Algiers Point-Canal Street Ferry Updates

 

Action Item	Completion Date/ Estimated Completion Date
Conduct independent review of new vessels	8/12/2019
Issue RFP for a new ferry maintenance and operations contract	8/13/2019
Hold joint consultation with U.S. Coast Guard	8/14/2019
Meet with potential new bidders for ferry contract	9/23/2019
Hire project management firm to ready the vessels for final U.S. Coast Guard inspection	10/1/2019
Project manager completes review of marine survey and punch list items	Est. 10/14 - 10/21/2019
RTA board gives approval to procure a new, independent marine surveyor as recommended by project manager*	10/22/2019
Commence work to address punch list items	Est. 10/21/2019
Marine surveyor begins work*	11/5/2019
RTA CEO holds community update*	11/19/2019
RTA inspects vessel	12/10/2019
RTA Board of Commissioners selects new contractor for ferry service	12/9/2019
Algiers Point-Canal Street Ferry resumes service with charter vessel, Margaret Lab	12/15/2019
Ongoing discussions/planning with boat builder to address items addressed in Marine Survey*	TBD
Request U.S. Coast Guard inspection	TBD
Request to resume Certificate of Inspection for the Thomas Jefferson vessel*	1/10/2020
RTA and Project Manager inspect RTA 1 and RTA 2	TBD
New vessels enter service	TBD

Note: This schedule is intended to be an informational guide only. The RTA will make adjustments to the timing of specific items as conditions change and more information becomes available.