FLATIRON SECURES $70M CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT NEW LAKE CHAMPLAIN BRIDGE PROJECT
FLAT IRON USES POSEIDON II BARGES ON THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN PROJECT.
(Longmont, Colo.) June 8, 2010 – Flatiron, one of the nation’s largest transportation and infrastructure contractors, was awarded a $69.6 million contract by the New York State Department of Transportation to construct a bridge that will connect Crown Point, N.Y., and Chimney Point, Vt. Flatiron was the low bidder of eight contractors vying for the contract. The project is the company’s first in New York.
The original 80-year-old bridge was demolished in December because inspections deemed it unsafe. The new bridge, spanning 2,200 feet over a narrow stretch of southern Lake Champlain, will be constructed with conventional steel girder approaches and a modified network tied-arch main span. The main span will be assembled on land and then floated and hoisted into position.
Flatiron is using the Poseidon II 40′ x 10′ x 7′ & 20′ x 10′ x 7′ barges on this project. You can view more pictures from the project by going to the Poseidon II Job Site Gallery.
Construction has begun with completion slated for the fall of 2011. Eighty percent of the project’s total cost is being funded by the federal government. The balance of funding will be split evenly by Vermont and New York state governments.
“We are excited to have this opportunity to work in New York and look forward to more opportunities in the area,” said Tom Rademacher, Flatiron CEO. “We anticipate a successful partnership with NYSDOT.”
Flatiron, with a construction volume of $1.04 billion in 2009, is one of the leading providers of transportation construction and civil engineering in North America. Its core competencies include major bridge, highway and rail projects. Flatiron also operates as a contractor in public-private partnership projects. Founded in 1947, the firm is a subsidiary of HOCHTIEF, one of the world’s leading international construction service providers
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Please provide details for barge rental or purchase. Used would be desired if purchased. We are needing a light duty barge that will support a 12000lb excavator driving vertical 12” post pilings. TIA Jamie Nobles 281-xxx-xxxx
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We have P2 – 40’ x 10’ x 7’ Barges available for immediate shipment. Our engineer can provide you with static stability analysis for your project. We can also provide a suggested barge configuration and equipment placement to help you plan your project. Our sales staff is available to meet you at your location to assist in planning your project. Please call us toll free at 866-992-2743 for pricing and availability.
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