HomeMy WebLinkAbout301781 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD - CONTRACT - PURCHASE ORDER - 913187101
City of
F6rt Collins
March 28, 2013
Planning, Development & Transportation
Engineering
28f North College Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins; CO 80522.0580
970.221.6605 -
970.221.6378-fax
fcgov. com/engine ering
AGREEMENT FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES
AND SUBMITTAL OF EXIBBIT "A" FOR RAILROAD APPROVAL
Crossing: Public
State: Colorado
City: Fort Collins
Street: Hemlock Street
M.P. 32.77: Fort Collins Ind Lead
DOT # 504-510B
Larimer County
Kelly Abaray
Manager Special Projects
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Dear Ms. Abaray,
Plans are being prepared to replace the UPRR at -grade crossing at the location referenced above. The
proposed work includes replacement of the deteriorated crossing material and adjacent asphalt patching at
the current elevation. In connection with the project, the City considers itnecessary for the successful
advancement of the project for.your company to collaborate in the development of the project by
perforating the following:
• Preliminary engineering and other related services
• Development of cost estimates
• Review of the project's preliminary layouts
• Submit current train and switching moles
The City authorizes and agrees to reimburse the Railroad for its expenses and actual costs that are
incurred for collaborating in the development of the project's preliminary engineering and other
preliminary activities. The Railroad has estimated that these preliminary engineering and other
preliminary costs will be $ 5,000 (furnished by RR). Payment will be made within thirty (30) days from
the City's receipt and approval of the Railroad's request for reimbursement. Railroad will. refer to City's
Project Number "Hemlock at UPRR" and forward Invoices to:
Erika Keeton
City of Port Collins Engineering Department
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
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Additionally, attached for your company's review and approval is one (1) set of concept plans marked
Exhibit A, that show the basic features of the proposed lughway project at the location referenced above.
Please re,.riew and provide continent on the basic features of the Exhibit A as soon as possible. Also
enclosed is one (1) set of photos of the project area.
The project may require the Railroad to incur costs for force account, activities. Please prepare the railroad
force account cost estimate for work activities to be provided by your company, as identified in Exhibit A
and submit them as your earliest convenience so that they inay be attached to the railroad generated
Construction & Maintenance (C&M) agreement.
Please verify the number of current regular train (2) (frrnislied by RR) and switching movements (0)
(furnished by RR) with a Maximum Speed of 10 MPH (fnwished by RR) at this location as currently
shown in our inventory records. This information will be used by the City's Contractor to obtain Railroad
Protective Liability Insurance.
This agreement is intended to address. Preliminary Engineering. It is understood by both parties that
railroad may withhold its approval for any reason directly or indirectly related to safety or its operations,
property issues or effect to its facilities. If the Project is approved, Union Pacific will continue to work
with the City to develop Final Plans, Specifications and prepare Material and Cost Estimates for Railroad
Construction Pork associated with the project. It is also understood that if the project is constructed, if at
all, at -no cost to the railroad.
The City and the Railroad will enter into separate License, Right of Entry, Construction and Maintenance
Agreements associated with the actual construction of the project if the project is accepted and approved
by the railroad. The Agreements will be drafted by Union Pacific and forwarded to the City after the
Exhibit A and cost estimates have been approved.
Please contact Erika Keeton at (970) 221-6521, or via email at ekeetonia)fcgov.com if you Have any
questions. Your assistance in this matter is appreciated.
rely
Erika r
Erika Keeton, P.E
Special Projects Engineer
City of Fort Collins