This contract is for the fabrication and construction of the permanent Structural concrete lining of the previously excavated Grand Central Terminal area to accommodate the Long Island Railroad trains comprising the East Side Access project. Included also is all trackwork and third rail from the terminal to the Queens portal. Additionally, the installation of escalators, elevators, fire escape stairs and the architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical equipment and systems for same. 

The scope of work includes structural precast fit-out of two 1000-foot existing caverns with 830 precast beams, 844 precast panels, 694 precast walls, and 370 precast platforms.

Track work consists of 52,000 track feet of RTB Tieblock construction, 14,000 track feet of Direct Fixation construction, 64,000 linear feet of Contact Rail installation, 32 turnouts, 52 switches, double cross-over Construction, 35,000 cubic yards consisting of track bed concrete, traction Power, and signal conduit installation.

The architectural station fit-out with stainless steel wall panels; modular metal ceilings; Terrazzo, ceramic and stone flooring; glass enclosures; and stair and elevator fit outs.

Also included is 34,000 cubic yards of structural concrete, pneumatically applied concrete, demolition, excavation/backfill, and site restoration and tunnel rehab, MEP, facility power, lighting, SCADA, fire detection, communication, control systems, and security.

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