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Spring 2007 - Independent engineer Parametrix
examines Tram and proposes rebuild/replace
options and upgrades to extend its useful
operating life. Resulting engineering report is
the basis of a "design build" Request for
Proposals (RFP) issued during the summer of
2008.
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Responsive bids received from the world's largest and only
two companies capable of performing
the specialized work - Doppelmayr and Poma.
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After review and approval by the
RIOC Board of
Directors, a design-build contract is awarded by
RIOC to Poma in Nov. 2008 to modernize the Tram
for a 30 year design life. A Notice to Proceed
is issued by RIOC to Poma on Nov. 25, 2008.
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Engineering, fabrication, health and safety,
government permitting processes ensue.
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Service suspension: March 1, 2010, 2 AM
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Tower tracks completed - September, 2010
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New Cars arrive - September 29, 2010
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First Car hung - October 5, 2010
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Tramway
re-opens - November, 2010.
2010 - Roosevelt
Island Operating Corporation.