The On-Call State of Good Repair (SGR) Contract A’s scope consists of system-wide track rehabilitation construction on an on-call basis to support an aggressive reduction in the percentage of system track that is deficient, or under a speed restriction, and address immediate safety issues pursuant to FTA Special Directive No. 22-8.

By bringing the system to a State of Good Repair, the Authority aims to increase the safety and reliability of the service to the community. Work includes light and heavy rail track replacement, rail replacement, tie replacement and disposal, tie plate replacement, direct fixation panel repairs, guard rail and restraining rail replacement, flash butt and thermite welding, rail seal, ballast installation, insulated joints, various grade crossing material replacement, as well as all surfacing, tamping, and alignment as required.

By the Numbers

12K TF
Track Replacement

train

$5.3M
Allowances

grid_3x3

2.5K EA
Tie Replacement

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458 EA
Flash Butt Welding

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254 EA
Thermite Welding

highlight

150 EA
Single Bonds Welding

train

6.24K LF
Rail Replacement

grid_guides

2K EA
Tie Plate Replacement

handyman

16-17 “Panes”
Direct Fixation Repairs

groups

66 EA
Insulated Joint Replacement

houseboat

11.8K TF
Ballasting & Surfacing

groups

334 TF
Grade Crossing Replacement – Railseal

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1.1K SY
Grade Crossing Replacement – Asphalt

tire_repair

351 TF
Grade Crossing Replacement – Rubber

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$36M
Project Value

Scope of Work

Track replacement
Tie and tie plate replacement
Rail replacement
Flash butt and thermite welding
Direct fixation panel repair

Unique Challenges

Completing work during short track outages at nigh and extended shutdowns on weekends.
Accelerated, 2-year schedule
Requirements to provided minimum of 6 crews within a 24-hour notice period.
Actual work scope to be developed during the course of the contract.