Contract Balloons For Blue Line Extension
Shocking, isn’t it; would’ve never seen that coming. Charlotte Area Transit Systems is slated to ask the city council to adjust the preliminary engineering contract for the Blue Line Extension Light Rail Project. The adjustment? A mere $5 million bump.
“The amount being requested is the culmination of various changes that have been determined necessary for the successful implementation of the BLE (Blue Line Extension),” according to a city manager’s memo to council. “CATS will be seeking to increase its contract authority from $30 million to $35 million.”
Officials say the additional funding is needed for three reasons: “re-scoping” the project to reduce its overall cost was done after 30 percent design had been finished; the project’s alignment was changed to provide a second station on UNCC property; and major alignment changes were required to conform with the new high-speed rail initiative.
Over/Under on future “contract adjustments” once construction actually starts – $25M. Any takers?
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