INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) No QUANTICO STATION TEMPORARY PLATFORM CONSTRUCTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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1 INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) No QUANTICO STATION TEMPORARY PLATFORM CONSTRUCTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Below are questions VRE received as of January 31, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. EST, with responses. Whenever possible, questions are presented as originally asked. Otherwise, the questions or inquiries are presented to capture the main thrust or idea. 1. Will the Contractor be able to tie into Dominion Energy s utility pole? See Addendum No. 1. The plans have been revised to show the service pole for Dominion Energy service. The Contractor shall be responsible for installation of the service pole with equipment as required for the Dominion Energy service drop. 2. Can VRE provide a point of contact with Dominion Energy for utility coordination? Dominion Energy s telephone number for temporary service is (or toll free ). The Contractor is directed to for additional information. Refer to the 2017 Blue Book (Dominion Energy Virginia) for additional details. 3. What are the requirements for providing utilities for the two (2) new light poles? See the response to Question No. 1. Page 1 of 3

2 4. What permits will be required for electrical work for this project and who will be responsible for requesting/paying for the permits? The Contractor shall prepare, submit and obtain all permits required to complete the work. The Contractor shall submit a service and meter application to Dominion Energy. VRE will pay for the associated Dominion Energy application fees and for electrical service. 5. Will the Contractor be responsible for moving the jersey barrier on site? The Contractor shall be responsible for relocating the existing jersey barrier to provide clearance for installation of the proposed light pole. See the plan revision included in Addendum No. 1, specifically keynote S7 on revised plan sheet 2 of Will the Contractor be able to store a container on site? The Contractor is permitted to store a container on site within the staging area identified on revised plan sheet 2 of 5 included in Addendum No Can VRE provide a point of contact with CSXT for the Right of Entry application? VRE will be responsible for submitting and obtaining the Right of Entry. The Contractor shall provide a certificate of insurance with the required CSXT coverages. See Addendum No Where and how much space is available for the Contractor s use during the project? See the response to Question No Can VRE provide the anticipated start date for the work? The anticipated start date for the work is on or about April 1, However, the start date is contingent upon receipt of the Right of Entry permit, flagging availability and coordination with stakeholders. 10. Can VRE confirm that CSXT flagging will be provided at no cost to the Contractor and that flagging will only be available on weekends? See Addendum No. 1. IFB No Quantico Station Temporary Platform Construction Virginia Railway Express Page 2 of 3

3 11. Can VRE confirm that the required VRE training will be provided at no cost to the Contractor and that the training provided by VRE will satisfy CSXT s training requirements for work adjacent to the railroad? Yes. See Addendum No Are CSXT track elevations available? If yes, can VRE provide these elevations for Bidders? Track elevations (top of rail) may be obtained by the Contractor (if needed) when setting the front edge of the proposed platform at 8 above top of rail. 13. Can VRE provide all relevant train schedules (Amtrak, CSXT, VRE)? The Contractor shall work under the direction of CSXT flagging protection and arrange operations to not impede train movements. Train movements may include trains on any track at any time in either direction. The estimated number of daily train movements is forty-nine (49) based on the information included in the U.S. Department of Transportation Crossing Inventory Form provided as Attachment A hereto. 14. Can VRE confirm that no repairs/improvements are required for the existing concrete slab? No repairs to the existing slab are required. However, if the Contractor damages the existing slab due to its construction activities, the Contractor shall be responsible for repairs at its expense. 15. Will bid, payment and performance bonds be required for this project? Not for this Contract. 16. With respect to the technical specifications, Section Temporary Facilities and Controls, paragraph 1.03 Construction Manager Facility, part D, are items 1-15 required? Referencing new furniture and equipment in the field office. No. A field office is not required for this Contract. See Addendum No. 1. IFB No Quantico Station Temporary Platform Construction Virginia Railway Express Page 3 of 3

