North Metro Rail Line
Design/Build Contractor
Staff Recommendation
FasTracks Monitoring Committee
November 5, 2013
Recommended Action
It is recommended by the FasTracks Monitoring Committee
that the RTD Board of Directors ("Board") authorize the
General Manager to award the design/build contract and
negotiate final terms with Graham, Balfour Beatty, Hamon
Contractors (GBBH) to serve as the Contractor for the
North Metro Rail Line Project. The Project consisting of the
North Metro Rail Line from Denver Union Station to 124th
Avenue, which will be constructed for a lump sum amount
of US $343.3 million. Acceptance of this proposal would
complete the North Metro corridor to 124th Avenue with an
option to extend to 162nd Avenue as funds become
available.
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FasTracks Guiding Principles
• Ensure every step contributes to the full vision
• Focus money available to the greatest good
• Spend public money wisely
• Maximize all funding opportunities before going to
taxpayers
• Deliver key investments in all corridors
Build As Much As We Can As Fast
As We Can Until It Is All Done!
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North Metro Rail Line
• 18.5 Miles
• Electrified Commuter Rail
• 8 Stations
• Provides additional mobility
by expanding the overall
system
• Single track with multiple
passing tracks
• Serves Denver, Commerce
City, Thornton, Northglenn,
Adams County
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North Metro Early Action Items
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Completed Environmental Impact Statement
Developed strong partnership with local stakeholders
Completed agreement with UP to purchase rail ROW
Ordered six EMU vehicles to the Eagle procurement for NM
opening day requirements from DUS to 72nd Avenue
Expanded commuter rail maintenance facility to
accommodate ultimate North Metro needs
Completed duct bank at DUS for North Metro Line
Began ROW acquisition process – DUS to 72nd Avenue
Began design process – DUS to 72nd Avenue
Began utility relocation process – DUS to 72nd Avenue
Negotiated IGA’s with stakeholders
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Unsolicited Proposal & RFP
• In February 2013, RTD received an unsolicited proposal
from Graham Contracting for the North Metro Rail Line
Project.
• An RTD staff evaluation team reviewed the proposal
consistent with the agency’s Unsolicited Proposals Policy
and determined the proposal had technical merit.
• On June 28, an RFP was issued for design and
construction to 72nd Avenue with options to extend further.
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Proposals
Four proposals were received on September 23, 2013:
• Bechtel/Herzog, A Joint Venture
• Graham, Balfour Beatty, Hamon Contractors
• North Metro Transit Solutions, a Kiewit/Stacy and
Witbeck joint venture
• URS Energy and Construction, Inc.
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RFP and Evaluation Schedule
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Release RFP
RFP Review Period
Proposals due
Evaluation of Proposals
FasTracks Monitoring
Committee
• FasTracks Monitoring
Committee Recommendation
• RTD Board Decision
• Notice to Proceed (pending
Board Approval)
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6/28/2013
6/28/2013 - 8/12/2013
9/23/2013
9/24/2013 - 10/30/2013
11/5/2013
• 11/14/2013
• 11/26/2013
• 12/17/2013
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Technical Evaluation
Technical Proposal Criteria (total 45 points):
• Technical Innovation/Creativity
• Technical Approach
• Management Approach
• DBE/SBE/WIN Approach
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GBBH Team
RTD’s understanding of Team Organization:
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GBBH Technical Pros
• Offers construction of North Metro Line to 162nd, three extensions,
NW Rail to 88th, extension of NM Line to Longmont by Jan. 2018
• BBRI solid local/RTD/D-B experience; Graham solid transit/D-B
experience
• Firms overall experience is strong; first time partnering together, but
showed cohesiveness in proposal
• Comprehensive understanding of scope & project issues
• Most technically innovative proposal – creative alternative concepts
• Systems work will integrate into existing systems seamlessly
• Provided details and technical solutions without scope reduction or
sacrificing quality
• Same systems contractor as Eagle project
• The most detailed Environmental Compliance plan
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GBBH Technical Pros
• Live prairie dog relocation plan
• Demonstrated understanding of railroad coordination, requirements,
operations and safety
• Demonstrated understanding of ROW approach and scope
• Good collaboration approach that includes stakeholders and public
outreach
• Met with stakeholders, forming good relationship and clearly
understand their issues
• Meets key staff requirements, good references
• Successful DBE outreach events
• Commitment to 24% design and 22% construction DBE goals and
1% SBE – Commitment becomes part of the contract
• WIN proposal includes 19 professional and 47 craft positions
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GBBH Technical Cons
