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[deleted] t1_iympe7n wrote

Reply to comment by LittleWind_ in MTA Flags Contractor Errors, Adds Two More Years to Subway Signal Work Forecast by ToffeeFever

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LittleWind_ t1_iymvaq7 wrote

Right. I’m not disputing that MTA has the legal right to seek specific performance or financial penalties. My point is that - practically - City agencies don’t always pursue those avenues. Contractors can - and do - walk away from jobs for the city when they’re held liable for damages. In that case, the city must go through a procurement process to select a new contractor, which can be expensive and requires about a year.

As I said, having a right and enforcing them are different things. Practical realities matter.

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wr_m t1_iyn0dph wrote

I doubt Siemens would flat out walk away from this. There's literally billions of dollars on the table for future work on other lines. I think both parties are super motivated to get this resolved.

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