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Signal Maintenance of Way RFP Re-advertised
 
The Florida Department of Transportation on January 19, 2012 re-advertised a Signal Maintenance of Way Request for Proposals for the Central Florida Commuter Rail Corridor. The Request for Proposals is posted in the Procurement box at right.
   
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Archer Western posts new job opportunity
 
Archer Western on January 18, 2012 posted a new job need for the SunRail project, for a scheduler. For more information on this job opportunity, please click on the link. To view required contract documents, please click here. 
 
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The Florida Department of Transportation,

in partnership with the City of Orlando, Orange County and Osceola County,

invites you to attend a forum

 

for DISADVANTAGED and MINORITY businesses interested in

Central Florida’s SunRail Commuter Rail Project

 

WHEN: Friday, December 16, 2011

TIME: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: The Amway Center, 400 West Church Street, Orlando, FL  32801 – Fairwinds Tower

(Free parking is provided in the Geico Garage)

WHAT: Learn about SunRail contracts and registering to do business with the Florida Department of Transportation; network with prime contractors and sub-contractors; and find out about potential contracting opportunities.
WHO:  Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, elected officials from the City of Orlando, Orange and Osceola counties; Florida Department of Transportation directors and personnel, minority contracting experts from the Blackmon-Roberts Group and current and prospective SunRail contractors will be available to meet with interested parties!

 

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.

Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Lorie Matthews at 386-943-5346 or lorie.matthews@dot.state.fl.us  at least seven days prior to the meeting. Persons with any questions about the forum should contact Marianne Gurnee at marianne.gurnee@dot.state.fl.us or 407-492-0836

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DBE Business Forum Hand-outs
 
On November 15, 2011, the Florida Department of Transportation, in partnership with Seminole and Volusia Counties, hosted a forum for disadvantaged and minority businesses interested in Central Florida's SunRail Commuter Rail Project. A power point presentation and hand-outs are posted in the "Job Opportunities" Box at right.
 
 
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Public Involvement/Marketing Services Contract Awarded
 
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A contract for Public Involvement/Marketing services was executed with The Cunningham Group on November 7, 2011 and work is expected to commence on December 1, 2011. This contractor is responsible for Public Involvement, outreach, marketing and advertising activities, as well as business outreach and corridor safety activities.

 

People interested in working on this contract should contact The Cunningham Group directly:

 

Courtney Cunningham

The Cunningham Group

201 N. Magnolia Avenue

Suite 101

Orlando, Florida  32801

 

Phone: 407-487-4035

e-mail: hr@publicinvolvement.com

 
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The Florida Department of Transportation,

in partnership with Seminole and Volusia Counties, invites you to attend a forum

 

for DISADVANTAGED and MINORITY businesses interested in

Central Florida’s SunRail Commuter Rail Project

WHEN: Tuesday, November 15, 2011

TIME:  8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

WHERE: The Sanford Civic Center, 401 East Seminole Boulevard, Sanford, FL

WHAT: Learn about SunRail contracts and registering to do business with the Florida Department of Transportation; network with prime contractors and sub-contractors; and find out about potential   contracting opportunities.

WHO:  Seminole and Volusia County elected officials, Florida Department of Transportation directors and personnel, minority contracting experts from the Blackmon-Roberts Group and current and prospective SunRail contractors will be available to meet with interested parties!

 Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status.

Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Lorie Matthews at 386-943-5346 or lorie.matthews@dot.state.fl.us  at least seven days prior to the meeting.
 
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Signal Maintenance of Way Posted for Industry Review
 
The Florida Department of Transportation will be soliciting Technical and Price Proposals for the Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC) Signal Maintenance of Way Services. A draft copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is being made available for industry review and comment through October 24, 2011. The Department requests input from firms in this industry. Please take the time to review this document and send any comments to the website http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/construction/D5, as instructed on page 17 of the RFP document. The input provided will be considered in preparation of the final document to be advertised and will help ensure a successful procurement and project for all parties involved.
 
This RFP includes Exhibits E through I and due to the file size, they are available on DVD to any interested firm. See the instructions on page 12 to obtain a copy of the DVD.
 
