New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Construction and Development (C&D) has awarded Naik-STV Engineering Joint Venture (Naik-STV), consisting of Naik Consulting Group PC and STV, a Program Management Consultant contract for New York City Transit (NYCT) station upgrades.
The contract covers two design-build projects: replacement of 21 escalators at six subway stations and replacement of 37 elevators at 17 stations. The projects are expected to take 30 to 36 months, with Phase 1 construction starting in Q3 2024. Naik-STV will provide program management services, overseeing both projects from inception to completion under a design-build approach that integrates design and construction phases under a single contract.
“Naik Consulting Group PC and STV have a proven track record in this area, currently collaborating on Program Management for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Package 3 design-build P3 for the MTA,” the companies said. The ongoing project involves 34 elevators at 13 stations, with Naik serving as a key subconsultant to STV.
As part of a $6 billion program, MTA C&D is enhancing accessibility at 70 NYCT stations across New York City’s five boroughs by making them more compliant with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) while also modernizing subway elevators. STV has previously designed improvements at 10 NYC Transit and Staten Island Railway stations.
STV cited other projects such as the Clark/Division Station on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red Line and Rosslyn Station access improvement for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). The company said it “has a long-standing track record of working with clients to help them provide reliable access to transit infrastructure so that it benefits traditionally underserved communities.”
Naik Consulting Group PC noted it has managed construction for various rail and transit projects such as NJ Transit Hoboken Terminal Substations. For MTA C&D, Naik has overseen projects including replacement of eleven hydraulic elevators at 7 NYCT subway stations, ADA upgrade of the 14th Street Subway Station Complex and access improvements at 42nd Street Grand Central Subway Station. “We’re proud of the transformative work that we’ve been a part of that has helped improve accessibility within the New York City subway system one elevator, one escalator at a time,” said Senior Project Manager Anthony Osterberg, P.E. “We are honored to have been selected to provide program and construction management services for these crucial projects. This contract is a testament to our joint venture’s dedication and our commitment to delivering excellence in engineering and program management.”
“This contract represents a significant opportunity for Naik-STV to contribute to New York City’s transit infrastructure,” said STV Vice President and New York Metro Area Manager Peter Pappas, P.E. “Our team’s expertise in managing complex urban projects positions us well to deliver these critical subway upgrades effectively. We look forward to working closely with MTA C&D to enhance accessibility and improve the commuter experience across multiple stations.”
