Construction Authority Awards First of Two Contracts for Light Rail Extension to Claremont
T he Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority (Construction Authority) reached a major milestone in January for the next phase of the Metro A Line. The board of directors awarded the design and engineering services contract for the Claremont Extension of the light rail system to the engineering firm of Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. (Parsons) “While we evaluated three highly qualified teams, Parsons distinguished themselves as the clear leader for the Claremont Extension,” said Foothill Gold Line Board Chair and Claremont Vice Mayor Ed Reece. “Their deep experience designing light rail projects, including with previous phases of the Foothill Gold Line, ensures they possess the specialized expertise needed to deliver this critical phase, bringing us one step closer to fulfilling our 25-station mandate and
enhancing regional mobility, quality of life, and the environment.” The six-year, $60 million design and engineering services contract is the first of two major contracts to be awarded as part of the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method that was adopted by the Construction Authority for the project last year. The contract will include designing all elements of the 2.3-mile light rail extension from its current design level of approximately 30% to “Approved for Construction” drawings, as well as supporting the project with any needed design services during construction. “Parsons has led design teams for each phase of this project for the past 25 years, and we are excited to once again be selected to continue that
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