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Southsider2k12	May 5 2021, 03:44 PM Post #1
Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Admin Posts: 16,423 Joined: 8-December 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 2	https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/new...-than-expected/ QUOTE South Shore faces decision after receiving higher-than-expected bids for Double Track project Bids for construction of the South Shore Line’s Double Track project came in higher than expected, leaving the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District to decide whether to accept the lowest bid or reject both offers in an attempt to achieve a lower price. The Times of Northwest Indiana reports the commuter agency’s president, Michael Noland, had expected four bids, but received two, one for about $400 million and another for about $425 million. The total budget for the project to add a second main line between Gary and Michigan City, Ind., has been estimate at $491 million. Separately, the NICTD agreed to two other contracts: $16.7 million for a new 11th Street Station, and $4.1 million for a new Gary Miller station. The existing 11th Street Station closed Saturday; service at 11th Street will not resume until the conclusion of the project.