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Investing in the

Future of
Chicago Union Station

Next Steps

October 2015

Chicago Union Station


Operations
4th busiest station in the Amtrak
network; 3rd busiest station in
the United States; 3.4M riders in
FY14 (Amtrak and Metra).
Serving more than 300 trains per
weekday (Amtrak and Metra),
carrying 120,000 arriving and
departing riders.
Serves 8 of Amtraks Long
Distance routes and 8 of Amtraks
State-Supported routes.

Headhouse Building on Corner of Jackson and Canal

Serves 6 of Metras 11 routes.


Facilities
Concourse, Mezzanine and
Headhouse Buildings.

Tracks, Platforms in North and


South Train Sheds.
Retail and Parking Garage.
Great Hall in the Headhouse Building

Boarding Lounge in Concourse Building

Comprehensive Solution
Implement Two-Pronged Strategy for CUS: Phase 1 and Master Development Plan

Phase 1 consists of 13 near-term improvement projects, derived from the


Chicago Union Station Master Plan, that address the most immediate station
capacity, safety, service, accessibility and mobility issues within the station.

Master Development Plan will explore development opportunities at Chicago


Union Station and surrounding properties by preparing and implementing a
holistic development plan to drive benefit to Amtrak, its customers and
interested stakeholders.

Phase 1 Overview
Phase 1 consists of the following 13 improvements projects:
1. Renovate Canal Street Lobby, NS/EW Concourse Expansion,
HVAC Overhaul (S1)
2. Renovate and Expand Adams Street (ADA) Entrance (S2)
3. Renovate and Expand Jackson Boulevard Entrance (S3)
4. Install Canal Street Headhouse (ADA) Entrance Elevator (S4)
5. Add Vertical Access Along Canal Street (S5)
6. Widen Platforms 6/8 and 10/12 and Add Direct Access (ADA)
to Street Level (P1)
7. Add Platform 2/4 Direct Access (ADA) to Jackson Street (P2)
8. Add Platform 1/3 Direct Access (ADA) to Madison Street (P3)
9. Convert High-Level Mail Platform to Passenger Platform (P4)
10. Interlocking Improvements Within Terminal Area Limits (T1)
11. Pedestrian Passageway and Street Access to Olgilvie (C1)
12. Pedestrian Passageway to CTA Clinton Blue Line Station (C2)
13. Renovation and Modification of Existing Station Retail (R1)
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Phase 1A Overview
Phase 1A, the first stage of work for Phase 1 near-term improvements, consists of planning,
historic review and preliminary engineering tasks, up to 30% design, with an option to
advance design up to 100%.
Project Tasks and Deliverables in Phase 1A RFP include:

Existing Conditions Assessment and Analysis

State-of-Good Repair Assessment and Analysis

Historic Preservation Plan

Operations Plan Assessment and Analysis

Program Analysis and Alternative Concept Development

Visioning Analysis and Workshop

Conceptual and Preliminary Engineering Design Plans

Preliminary Cost Estimates, Schedules and Phasing Plans

Phase 1A RFP will be issued in the Fall of 2015. Funding provided by Amtrak , CDOT, Metra
and RTA.
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Master Development Goal & Scope


As a crucial asset to Amtrak, the City and Region, the goal of the Master Development Plan
is to attract world-class architects, engineers and developers to maximize the value of
Amtraks portfolio of real estate assets at and around Chicago Union Station and to realize
the vision of a bold, fully integrated mixed-use urban district, with a vibrant transportation
hub situated at its core. The Master Developer will pursue such opportunities by preparing
and implementing a holistic development plan to drive benefit to Amtrak, its customers
and stakeholders.

Anticipated Master Development Scope:

Incorporation, development and


implementation of Phase 1A elements

Potential redevelopment and expansion of


station retail and amenities

Potential redevelopment of the Headhouse,


including the Great Hall and upper floors

Potential development of the Amtrak-owned


parking garage and air rights properties

Master Plan development and implementation


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Comparative Procurement Schedule

TRADITIONAL MASTER PLAN PROCUREMENT


PROCURE
MASTER PLANNER

DEVELOPMENT OF
MASTER PLAN

PROCURE
DESIGNER

DEVELOPMENT OF
DESIGN

PROCURE
CONTRACTOR

PHASE I
IMPLEMENTATION

APPROXIMATELY 30 -36 MONTHS TO PHASE I IMPLEMENTATION

MASTER DEVELOPER PROCUREMENT


PROJECT
SCOPING & RFI

REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS

REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS

NEGOTIATIONS &
FINANCIAL CLOSE

APPROXIMATELY 18-24 MONTHS TO PHASE I IMPLEMENTATION

PHASE 1
IMPLEMENTATION

Potential for time


savings

While the traditional master plan procurement requires multiple contractors to be selected
separately to achieve planning, design and construction, the Master Developer is selected for all
aspects of project delivery resulting in accelerated implementation.

Master Developer Benefits


INNOVATIVE

Master Developer
Benefits

Enables Amtrak to engage earlier with the developers who will be responsible for
delivery of a master plan.
Allows developer input and innovation into the development of the master plan.

EFFICIENT
Collapses multiple procurements of planning, design, construction and operations into one
procurement expediting the process.
Saves costs through this expedited delivery (e.g. construction inflation/economies of scale
through one contract instead of multiple contracts).

SMART
Process ensures Amtrak can implement early stage work and continue to advance ongoing
State of Good Repair improvements throughout the procurement.

RESULTS DRIVEN
Achieves a competitive process for a master developer which at contract award is shovel ready
for Phase I implementation.
Accelerates the delivery of construction and accelerates the economic impact to the City and
region.

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