SLATER AVENUE RAIL GRADE CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS - Federal Project No. STPLR-7500(252)

The project involves the replacement and enhancement of railroad crossing safety infrastructure at the crossing south of 110th Street and Slater Avenue in Watts, Los Angeles. The work is being coordinated by the Caltrans Division of Rail and Mass Transportation in partnership with the City of Los Angeles, Union Pacific Railroad, and the California Public Utilities Commission. Key components include installing active warning devices to alert motorists and pedestrians of approaching or present trains, as well as constructing an ADA-compliant pedestrian access route to ensure safe and accessible crossing facilities. The scope of work is detailed in the bid package, which must be downloaded from RAMPLA to become a planholder, with additional information on planholders and bid results available through the city's engineering website. The solicitation, titled "Slater Avenue Rail Grade Crossing Improvements," is a federally funded project with the solicitation number 214507, posted on May 1, 2024, with a deadline for responses set for June 12, 2024. The project falls under NAICS code 333924 and is managed by the Los Angeles Public Works Engineering Bureau. Interested bidders can contact Fadi Abboud via email for further details and are encouraged to review the full scope and bid requirements through the provided online link. This project aims to improve safety and accessibility at a critical rail crossing in California, supporting ongoing transportation infrastructure enhancements in the region.