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It starts with good planning on the front end.\u00a0 We strive to make your project move smoothly from conception through completion by working closely with our clients on the front end to get a deep understanding of their project goals.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Project Scope Development<\/span><\/span><\/strong> Feasibility Analysis<\/span><\/span><\/strong> Budgetary Cost Estimates<\/span><\/span><\/strong> Preliminary Engineering Reports (PER)<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/civilsmithllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/first-pic.jpg” title_text=”first pic” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font_size=”43px” custom_padding=”21px||||false|false” inline_fonts=”klavika” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” inline_fonts=”klavika” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Project Engineering Kickoff<\/strong><\/span> Detailed Track Plan Development<\/strong><\/span> Railroad Approval Process<\/strong><\/span> Track Construction Specifications<\/strong><\/span> Track Construction Bidding Assistance<\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/civilsmithllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Panel-02-1.jpg” title_text=”Panel 02 (1)” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-40px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#0296DB” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”42px” custom_padding=”21px||||false|false” inline_fonts=”klavika” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|22px||23px|false|false” inline_fonts=”klavika” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Project Construction Kickoff<\/strong><\/span> Coordination During Construction<\/strong><\/span> Construction Observations<\/strong><\/span> Contract Administration<\/strong><\/span> Project Completion<\/strong><\/span> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/civilsmithllc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/third-pic.jpg” title_text=”third pic” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-19px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" OUR SERVICESProject PlanningIt starts with good planning on the front end.\u00a0 We strive to make your project move smoothly from conception through completion by working closely with our clients on the front end to get a deep understanding of their project goals.\u00a0\u00a0 Project Scope DevelopmentOur first step is to begin a dialog with the client […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-256","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/civilsmithllc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/256","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/civilsmithllc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/civilsmithllc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/civilsmithllc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/civilsmithllc.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=256"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/civilsmithllc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/256\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1165,"href":"https:\/\/civilsmithllc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/256\/revisions\/1165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/civilsmithllc.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=256"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Our first step is to begin a dialog with the client to understand their need for new or expanded rail service at one or more site locations. We conduct a site evaluation either remotely or in person to determine if rail service to an industrial site or facility expansion is a feasible transportation alternative. <\/span><\/p>\n
We develop conceptual plans for preliminary review by our client and by the serving railroad that is based on available information to illustrate multiple options for rail service to a new or expanding industrial site(s).\u00a0 \u00a0Operational considerations for switching rail cars and required rail car capacity are illustrated for consideration by all stakeholders.<\/span><\/p>\n
Based on finalized concepts, we provide our clients with a preliminary cost estimate to include quantities based on well-developed concepts as well as unit costs for track construction based on current rail industry pricing information.<\/span><\/p>\n
For projects where public grant funding is being sought to assist in the funding of the project, we will develop a PER for use by economic developers in assisting their industrial prospects.<\/span><\/p>\nDetailed Engineering<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n
We work closely with the client and their engineering consultants to initiate a dialog to coordinate the efforts of the overall team as it relates to the rail component of the overall project.\u00a0 We assist the industry or other engineering firms develop a scope of surveying services.<\/span><\/p>\n
We develop detailed track plans based on survey information and facility designs by others.\u00a0 These plans will be developed to meet or exceed the railroad\u2019s design criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n
We will coordinate directly with the railroad to submit finalized track plans for their detailed review, comment, and approval process. Our experience and contacts with various railroads allow us to coordinate directly with railroad industrial development and engineering departments in charge of vetting projects through various internal engineering, operational, and contracts departments.<\/span><\/p>\n
We will develop a customized set of track construction specifications for your project.\u00a0 These specifications provide detailed information for what will be required for materials, installation, and workmanship based on decades of experience in the rail industry.<\/span><\/p>\n
We assist our clients with presenting project plans and specifications to potential bidders.\u00a0 We can provide our clients with a quality list of rail contractors for them to consider inviting to bid based on our knowledge of their past work and their area of expertise and service region.\u00a0 Our services include options for privately or publicly bid projects where we assist in an organized bidding process to include job showings, RFI process, bid tabulations, and bid recommendations.<\/span><\/p>\nProject Construction Management<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n
We work closely with the client and their chosen contractor to meet with them on the front end to review the project plans, specifications, and construction phase requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
We are available during the entire construction phase to answer questions from all stakeholders.\u00a0 We review track material submittals to determine if they meet the specifications.\u00a0 We reply to requests for information as things arise during the project and provide recommendations, opinions, and options for our clients to consider.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n
Our services include multiple visits to the project site during the construction phase to assist our clients put a set of eyes on the project from the perspective of an experienced rail professional.\u00a0 Site visits include materials inspections, construction observations, and written reports for review by the industry and their contractor(s).\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n
For those projects receiving public grant funding, we assist economic developers and their industrial prospects work through the details of their construction contracts as it relates to pay application review, change order requests, punch list development, and final project closeout.<\/span><\/p>\n
Being there when the project is completed is where we get the most satisfaction and we want to be there to assist our clients to the end of what can be a complex but rewarding rail project.\u00a0 <\/span>
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