Services

VAI Associates have the extensive consulting expertise and a proven track record in our business segments of Rolling Stock, Systems & Facilities, Civil & Infrastructure, Operations & Maintenance, and Project Management Oversight.

Regulatory Compliance Reviews

Maintenance Plans

Training & Certification Programs

Specification Development Support

Commercial Terms & Conditions

Technical Specifications

Inspection of Testing Oversight

In-process and final Inspection

Quality Audits

Commissioning/Acceptance

Operations Start-Up

Planning and Implementation

System Integration

Safety Certification

Project Planning

Technology Assessment

Equipment Cost Estimates

Design Criteria

Operations and Maintenance

Employee Training, Testing & Certification

Equipment & Modification Specifications

Fleet Maintenance Audit

Maintenance Facility Design

Maintenance, Training and Qualification Plans

Regulatory Compliance Analysis

Service Startup Plans

Post-Acceptance/Construction Support

Final Project Report & Closeout

Warranty Monitoring

Project Construction Management Support

Project Administration

Project Cost and Schedule Review/Monitoring

Engineering and Technical Deliverables Reviews

Change Order and Claims 

Analysis/Management

Analyses/Studies

Economic Analysis

Technology Assessment

Procurement Support

Vendor Selection

Bid Proposal Evaluation

Project Management Oversight

Agency Coordination

Railroad Coordination

Agreement Preparation

Constructability Reviews

Project Readiness Review

Operations Readiness Reviews

CPUC Permitting (At-Grade and

Grade-Separated Crossings)

Fleet Management Plans

Project Management Plan

Quality Program Plan

Safety and Security Program Plan

Risk Assessment

FTA Guidance Compliance

Buy America Audits