Pre-Proposal Conference on Next Phase of Gold Line Draws Contractors

“Our job is to advance this project as far as we can, while we continue to look for construction funds,” stated Construction Authority CEO Habib F. Balian to the more than 80 people in attendance. “We are fortunate to have the funding available from Measure R to complete the advanced conceptual engineering work, the reason for today’s pre-proposal conference.”

Despite attendance not being required for interested contractors, Arcadia City Hall’s Council Chambers was filled with representatives from more than 70 firms representing potential prime and sub-contractors.  A panel of speakers – consisting of Construction Authority CEO Habib Balian, Chief Project Officer Chris Burner, and Chief Contracting Officer Mitch Purcell – provided details on the procurement process, scope of work, and timing; and then opened the meeting up to a 20-minute question and answer session. 

“I believe the interest was strong today because of the Construction Authority’s excellent record of success,” added Balian. “We have strong grassroots support to complete the project to Montclair, and potential contractors see the possibility of working with the Construction Authority as a way to be part of a positive, successful project that will impact the County of Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley for generations to come.”

The Construction Authority intends to issue the Request for Proposals (RFP) in early January 2014, with the recommended team up for consideration by the Construction Authority board of directors in April.

Contractors interested in being notified when the RFP is available can register to be included in the Construction Authority’s business opportunities database by visiting the agency’s website (www.foothillextension.org) and clicking on Contact Us -> Contracting Opportunities. The entire presentation from today’s conference, as well as the sign-in sheet is available for viewing on this same page.