Omaha Streetcar Authority Approves Change Orders

In its July meeting, the Omaha Streetcar Authority approved change orders totaling $245,099 in its contract with Hawkins Construction regarding modifications to water main and other utility infrastructure related to the Farnam and Harney Street Bridges requested by MUD. Additionally, director Rick Gustafson reported that a large payment of nearly $7.4 million was made to CAF USA in June. Since accepting CAF’s bid to provide the streetcar vehicles, the authority has paid more than $15 million of the $47 million contract. – Isaiah Ang