4 ATTACHMENT A U. S. DOT CROSSING INVENTORY FORM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION OMB No Instructions for the initial reporting of the following types of new or previously unreported crossings: For public highway-rail grade crossings, complete the entire inventory Form. For private highway-rail grade crossings, complete the Header, Parts I and II, and the Submission Information section. For public pathway grade crossings (including pedestrian station grade crossings), complete the Header, Parts I and II, and the Submission Information section. For Private pathway grade crossings, complete the Header, Parts I and II, and the Submission Information section. For grade-separated highway-rail or pathway crossings (including pedestrian station crossings), complete the Header, Part I, and the Submission Information section. For changes to existing data, complete the Header, Part I Items 1-3, and the Submission Information section, in addition to the updated data fields. Note: For private crossings only, Part I Item 20 and Part III Item 2.K. are required unless otherwise noted. An asterisk * denotes an optional field. A. Revision Date B. Reporting Agency C. Reason for Update (Select only one) D. DOT Crossing (MM/DD/YYYY) / / Railroad Transit Change in Data New Crossing Closed Train Traffic Quiet Zone Update Inventory Number State Other Re-Open Date Change Only Change in Primary Operating RR Part I: Location and Classification Information Admin. Correction J 1. Primary Operating Railroad CSX Transportation [CSX] 2. State VIRGINIA 3. County PRINCE WILLIAM 4. City / Municipality In 5. Street/Road Name & Block Number POTOMAC AV 6. Highway Type & No. Near QUANTICO (Street/Road Name) * (Block Number) Do Other Railroads Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? Yes No If Yes, Specify RR,,, 8. Do Other Railroads Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? Yes If Yes, Specify RR, ATK, VREX, 9. Railroad Division or Region 10. Railroad Subdivision or District 11. Branch or Line Name 12. RR Milepost CFP ne BALTIMORE ne RF&P None (prefix) (nnnn.nnn) (suffix) 13. Line Segment 14. Nearest RR Timetable 15. Parent RR (if applicable) 16. Crossing Owner (if applicable) * Station * QUANTICO N/A N/A 17. Crossing Type 18. Crossing Purpose 19. Crossing Position 20. Public Access 21. Type of Train 22. Average Passenger Public Private Highway Pathway, Ped. Station, Ped. At Grade RR Under RR Over (if Private Crossing) Yes Freight Intercity Passenger Commuter Transit Shared Use Transit Tourist/Other Train Count Per Day Less Than One Per Day Number Per Day Type of Land Use Open Space Farm Residential Commercial Industrial Institutional Recreational RR Yard 24. Is there an Adjacent Crossing with a Separate Number? 25. Quiet Zone (FRA provided) Yes No If Yes, Provide Crossing Number 26. HSR Corridor ID 27. Latitude in decimal degrees No 24 Hr Partial Chicago Excused Date Established 28. Longitude in decimal degrees 29. Lat/Long Source N/A (WGS84 std: nn.nnnnnnn) (WGS84 std: -nnn.nnnnnnn) A. Railroad Use * 31.A. State Use * 89'' W RAILROAD AVE 30.B. Railroad Use * 31.B. State Use * 30.C. Railroad Use * 31.C. State Use * 30.D. Railroad Use * 31.D. State Use * 32.A. Narrative (Railroad Use) * 32.B. Narrative (State Use) * Actual Estimated 33. Emergency Notification Telephone No. (posted) 34. Railroad Contact (Telephone No.) 35. State Contact (Telephone No.) Part II: Railroad Information 1. Estimated Number of Daily Train Movements 1.A. Total Day Thru Trains 1.B. Total Night Thru Trains 1.C. Total Switching Trains 1.D. Total Transit Trains 1.E. Check if Less Than (6 AM to 6 PM) (6 PM to 6 AM) One Movement Per Day How many trains per week? 2. Year of Train Count Data (YYYY) 3. Speed of Train at Crossing 3.A. Maximum Timetable Speed (mph) B. Typical Speed Range Over Crossing (mph) From 55 to Type and Count of Tracks Main 2 Siding 0 Yard 0 Transit 0 Industry 0 5. Train Detection (Main Track only) Constant Warning Time Motion Detection AFO PTC DC Other ne 6. Is Track Signaled? 7.A. Event Recorder 7.B. Remote Health Monitoring Yes Yes Yes No FORM FRA F (Rev. 3/15) OMB approval expires 8/31/2019 Page 1 OF 2