• Some local resources already committed to other RTD projects
• JV partner Graham has not worked with RTD before
• Subcontracting plan lacked detail
• Didn’t specifically address quiet zones
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Consensus Score of All Technical Sub-committees
Bechtel/Herzog
Joint Venture
GBBH
Graham,
BBRI, Hamon
NMTS
(Kiewit/Stacy
and Witbeck)
URS Energy &
Construction
Technical
Innovation/
Creativity
1
10
5
0
Technical
Approach
5
13
10
6
Management
Approach
4
8
7
3
DBE/SBE/WIN
6
8
9
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Total Score
16
39
31
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Total Technical Score Ranges: (45 points possible)
37-45
28-36
19-27
Excellent (beyond compliance, added value)
Very Good (answered quite well)
Good (answered all requirements)
10-18
0-9
Fair (answered most requirements)
Poor (didn’t answer requirements)
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Financial Evaluation
Financial Proposal Criteria (total 55 points)
• Design/Build Cost Proposal – Phase 1 (DUS to 72nd
Avenue)
• Design/Build Cost Proposal – Phase 2 (72nd Avenue
to End of Line)
• Financial Innovation/Creativity
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Financial Evaluation Matrix
GBBH
Bechtel/Herzog (Graham, BBRI,
Joint Venture
Hamon)
Total
Financial
Score
26
28
NMTS
(Kiewit/Stacy
and Witbeck)
URS Energy
&
Construction
31
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Recommended Financing
North Metro Rail Line
• RTD to issue financing for North Metro
– Certificates of Participation (COPs) will be issued with the
rail line assets as collateral
– COPs are lease financing agreements in the form of tax
exempt securities similar to bonds
– COPs can be used on non-federally funded projects and
projects where RTD owns the asset
– Projected issuance of approximately $480 million
– Separate Board approval will be required for COP
issuance
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Evaluation Matrix
Following Technical, Stakeholder and Financial Review
Bechtel/Herzog
Joint Venture
GBBH
Graham,
BBRI, Hamon
NMTS
(Kiewit/Stacy
and Witbeck)
URS Energy &
Construction
Technical
Score
16
39
31
14
Financial
Score
26
28
31
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Total
Score
42
67
62
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Best & Final Offer Request
• Based on financial, technical and stakeholder
recommendations
• Two teams close to top, considerable point difference between
top two and bottom two teams
• RFP originally asked for prices on individual segments of
corridor. Once proposals were received it was determined
segment prices were no longer needed.
– RTD requested price to 124th without segmentation to see what cost
savings could be derived
• Asked for Best and Final Offer from top two teams
• Both GBBH and NMTS proposed additional savings
– GBBH offered substantially higher savings
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Following Request for Best and Final Offer
GBBH
Graham, BBRI, Hamon
NMTS
(Kiewit/Stacy and
Witbeck)
Technical Score
39
31
Financial Score
43
46
Total Score
82
77
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Recommended Action
It is recommended by the FasTracks Monitoring Committee
that the RTD Board of Directors ("Board") authorize the
General Manager to award the design/build contract and
negotiate final terms with Graham, Balfour Beatty, Hamon
Contractors (GBBH) to serve as the Contractor for the
North Metro Rail Line Project. The Project consisting of the
North Metro Rail Line from Denver Union Station to 124th
Avenue, which will be constructed for a lump sum amount
of US $343.3 million. Acceptance of this proposal would
complete the North Metro corridor to 124th Avenue with an
option to extend to 162nd Avenue as funds become
available.
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Benefits of Recommended Action
• Demonstrates RTD’s commitment to the northern suburbs toward
completion of the FasTracks program
• Recommendation is consistent with the independent evaluation by the
stakeholders
• Provides a firm, fixed price commitment to complete the North Metro Line,
a key piece of the FasTracks program, at a favorable capital cost
• Building to 124th as a first phase serves the majority of projected ridership
for the corridor
• Provides a firm price on Central, Southeast and Southwest extensions
should RTD decide to exercise at later date
• Provides access for northern residents to major employment centers in
downtown Denver, the Denver Tech Center and DIA
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FasTracks Progress Map
NOVEMBER 2013
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Progress Map with Contract Award
NOVEMBER 2013
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Schedule
• November 14 – Public comment period; FasTracks
Monitoring Committee action
• November 26– Public comment period; RTD Board of
Directors formal action
• December 17 – Board resolution requesting authority to
issue COPs
• First Quarter 2014 – Groundbreaking
• December 2017 – Construction complete
• Mid-2018 – North Metro Line opens to public
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Questions?
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