The RFP may be accessed from the "Industry Review" box at right, or on the FDOT Question and Answer site at http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/construction/D5 . All questions and comments should be submitted through the Question and Answer site.
 
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Contracting Assistance Available
 
The Florida Department of Transportation has contracted with the Blackmon-Roberts Group, headquartered in Lakeland, Florida, to assist small- and minority-owned businesses prepare for, and access, FDOT procurements (including those contracts associated with SunRail). For more information on the services that Blackmon-Roberts provides, please visit www.brgfl.com
 
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Station Finishes Contract #1 advertised
 
The Florida Department of Transportation on September 20, 2011 advertised a Request for Proposals for the first of two Station Finishes construction contracts for Central Florida's SunRail project. The document is posted in the "Procurement Documents" box at right. Official updates and bid documents are posted on the state of Florida's  Vendor Bid System at http://myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.main_menu  or

http://myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.ad.view_ad?advertisement_key_num=96584

 
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: A mandatory pre-proposal meeting regarding this contract will be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. 26, 2011 at the Florida Department of Transportation, Cypress A&B conference rooms, First Floor, 719 South Woodland Blvd., DeLand, Fl.  32720.   
 
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Public Involvement-Marketing Services contract advertised
 
The Florida Department of Transportation on September 2, 2011 advertised a Request for Proposals for Public Involvement/Marketing Services associated with Central Florida's SunRail project. The document is posted in the "Procurement Documents" box at right. Official updates and bid documents are posted on the state of Florida's  Vendor Bid System at http://myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.main_menu  
 
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Insurance Broker Services contract executed
 
The Florida Department of Transportation on August 18, 2011 executed an Insurance Broker Services contract awarded to Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services Inc. The contract is posted at right.  
 
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SunRail Career Opportunities
 
RailWorks Track Systems on August 15, 2011 announced the following job opportunities on the SunRail project. For additional contact information, please click on the "Job Opportunities" box at right.

Join Our Team

RailWorks Track Systems has teamed up with joint venture partner Archer Western Contractors to construct SunRail, a 62-mile design-build commuter rail line project in the Greater Orlando area. The project will be constructed in five segments over 32 miles with 12 stations linking DeBary, Fla., to Orlando. RaillWorks will maintain the existing 62 miles of track to current main line conditions while also building approximately 14 miles of new track including 66 turnouts. RailWorks also will install 87 new crossings with new track, signals and train control and will construct a new yard and maintenance facility.

RailWorks is looking for qualified employees for these positions on the SunRail project:

  • Project Engineers
  • Equipment Operators
  • Laborers
  • Track Maintenance Inspectors
  • Roadmaster
  • Signal Maintainers
  • Signal Inspector
  • Track Maintenance Supervisor
 
Please forward employment inquiries to RailWorks' HR representative at humanresources@railworks.com
 
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Insurance Broker Intent to Award posted
 
The Florida Department of Transportation on August 8, 2011 issued an Intent to Award Insurance Broker Services to Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services Inc.
 
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Insurance Broker 2nd Q&A posted
 
An updated Question and Answer response was posted to the Jobs and Procurement page in the "Procurements" box below on July 25, 2011.
 
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Construction Oversight contractor receives "Notice to Proceed"
 
The Florida Department of Transportation on July 22, 2011 gave the go-ahead for HNTB to proceed with construction oversight responsibilities associated with the SunRail project.  
 
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Fare Collection Equipment RFP posted for INDUSTRY REVIEW
 
The Florida Department of Transportation on July 21, 2011 put out for Industry Review a Request for Proposal for Fare Collection Equipment systems. The document is posted on the www.sunrail.comwebsite on the "Jobs and Procurement" page, in the "Industry Review" box on the right.
 
 
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Job Opportunity Contact Information Posted
 
The Florida Department of Transportation has posted job opportunity contact information for Archer Western/Railworks (for final design of track and signal work and mobilization efforts prior to construction); for MotivePower Inc. (for the design and manufacture of SunRail locomotives); and for Bombardier (for the design and manufacture of SunRail coaches and cab cars). That information is posted on the www.sunrail.comwebsite on the "Jobs and Procurement" page at right.
 
