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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 .( . City of F6rCollins ���-tti� 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