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C -- DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNICATIONS BASED SIGNAL SYSTEM (CBS SYSTEM) FOR THE CANARSIE LINE SOL CM-1016 due 091295. Contact Point, D. Angioletti (718) 694-4119. New York City Transit (NYC Transit) requests the submission of SF254/255 for consideration to receive the RFP for all technical services required for the development of a Communication Based Signal System (CBS SYSTEM) for the Canarsie Line. INTRODUCTION; NYC Transit is seeking to engage the services of a Consultant to develp specifications, provide all construction support and all other tasks necessary for the installation, test and commissioning of a CBS System for NYCTA'S Transit Canarsie Line. Required services include, but are not necessarily limited to: tasks related to the development of functional and system requirements; support for industry and peer reviews; comprehensive analysis and review of technology demonstration tests; detailed review and analysis of contractor provided Form Fit and Function (F3) specifications: and other deliverables. Consultant shall verify that F3 specifications are correct, complete, and comprehensive; act as liaison between the selected contractor and another contractor selected by NYC Transit; and oversee the monitor installation and test of vehicle and wayside and central equipment built to these F3 standards by another, separate contractor. The Consultants work includes all technical services required for the development of detailed system and functional requirement, development of functional specifications and related support activities, support during procurement and demonstration tests and selection, and support during the installation of a CBS System on the Canarsie Line. The new CBS System will incorporate and integrate a new Consultant specified Auxiliary Wayside Signal (AWS) system based on wayside Fixed Block Technology. The primary purpose of the AWS system is to facilitate train diversions and re-routings of trains un-equipped with CBS equipment on CBS modernized lines. The specifications for the CBS System shall be based on continuous two-way radio transmissions between wayside computers and on-board vehicle computers. Communications among wayside computers and between wayside computers and the Control Center shall be by copper and fiber optic lines. Central supervisory computers shall provide train scheduling and general operating, and control information to provide optimal system throughout, control and flexibility. Vital safety critical computers shall provide safe train separation by continuous two-way communication among trains. The new CBS System will be merged into the existing wayside signaling system at a number of interlockings that were recently modernized in addition to interlockings which are to be completely equipped under this project. BACKGROUND - NYC Transit plans to modernize its signal system from fixed block to a communication based signal system technology. A consulting team was engaged to conduct a comprehensive worldwide technology assessment and make recommendations for system modifications to the NYC Transit System. Two international peer reviews were held at NYC Transit to review the Consultants findings. Based on these findings and recommendations, NYC Transit has decided to continue its signal modernization using a CBS system technology and this pilot program shall be designed to include all key functional and operational requirements of the NYTC Transit Subway as a whole. Over the last three years NYC Transit has held extensive discussions with virtually all domestic and international signal system suppliers. The overall procurement process NYC Transit intends to follow is designed to encourage and facilitate the establishment of industry standard F3 specifications. Further, subsequent signal contractor solicitations to furnish and install a CBS System for NYC Transit's Pilot Installation will generally favor and encourage proposals from alliances of signal firms that have agreed to build a system to a common set of standards. The RPP procurement concept for the Canarsie Line Pilot includes a comprehensive demonstration test wherein two (possibly three) short listed firms or alliances demonstrate systems on a short section of the Canarsie Line. After NYC Transit has selected the best system, the selected contractor would install its system on the rest of the Canarsie line, except for a small portion which would be reserved for a third supplier to build a system using a Form, Fit and Function Specifications provided by the first contractor. As construction installation will be accomplished under multiple contracts, the Consultant shall coordinate all installation contractors. This approach to encourage and develop standards for CBS systems is supported by representatives of major rail transit systems throughout the world, the US Federal Transit Administration, and the domestic and international signal industry. To facilitate this, the signal industry is expected to participate at key milestones during the Consultants specification development stage. The Consultant's specifications will also be reviewed by an international Peer Review panel of experts. It is expected that there will be considerable system synergy by closely coordinating the future procurement of new transit vehicles with the capital signal modernization program. To the maximum extent possible, NYC Transit intends to reduce overall costs by minimizing the number of existing revenue service transit cars that will have to be retrofit with CBS equipment. It is expected that Canarsie will use technolgy with AC drive factory equipped with CBS technology and subsequent procurements of new vehicles can be coordinated with the signal modernization program so as to eliminate the need for vehicle retrofits. However, there is some possibility that some existing cars with cam-controllers may have to be retrofit with CBS subsystems. OTHER REQUIREMENTS - While extensive expertise with conventional railway signalling, safety-critical real-time software, and advanced communications based train control systems is a necessary requirement in order for a consultant's proposal to be favorably considered, NYC Transit wishes to bring to proposers' attention that although such expertise is necessary, it is not sufficient. To receive favorable consideration, proposers must additionally demonstrate they have an extensive comprehensive and thorough knowledge of state-of-the-art digital communications and network systems in a real time safety control system environment. In-depth knowledge of advanced spread spectrum radio systems operating in the UHF and EHF range is also required. Consultants shall form joint ventures or alliances to enhance their expertise in all required areas. Consultant shall establish a New York City Office with convenient access by rapid transit to be considered for this project. COST ESTIMATES AND CONSULTANT CONTRACT DURATION - Construction Estimate: over $100 million; Estimated Consultant Contract Duration: 84 months. SUBMISSIONS UNDER THIS AD - Consultants desiring to be considered to receive a Request for Proposal for this project must respond by submitting a letter of interest and completed SF254/255 forms, referencing FILE NUMBER CM-1016. The submission must be received by the Authority no later than 12:00 NOON SEPTEMBER 12, 1995. PLEASE NOTE: - In evaluating a Consultant's response to this advertisement, the Authority considers only the information which is supplied in the SF254/255 forms and information contained in Transit Authority Consultant Evaluation Reports on file, for work performed on prior Authority Projects. The Authority, therefore, requires all Consultants to refrain from submitting any material other than what has been requested. Send submission to: New York City Transit Authority, Procurement, 130 Livingston St, Room 6032f, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Attn: Daniel Angioletti, Procurement Manager. (220)

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