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FFY 2001 NEW STARTS GRANT FOR THE <br /> <br />NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR <br /> <br />1. Preparation for Final Design $127,660 <br />Prepare information for FTA new Starts Criteria and request to begin Final Design. Develop <br />appropriate contract packages for final design including but not limited to commuter rail stations, <br />maintenance and layover facilities, track and signal improvements, and rolling stock. Requests <br />for proposals including scope of work for final design of selected contract packages would be <br />developed. <br /> <br />Proposed Time Frame <br /> Issuance of RFP's <br /> Award of Contracts <br /> Work Completed <br /> <br />June 2003 <br />August 2003 <br />October 2004 <br /> <br />2. Vehicle/Equipment Procurement and Specifications $63,830 <br />Outline specifications for rolling stock have been prepared as part of Preliminary Engineering. <br />Considerable experience in the specification and acquisition of locomotives and passenger <br />coaches has been gained over the last ten years as new commuter rail projects have come on line. <br />The Northstar Project proposes to review and evaluate the current outline specifications, evaluate <br />various acquisition scenarios, and develop specifications and an acquisition strategy for <br />locomotives and coaches for the Northstar Project. <br /> <br />Proposed Time Frame <br /> Issuance of RFP's <br /> Award of Contracts <br /> Work Completed <br /> <br />June 2003 <br />August 2003 <br />October 2004 <br /> <br />3. Administrative Costs/Project Management $183,830 <br />· Administrative support will be required for consultant selection, contract administration, <br />project financial administration, and other general project oversight. <br /> <br />Proposed Time Frame <br /> <br />June 2003--October 2004 <br /> <br />4. Right of Way Acquisition $2,756~050 <br />Acquire needed property at designated station locations. This activity will not be undertaken <br />until necessary FTA approval is received. <br /> <br />Proposed Time Frame <br /> <br />October 2003--October 2004 <br /> <br />Total FFY2001 Grant and Local Match for Northstar $3~131~370 <br /> <br /> <br />