5 U. S. DOT CROSSING INVENTORY FORM A. Revision Date (MM/DD/YYYY) PAGE 2 D. Crossing Inventory Number (7 char.) 06/16/ J Part III: Highway or Pathway Traffic Control Device Information 1. Are there 2. Types of Passive Traffic Control Devices associated with the Crossing Signs or Signals? 2.A. Crossbuck 2.B. STOP Signs (R1-1) 2.C. YIELD Signs (R1-2) 2.D. Advance Warning Signs (Check all that apply; include count) ne Yes Assemblies W10-1 W10-3 W W10-2 W10-4 W E. Low Ground Clearance Sign (W10-5) 2.F. Pavement Markings 2.G. Channelization Devices/Medians 2.H. EXEMPT Sign (R15-3) 2.I. ENS Sign (I-13) Displayed Yes (count ) No Stop Lines RR Xing Symbols Dynamic Envelope ne All Approaches One Approach Median None Yes Yes 2.J. Other MUTCD Signs Yes 2.K. Private Crossing 2.L. LED Enhanced Signs (List types) Count 3 Count 8 Count Signs (if private) Yes 3. Types of Train Activated Warning Devices at the Grade Crossing (specify count of each device for all that apply) 3.A. Gate Arms 3.B. Gate Configuration 3.C. Cantilevered (or Bridged) Flashing Light Structures 3.D. Mast Mounted Flashing Lights (count of masts) 2 2 Quad Full (Barrier) Over Traffic Lane 0 Incandescent Incandescent LED Roadway 2 3 Quad Resistance Back Lights Included Side Lights Pedestrian 4 4 Quad Median Gates Not Over Traffic Lane 0 LED Included 3.E. Total Count of Flashing Light Pairs 3.F. Installation Date of Current 3.G. Wayside Horn 3.H. Highway Traffic Signals Controlling 3.I. Bells Active Warning Devices: (MM/YYYY) Crossing / Not Required Yes Installed on (MM/YYYY) / Yes 2 3.J. Non-Train Active Warning 3.K. Other Flashing Lights or Warning Devices Flagging/Flagman Manually Operated Signals Watchman Floodlighting ne Count 0 Specify type 4.A. Does nearby Hwy 4.B. Hwy Traffic Signal 4.C. Hwy Traffic Signal Preemption 5. Highway Traffic Pre-Signals 6. Highway Monitoring Devices Intersection have Traffic Signals? Interconnection t Interconnected Yes (Check all that apply) Yes - Photo/Video Recording For Traffic Signals Simultaneous Storage Distance * Yes Vehicle Presence Detection Yes No For Warning Signs Advance Stop Line Distance * ne Part IV: Physical Characteristics 1. Traffic Lanes Crossing Railroad One-way Traffic Two-way Traffic 2. Is Roadway/Pathway Paved? 3. Does Track Run Down a Street? 4. Is Crossing Illuminated? (Street lights within approx. 50 feet from Number of Lanes 2 Divided Traffic Yes Yes No nearest rail) Yes 5. Crossing Surface (on Main Track, multiple types allowed) Installation Date * (MM/YYYY) / Width * Length * 1 Timber 2 Asphalt 3 Asphalt and Timber 4 Concrete 5 Concrete and Rubber 6 Rubber 7 Metal 8 Unconsolidated 9 Composite 10 Other (specify) 6. Intersecting Roadway within 500 feet? ATTACHMENT A 7. Smallest Crossing Angle Yes If Yes, Approximate Distance (feet) Yes Part V: Public Highway Information 8. Is Commercial Power Available? * 1. Highway System 2. Functional Classification of Road at Crossing (0) Rural (1) Urban 3. Is Crossing on State Highway System? 4. Highway Speed Limit 25 MPH (01) Interstate Highway System (1) Interstate (5) Major Collector Yes Posted Statutory (02) Other Nat Hwy System (NHS) (2) Other Freeways and Expressways 5. Linear Referencing System (LRS Route ID) * (03) Federal AID, Not NHS (3) Other Principal Arterial (6) Minor Collector (08) Non-Federal Aid (4) Minor Arterial (7) Local 6. LRS Milepost * 7. Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) 8. Estimated Percent Trucks 9. Regularly Used by School Buses? 10. Emergency Services Route Year 2011 AADT % Yes No Average Number per Day 0 Yes Submission Information - This information is used for administrative purposes and is not available on the public website. 4 Submitted by Organization Phone Date Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed and completing and reviewing the collection of information. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for information collection is Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection, including for reducing this burden to: Information Collection Officer, Federal Railroad Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, MS-25 Washington, DC FORM FRA F (Rev. 3/15) OMB approval expires 8/31/2019 Page 2 OF 2