City of Cincinnati To Initiate Process for Cincinnati Streetcar Construction Contractor

Federal Funding Requires New Selection Guidelines for Local Transportation Initiative 

Cincinnati, Ohio -- The City of Cincinnati’s Streetcar Project now has $150 million allocated to it from local, state and federal sources.  With the $25 million in funds secured through the federal Urban Circulator Grant*, the City of Cincinnati is required to initiate procedures for selecting a general construction contractor for the Cincinnati Streetcar project in accordance with Federal Transportation Administration (FTA). The City is working with FTA and anticipates issuing a Request for Proposals in mid-January. 

Prior to the award of federal money, the City of Cincinnati had a contract for initial design and construction management consultation services with Stacy and Witbeck, Inc., a general engineering contractor, which expired on December 13, 2010. Now, the City will proceed under FTA guidelines in procuring construction services. Stacy and Witbeck is eligible to apply in the City’s process for the Cincinnati Streetcar construction contractor.

The City of Cincinnati will manage the procurement process, working with the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), and will publish details and information about the process through its procurement division.

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Designed to improve neighborhood accessibility, stimulate development and create jobs, the Cincinnati Streetcar is on track to revitalize and connect key communities throughout Cincinnati's urban core. The first loop of the streetcar is expected to carry 6,000 people per day and stimulate a $3-to$1 return on investment for the local economy.

*NOTE: The Urban Circulator Grant program is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's joint Livability Initiative in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.