On-Call Owner Representative Engineering Services

Tectonic provided engineering design services for multiple projects varying in scope under a two-year contract.

Tectonic developed schematic diagrams identifying key characteristics and project scale based on the data collected from our initial survey of existing conditions. Design development of contract documents followed which were composed of detailed drawings, specifications and cost estimates.  The firm coordinated with outside agencies for permits and resolved any outstanding design issues which were later incorporated into the final design documents.  Tectonic conducted reviews and analyses of bids: assisted Battery Park City with interpreting plans and specifications, preparing and issuing addenda and other supplementary information, attending meetings as requested and evaluating bids. During the construction phase, Tectonic provided construction oversight, attended meetings, reviewed and approved shop drawings and material samples.

Design services have been completed for the following projects within the Battery Park City limits:

• Rector Street Bridge Staircase Modifications + Elevator
• Video Surveillance at Pedestrian Walk Bridge at Rector Street and West Side Highway
• Tribeca Bridge Lighting Upgrade
• Cleaning and Painting of the Tribeca Bridge
• Reconstruction of Albany Street Cul-de-Sac
• RPZ Installations at: Baseball Field, Chamber Street, Kowsky Plaza, North End Avenue, NYMEX Room, Rockefeller Park House, Tear Drop House, Tribeca Bridge, Wagner Park.
• North Residential Neighborhood Street Mill and Fill
• Second Place Milling
• Resurfacing Chambers Street
• Demolition of Site 2B

Through several consecutive requirements contracts with New York City Transit, Tectonic performed construction management services for various projects throughout New York City, including:

• Rehabilitation of the Coney Island/Stillwell Avenue Station in Brooklyn, Contract C-34573
• Replacement of 5 Elevators at Various Locations, Contract E-34009, NY, NY
• Installation of Elevators at the 125th and St. Nicholas Avenue Subway Station, Manhattan, NY
• Installation of Escalators at the 125th and St. Nicholas Avenue Subway Station, Manhattan, NY
• Installation of Eight Escalators at Five Locations, Manhattan, NY
• Installation of Escalators at 34th Street and 7th Avenue Station, Manhattan, NY
• Installation of Escalators at Bowling Green Station, Manhattan, NY

Scope included rehabilitation of subway platforms, structural steel members, masonry walls, stairwells, toll booths, columns, electrical and mechanical systems and elevators and escalators.

Through several consecutive on-call contracts with NYC Department of Parks and recreation, Tectonic has been providing construction management and construction inspection of park facilities citywide. Scope has included preconstruction review, estimating, supervision and inspection services, contract administration and technical support.

Tectonic’s services also included some design work in the areas of civil, electrical and mechanical engineering as well as architecture and landscaping.

Park and facility types varied from pavilions, maintenance facilities, comfort stations, playgrounds, golf courses, wetland mitigation, electrical substation, waterfront spaces, bike paths, etc.

Several key projects included:

• Central Park Police Precinct, Manhattan
• Dewitt Clinton Park, Manhattan
• Harris Park, Bronx
• Ferry Point Park, Bronx
• College Point Park, Queens

Tectonic provided Construction Management and Inspection services to the MTA Bus Company as part of a five-year on-call contract. Services were provided during the preconstruction, construction and close-out phases and included construction of new – and upgrades to – Bus Depots.

Scope of each project varied, including new annexes, roof replacements, asbestos abatement, ventilation systems, emergency generators, parking lots, bus washers and compressors replacement, and relocation of tank farms.

Key projects included:

• College Point: 128-15 28th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354
• Yonkers: 59 Babcock Place, Yonkers, NY 10703
• Eastchester: Exit 13 I-95 (Conner St.) Eastchester, NY 10475
• La Guardia: 85-01 24th Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11369
• JFK: 165-25 147th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11434
• Baisley Park: 115-15 Guy Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434
• Spring Creek: 12755 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
• Far Rockaway: 49-19 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Projects were performed with focus on site safety, schedule and budget, adequacy of the project staff, critical and technical components of the construction work, compliance with project requirements, timely resolution of private utility issues, community outreach, accuracy and completeness of project work, documentation and deliverables.

Tectonic provided Construction Management services for all phases of the South Bridge Extension and Rector Street Bridge Retrofit projects from design development through construction. The project was a key final stage of the reconstruction of Route 9A adjacent to the World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan.

Scope included demolition of existing elevator, stairs and a temporary enclosure and the construction of new and construction of new bridge supports elevator and terminus for South Bridge

The firm oversaw the project’s quality and budget control, schedule and all construction work. Tectonic additionally coordinated with all parties and stakeholders in the project including private utilities, adjoining buildings, adjacent construction projects, local business alliances and residential associations.

Construction Management review of design documents focused on constructability, availability of materials, coordination with stakeholders, adequacy of maintenance and protection plan, budget and schedule, impact to adjacent buildings, potential conflicts with coinciding construction projects and construction phasing. Tectonic also reviewed and oversaw public notification for this critical and highly visible project.