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

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.