 spaces in an AMTRAK parking lot Several on-site operational problems have been identified relating to bus/car conflicts, limited turning radii, and lack of designated drop-off areas. Problems have also been identified at site access points and adjacent roadways. Examples include the sight distance between the Darby Road Bridge and the station entry/exit, intersection queuing along Darby, limited turning radii onto all streets, and poor access from eastbound Lancaster Avenue. There are two uncovered bike racks. Station platforms are not ADA compliant. Several areas are accessible only by stairways, and the only wheelchair access to the train is a wheelchair lift on the platform. Pedestrian access does not meet ADA standards because of discontinuous sidewalks, inadequate ramp management at driveway crossings, inadequate sidewalk width and sidewalk obstructions. SEPTA is taking the lead on the capital improvements to the ITC project, which will be developed in close coordination with Tredyffrin and Willistown Townships, Chester County, AMTRAK, PennDOT, and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. The Paoli ITC project is expected to include: • New station platforms

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• A five-level garage with ground-level retail space; garage adds 500-600 parking spaces for rail patrons, and 80-100 parking spaces for retail patrons. This garage will be situated in the area southeast of the station where a 133 space daily lot is presently located. • A five-bay bus drop-off under an awning, and a dedicated passenger vehicle / taxi drop- off under the garage. • Realignment of Darby Road, including a new bridge angled across the tracks. This realignment will require the elimination of a 46 space daily parking lot presently located to the northeast of the station. Funding for the ITC project is summarized in Appendix A. 2.11 Ardmore The Ardmore Transit Center currently provides interconnection between four bus lines, SEPTA commuter rail and AMTRAK. The westbound platform is accessible by stairs only, as is the tunnel under the tracks connecting the two platforms. Wheelchair access is not ADA compliant. There are three uncovered bike racks. Major parking features include: • 87 daily spaces in Coulter lot ($1/day) • 109 in SEPTA monthly lot, ($20/month) • Seven handicapped spaces ($20/month) • Eight adjacent lots, providing a mix of short term (two hour), long term (12 hour) and monthly permit parking SEPTA is taking the lead on a proposed development project for the Ardmore Station. The project is being undertaken in conjunction with AMTRAK, the FTA, PennDOT, Lower Merion Township, and Montgomery County. Funding was added to the State Transportation Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2013 for $15.5 million. There are two phases of this project and final plans are expected to include: • Improved station platform with 500 foot long high-level platforms and lighted canopy (Phase 1) • ADA-compliant access, elevators and improved conditions in the existing pedestrian tunnel underneath the tracks (Phase 1) • Improved access to bus shelters from the rail station (Phase 1) • The new parking garage on the location of the 109-space monthly lot (Phase 2) • Ground-level retail space in the garage (Phase 2) Phase 1 of this project is specific to station improvements and is expected to begin mid-2014.

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3.0 RFI REVIEW AND PRELIMINARY PROJECT SCHEDULE PennDOT will review responses to this RFI and re-evaluate assumptions specific to different procurement and delivery alternatives for the Project. This RFI does not commit PennDOT to any specific form of procurement, including a potential P3 procurement. However, it is the intent of this RFI to solicit ideas to inform PennDOT of how best to implement the Project. The following is a preliminary schedule if an innovative procurement is pursued: Milestone Date Publish RFQ 2nd Quarter 2014 Publish RFP 3rd Quarter 2014 Contract Award Late-2014/Early 2015 Commercial Close Early 2015

4.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESPONDENTS The questions to which PennDOT is seeking responsive information are set forth below in Section 5. While there is no page limit in answering the questions, any other information, including marketing materials, shall be limited to three pages. The respondent should be as concise as possible. Responses should demonstrate an understanding of, and express clearly the respondent’s perspective on, the issues involved with a given question. However, a respondent need not feel compelled to provide a response to each and every question. PennDOT is not requesting a proposal, detailed plans, marketing materials, budgetary information or proprietary information in response to this RFI. All communications and questions associated with this RFI must be addressed to the following point of contact: Bryan Kendro, Director Office of Policy and Public Private Partnerships [email protected] 717-787-0786 Mailing Address: PennDOT Office of Policy &Public Private Partnerships P.O. Box 3545 Harrisburg, PA 17105

