![]() ![]() SEPTA has repeatedly worked with the contractor in an attempt to bring the project into compliance and schedule, to no avail. PKF was required to construct foundations for the new elevated structure, to date the foundations are not complete and are over 600 days behind schedule.įailure to Meet Schedule: The contract required PKF to, "furnish efficient business administration and superintendence and use its best efforts to furnish at all times an adequate supply of workmen and materials, and to perform the work in the best and soundest way and in the most expeditious and economical manner consistent with the interests of SEPTA and in accordance with Contract Documents." To date, not one Interim Support Tower has been delivered for use on the project. Inspection showed an average of 20 defects per tower. Interim Support Towers – The project requires 35 temporary steel towers to support the elevated structure while the new permanent structure is installed. Other portions of the El reconstruction between 46th and 63rd streets are unaffected by the cancellation of the PKF contract. The $74 million contract at issue is the portion of the Market Street Elevated roughly between 62nd Street and the Millbourne Station. In our opinion, PKF has failed to meet the agreed upon standards of the contract," she said. Therefore, the quality and integrity of the design and construction of this project leaves no margin for error. ![]() ![]() ![]() " The century-old Market Elevated is being replaced with a modern new structure designed to serve the community for many generations to come. "SEPTA’s fundamental responsibility in this project is the safe and professional construction of the structure and the protection of the taxpayer’s dollars," said SEPTA General Manager Faye Moore. By letter to Peter Getchell, President, PKF Mark III of Newtown, PA, SEPTA has notified the company that the contract is being "terminated for cause."Īs of Novemthe Cobbs Creek Project was 712 days behind schedule, due primarily to the failure of PKF to meet the terms of its contract with SEPTA. PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTA has terminated its contract with the prime contractor responsible for the reconstruction of the Cobbs Creek portion of the Market Street Elevated. SEPTA Terminates Portion of Market Street Elevated Construction Contract ![]()
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