Project Management Oversight (PMO) Capital Projects

The designer reached 100% design completion. The design was submitted and is under review by Metra.

Metra was able to complete the conversion to Dynamics 365. The vendor continues to work on additional scope for post-software implementation. Metra submitted a revised procurement package for the Payroll System replacement and currently out on the street waiting for bids.

The contract was executed, and the vendor provided Pace with an updated production schedule due to previous supply chain issues and long lead time items. Deliveries of the buses were delayed and now expected to begin in Q1-2024. Pace executed a change order to purchase an additional two buses, bringing the total to 22 electric buses. Delivery of charging equipment began this quarter.

FHP heavy mobilization is expected to begin in late April 2024 at the new laydown location at Leavitt and Lake. Heavy mobilization is expected to involve FHP’s construction materials, construction trailers and equipment. FHP plans on having their first 54-hour line cut that is scheduled for April 26, 2024, with May 3, 2024, being a backup date as contingency. During this line cut, FHP expects to perform steel erection at Racine Station and Morgan house. FHP has requested a TAO (Track Access Occurrence) that allows manpower to work without ROW (Right of Way) training due to the complete power shut down and no train service in the work zone. The line cut work zone will extend between UIC Halsted and IMD and will be supported by CTA bus shuttles in the area. The dates are contingent on steel fabrication and submittal approvals. Morgan steel fabrication is in the final stages and currently undergoing the galvanizing stage. Racine is currently being fabr

The contractors for all four surveys completed their work during this reporting period and two are in final comments. Invoicing continues and all four contracts are considered to be in financial closeout. This will be the last update on this project.

The contractor submitted a request for substantial completion for the date of 12/8/23. CTA has performed a walkthrough and generated a punchlist. Contractor continues with punchlist work. Fence enclosure, barrier wall, and downspouts were completed. Fiber optic splicing and testing is ongoing.

The project design is 100% complete. The First Article of Inspection and training were completed. All installation work on the MED and RID yards were completed. Station control unit for station announcements installations were completed. Field testing is ongoing. Production installation phase is ongoing for all districts with cab car installation was completed this reporting period. Trailer car installation is at 2% completion.

The Notice to Proceed for the designer was issued in February 2022. The design activities are nearing completion. Coordination efforts with CDOT are ongoing. Once the CTA design is completed it will be on hold until CDOT finishes their portion of the design in order to align the timeline for construction activities.

Work under this project started in April 2021. The work is being performed by CTA in-house work forces. Activities related to tie replacement, cross grinder and flange replacements are ongoing. Material purchases are also ongoing.

Design work for the Vincennes Ave. Bridge #98 and Morgan St. Bridge #S-102 were completed. City land swap negotiations are ongoing. Metra is proceeding without the property swap and is investigating the original elevation ordinance for the legal right to construct on City property. The 100% drawings were completed, and vendor selected. The contractor was given the Notice to Proceed in August and kick-off meeting was held in October. The contractor is working on submittals and long lead time items as well as working on permits for the project.