An electronic version of the written response (in a searchable format) may be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. Two paper copies and one electronic copy of the responses must be submitted on or before 1:00 PM on March 17, 2014. Responses should include the name and

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address of the respondent and the phrase “P3 Office Request for Information Response – AMTRAK Station Improvements” clearly indicated in the subject line of the e-mail accompanying the electronic copy of the response and/or on the outside of a sealed envelope containing the two paper copies of the written response. Upon receiving a response, PennDOT will initiate a review and may contact some or all of the respondents to follow up with additional questions and clarifications, or to offer to conduct one-on-one meetings with some or all of the respondents. The opportunity to participate in such meetings, if any, will be communicated separately to respondents that have provided a point of contact.

5.0 INFORMATION REQUESTED PennDOT welcomes feedback on the innovative delivery models, as well as on the technical aspects and financial and commercial terms of the Project. Please answer any or all questions that are relevant to you or your organization. The information provided by your responses will be used for the potential development of the Project. PennDOT may follow-up directly with respondents with more detailed questions or to clarify submissions. 5.1 General 1. Please describe your firm, its experience in relation to public-private partnership and/or commercial development projects, and its potential interest in relation to the parts or the whole Project (e.g., design/engineering firm, construction firm, operations and maintenance firm, lender, equity investor, etc.) 2. Please describe your firm’s experience with AMTRAK, SEPTA, freight rail projects and commuter rail projects. Also, state you familiarity with development of real property purchased with FTA funds (Joint Development). 3. Are you familiar with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Buy America, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBE) regulations? 4. Please describe your experience with performance based contracting. 5. Please indicate whether this an attractive project and what factors contribute to its benefit/detriment?

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5.2 Commercial Structure 1. What adjustments to the Project scope would you consider/recommend to reduce the overall project costs, improve attractiveness, and/or to enhance revenue opportunities (e.g. other commercial alternatives)? 2. What would your approach be to engaging commercial interests? To what extent can revenue from commercial development offset costs? 3. What is your familiarity with the DBFOM model? Would a DBFOM model with an availability payment mechanism be attractive for such a project? Would you have other commercial structures to propose? 4. Would your team take only an operations and maintenance service contract for the Stations? Why or why not? Which activities would you anticipate being included? 5. What concerns would you have with funding improvements and operations with parking fees, revenue from commercial development and/or retail opportunities? What are your thoughts about receiving parking revenues in exchange for a lower availability payment from PennDOT? 6. Should PennDOT consider allocating responsibility for parking fee collection, processing and/or account handling to the private entity? What are the benefits and drawbacks of such an approach? 7. Please comment on PennDOT’s desire to provide consistent parking fees along the Keystone Corridor that will be collected by the private entity. 8. As each station is unique, please comment on the consideration for “bundling”, keeping in mind that while all stations have potential operations and maintenance needs, only some will have design/build components. For example, should stations be bundled by geographic region, by development opportunity versus maintenance only? 9. Given the different level of readiness for development of each station, please comment on the potential phasing of improvements under a single or multiple procurements. 10. Please comment on whether you would team with other firms and what types of firms. Would your firm likely lead a proposal team or participate as a member of a consortium? 11. What are the critical path considerations for the procurement of this Project and why? 5.3 Technical Challenges and Alternative Solutions 1. Based on your experience in the development of similar projects, please explain the technical challenges that may be encountered.

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2. What adjustments to the Project scope, or development strategies (including potential phasing or bundling of project elements) would you consider/recommend to reduce the upfront capital costs and/or the lifecycle costs of the overall project costs? 3. Based on your understanding of the Project, do you believe a P3 project delivery model, such as DBF, DBOM or DBFOM, offers significant opportunity for innovation in design and construction techniques, means and methods? 5.4 Financial Structure 1. What is your recommended approach for financing the capital cost of this project if PennDOT does not fully fund each station? 2. Do you think any transportation value capturing techniques would be appropriate for this project? 5.5 Additional Considerations 1. Other than the answers that you have already provided, what information would help your firm to make the business decision to engage in the development of the Project? 2. Are there any additional challenges or risks should PennDOT be aware of in regard to the Project’s scope, procurement process, delivery method, term of contract, technical and financial feasibility, etc.?

