Bi-State Development Agency, 707 North First Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63102

C -- TRACTION POWER, COMMUNICATIONS, SIGNALS AND TRAIN CONTROL DESIGN SERVICES SOL RFP 3008. DUE 112995. Contact Point, Director of Contracts and Procurement, Pat J. McCammon, 314/982-1503. The Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan Area (Agency) is hereby soliciting proposals to provide the technical design resources to successfully complete preliminary engineering, final engineering and services during construction necessary to complete the St. Clair County light rail extension. The successful proposer will be responsible for developing the specifications for the procurement of Traction Power, Communications, Signals and Train Control Equipment for an approximate 24 mile extension of the MetroLink Light Rail System. The proposed extension the alignment extends from the current 5th & Missouri Station in East St. Louis Illinois to the Mid-America Airport. Complete details are included in the solicitation package available. There is a non-refundable charge of $50.00 per copy for the solicitation document. Checks shall be made payable to Bi-State Development Agency. Interested parties shall contact Mr. Pat J. McCammon at the above noted address and phone number. (300)

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