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Insurance Broker Addendum #1 and Q&As posted
 
The Florida Department of Transportation on July 19, 2011 posted a second round of questions and answers from potential contractors on the Insurance Broker Services contract. On July 15, 2011, the Department posted a first round of questions and answers from potential contractors and Addendum #1. The contract documents are posted at right.
 
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Coaches/Cab Cars contractor receives "Notice to Proceed"
 
The Florida Department of Transportation on July 14, 2011 directed Bombardier to begin the design and manufacture of SunRail coaches and cab cars.
 
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Locomotives manufacturer receives "Notice to Proceed"
 
The Florida Department of Transportation on July 6, 2011 gave the green light to Motive Power Inc. to begin the design and manufacture of SunRail locomotives.
 
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Insurance Broker contract advertised 
 
The Florida Department of Transportation on July 6, 2011 advertised a Request for Proposals for Insurance Broker Services associated with the SunRail project. The advertisement is posted at right. For additional information that may be required of bidders, please visit:
 
 
http://myflorida.com/apps/vbs/vbs_www.ad.view_ad?advertisement_key_num=95354
 
For bid questions, please go to:
http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/construction/D5/
 
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Construction contractor receives "Notice to Proceed"
 
The Florida Department of Transportation on July 5, 2011 gave the green light to Archer Western/Railworks, a joint venture, to begin Final Design and maintenance mobilization activities required to start construction on the SunRail corridor. Once that effort is complete, construction is expected to begin in the fall. A link to potential job opportunities with the Archer Western/Railworks team will be posted soon. 
 
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Industry Forum 2011
 
The Florida Department of Transportation hosted an Industry Forum on February 25, 2011 to inform interested contractors, subcontractors and job seekers of potential opportunities associated with the construction, operations and maintenance of SunRail. The session included a networking forum during the afternoon. To view the Department's presentation on SunRail opportunities, please click on the link below:
 
 
To view the SunRail video, please click here:
 
 
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Job Opportunities
 
The Florida Department of Transportation plans to competitively bid contracts for the construction, operations and maintenance of SunRail. Once contracts are awarded, winning bidders will be responsible for hiring workers to fill all jobs associated with SunRail. The first of those contracts, for construction within the railroad right-of-way, is expected to be finalized in 2011. The Florida Department of Transportation does plan to coordinate with vendors and post job information in the "Job Opportunities" box at right once contracts are awarded. For more information about SunRail contracts and procurements, please review the "Procurement Documents" box at right or visit:
 
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/contractsadministrationdistrict5/ 
 
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http://vbs.dms.state.fl.us/vbs/search.criteria_form
 
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FDOT awards first SunRail construction contract
 
  
 
The Florida Department of Transportation awarded a professional services contract in February 2009 to a joint venture led by Atlanta-based Archer Western Contractors Ltd. and RailWorks Track Systems, Inc. of New York City, for partial design and construction associated with Central Florida's SunRail commuter rail transit project.
 
 
 
Information about job opportunities associated with the contract will be posted when available. Construction on the project is not expected to begin until early 2011. 
 
Archer Western was selected from a highly competitive final group of three contract consortiums to perform construction work within the CSX Transportation right-of-way, including track and signal work and platform construction. Founded in 1983, the company is an established general contracting, construction management and design-build firm with extensive experience in civil and transportation projects, including rapid transit, highway and bridge work. Archer Western is a subsidiary of The Walsh Group, a firm currently ranked among the nation's 20 top contractors. For more information about the company, please visit http://www.walshgroup.com/
 
 
 
RailWorks Track Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of track and transit systems construction and maintenance services throughout North America. RailWorks serves a range of customers -- from private industries, to public transit authorities, to railroads of all sizes. RailWorks Track Systems, Inc. is a full-service railroad, light rail and transit track contractor with more than 20 field offices in the United States and Canada that provides turnkey service for large and small railroad construction, maintenance and rehabilitation projects. For more information about the company, please visit http://www.railworks.com/
 

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