6.0 CONFIDENTIALITY 6.1 Confidential Information PennDOT is not requesting, and does not require, confidential proprietary information or trade secrets to be included as part of this RFI. Accordingly, except as provided herein, responders should not label submissions as confidential or proprietary or trade secret protected. Any responder who determines that it must divulge such information as part of its response must submit the signed written statement described in Section 6.3 below and must additionally provide a redacted version of its submission, which removes only the confidential proprietary information and trade secrets, for required public disclosure purposes. 6.2 Commonwealth Use All material submitted in response to this RFI shall be considered the property of the Commonwealth and may be retuned only at PennDOT’s option. The Commonwealth has the right to use any or all ideas not protected by intellectual property rights that are presented in any submission in response to this RFI, regardless of whether or not the relevant responder participates in an RFQ and/or RFP process in the future, if applicable, and regardless of whether the relevant ideas become part of or are incorporated in the Project. Notwithstanding any responder’s copyright designations contained in a submission in response to this RFI, the

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Commonwealth shall have the right to make copies and distribute each response internally and to it advisors and to comply with public record or other disclosure requirements under the provisions of any Commonwealth or United States statute or regulation, or rule or order of any court of competent jurisdiction. 6.3 Public Disclosure This RFI is the first step in PennDOT’s determination of whether to continue the Project though a procurement and selection process. All materials submitted by respondents under this RFI will be subject to (i) Pennsylvania’s P3 law with respect to records of requests (see, e.g. 74 Pa. C.S.A. § 9111); (ii) Pennsylvania’s Right to Know Law (see, e.g., 65 P.S. § 67.101 et. seq. (“RTKL”)), and (iii) any other laws and regulations applicable to the disclosure of documents submitted under this RFI. If a responder believes its response to this RFI contains confidential proprietary information or trade secrets, a signed written statement to this effect must be provided with the response in accordance with 65 P.S. § 67.707(b) for the information to be considered exempt under 65 P.S. § 67.707(b)(11) from public records requests. Under Pennsylvania’s P3 law, generally, upon the selection of an entity to be a party to a public- private transportation partnership agreement, the identity of the entity selected, the contents of the response of the entity to the request for proposals, the final proposal submitted by the entity and the form of the public-private transportation partnership agreement shall be made public. Any financial information of an entity that was requested in the request for proposals or during discussions and negotiations to demonstrate the economic capability of a development entity to fully perform the requirements of the public-private transportation partnership agreement shall not be subject to public inspection. The following information is not public under Pennsylvania’s P3 law: (i) information relating to proprietary information, trade secrets, patents or exclusive licenses, architectural and engineering plans and information relating to competitive marketing materials and strategies; (ii) security information, including risk prevention plans, detection and countermeasures, emergency management plans, security and surveillance plans, equipment and usage protocols and countermeasures; (iii) records considered nonpublic matters or information by the Securities and Exchange Commission under 17 CFR 200.80 (relating to commission records and information); (iv) any financial information deemed confidential by the proprietary public entity upon a showing of good cause by the offeror or entity; and (v) records prepared or utilized to evaluate a proposal. Under the RTKL, generally confidential proprietary information, including audited financial statements and independent auditor’s reports, are exempt from disclosure at any time. Proposals (excluding the documents pertaining to confidential proprietary information, audited financial statements and independent auditor’s reports) are exempt from disclosure prior to the end of the procurement period, but afterward the procurement period are not exempt from disclosure. Nothing in this RFI requires submission of confidential proprietary information or trade secrets. Each person submitting information in response to this RFI should familiarize itself with the provisions of the P3 Law and the RTKL and should make its own determination as to whether

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AMTRAK Station Improvements Request for Information Keystone Corridor – Harrisburg to Ardmore, PA

any of the information submitted in response to this RFI will be subject to public disclosure at some point during or after the process. In no event shall PennDOT or any of its agents, representatives, consultants, directors, officers or employees be liable to a respondent for the disclosure of any materials or information submitted in response to this RFI. 6.4 Participation In the event that PennDOT proceeds with a procurement and selection process in connection with this RFI, certain parties or their affiliates (meaning includes parent companies, subsidiary companies, entities under common ownership, joint venture members and partners, and other financially liable parties for an entity), which are currently advising PennDOT in connection with this RFI, may not be permitted to participate directly or on a responding team in the procurement and selection process.

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