(229) THE CITY OF NASHUA ThesGarsieiyt
Offiec of Economic Development
To: Mayor Jim Donchess, City of Nashua
From: Tun Cummings, Director of Economic Development
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Date: April 09", 2018
Re: Rail Consulting Services
Request
The Economic Development Division requests approval to contract with AECOM a multinational
engineering firm that provides design, consulting, construction and management services to a wide range
of services. Specifically Nashua will be engaging AECOM to provide advice and strategic counsel relative
to advancing the concept of passenger rail into New Hampshire. The contract is for $0.00 with an
understanding that individual scope(s) and fee for services will be attached.
Background
In August of 2017, the City of Nashua entered into an MOU with a private sector entity desirous to bring
passenger rail to New Hampshire. Boston Surface Rail Company (“BSRC”)} is proactively work toward
this endeavor. This is complimentary to the public initiative that is being discussed relative to the Capitol
Corridor study. This is a sole source contract due ta the expertise that AECOM, which will benefit the
City tremendously. Please the attached Bio.
Next Steps
There is a Steering Committee meeting regularly to help advance this issue and BSRC is in the midst of
putting the final touches on a preliminary plan that we will need to review and having AECOM’s opinion,
recommendations and advice will help position the City to advance this project. Meetings with
governmental offices at the local, state, and federal level needs to occur and having AECOM present and
assisting with the city’s efforts is paramount.
