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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
JANUARY 16, 2025
Subject
SUBJECT: SIEMENS P2000 LIGHT RAIL VEHICLE FRICTION BRAKE AIR COMPRESSOR COMPONENT OVERHAUL
Action
ACTION: AWARD CONTRACT
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER:
A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to award a 48-month firm fixed-price Contract No RR119657000 to Wabtec Passenger Transit (Wabtec) for component overhaul services to the P2000 Light Rail Fleet (LRV) fleet operating on the A, C, E, and K Lines for a total not-to-exceed amount of $10,039,572.57 subject to the resolution of any properly submitted protest(s), if any; and
B. AWARDING a sole source procurement, pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 130237, for component overhaul services of the P2000 LRV from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to Wabtec Passenger Transit.
(REQUIRES TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE FULL BOARD)
Issue
ISSUE
The P2000 LRV fleet requires friction brake overhaul at the 5-year service interval as defined by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This ensures the vehicle braking equipment operates within design specifications according to Metro’s Corporate Safety and Operations reliability goals while meeting California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) vehicle brake rate and stopping distance. Wabtec is the OEM of the existing friction brake system and possesses rights and control over proprietary data, supplies, and equipment necessary to ensure the full operational capability of its friction brake system. Therefore, Wabtec is the only recommended contractor for this single-source procurement. This procurement is for the overhaul services to the friction brake equipment consisting of 57 kits, including spares. This is the 4th overhaul cycle.
Background
BACKGROUND
The P2000 LRV fleet comprises 52 LRVS with 24 years of revenue service operations and 72 million fleet miles. This fleet is currently undergoing a Component Overhaul program on coupler, gearbox, and journal bearing replacement, with completion ranging from 19% to 31%. This request is for the Board to approve the next cycle of friction brake and air compressor overhauls. Concurrently, there is an ongoing Modernization Overhaul Project on this fleet, but the tasks are separate, with no duplication between programs.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The P2000 fleet friction brake equipment overhaul is performed to ensure continued passenger safety and equipment reliability, as defined by OEM, Metro Corporate Safety, and CPUC regulations.
The friction brake and air compressor overhaul consist of serval assemblies, including electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic component parts, subject to normal wear and tear during normal service operations. Routine maintenance and periodic overhauls of this equipment are critical for the vehicle operator and passengers, ensuring the LRV will stop in regular service modes as well as in emergency braking applications.
Metro’s Transit Vehicle Engineering (TVE) developed the overhaul statement of work and technical specification(s) for all systems based on OEM recommendations and Rail Fleet Services maintenance experience. The contractor will overhaul and test the friction brake systems in accordance with maintenance manuals within the defined schedule requirements.
Determination_Of_Safety_Impact
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
Safety is of the utmost importance for Metro and its passengers. Therefore, maintaining the P2000 LRV fleet without deferred maintenance is necessary while meeting Transit Asset Management Federal guidelines on equipment State of Good Repair (SGR). The friction brake equipment is a vital system that provides the means to stop the vehicle during in-service operations and during emergency braking modes.
Financial_Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding of $10,039,572.57 for this contract is included within the Life of Project (LOP) budget under approved Capital Project (CP) 214005 - P2000 Fleet Component Overhaul.
Since this is a multi-year project, the cost center Component Overhaul Superintendent, Division Director, and Sr. Executive Officer of Rail Fleet Services will ensure that funds are budgeted in future years.
Impact to Budget
The current source of funds for this action is Measure R, which is eligible for bus and rail operations.
Equity_Platform
EQUITY PLATFORM
This action will ensure that Metro’s P2000 LRV fleet is able to provide vital transportation services throughout LA County via A, C, E, and K Lines, including many Equity Focus Communities (EFC) where disparities within the region can exist between residents’ access to jobs, housing, education, health, and safety. The P2000 LRV fleet operates on all light rail lines directly impacting EFCs, such as neighborhoods in East and South Los Angeles, Long Beach, Compton, Watts, Crenshaw, and Inglewood, among others. Rail transportation provides an essential lifeline for travelers with limited transportation options, and the Metro light rail maintenance program ensures the proper SGR to the P2000 LRV fleet for those primarily relying on transit.
In addition to Wabtec being the OEM, federally funded procurements are not applicable to Local Small Business Enterprise preference. Federal law (49 CFR § 661.21) prohibits the use of local procurement preferences on FTA-funded projects.
Wabtec committed 3% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise for this OEM contract.
Implementation_of_Strategic_Plan_Goals
IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Approval of the P2000 LRV fleet friction brake and air compressor overhaul supports Strategic Goal 1: Provide high-quality mobility options that enable people to spend less time traveling. RFS staff will perform this overhaul in conjunction with ongoing coupler and gearbox overhauls, ensuring sustained fleet reliability and safe, accessible, and affordable transportation for Metro’s light rail system riders.
The recommendation supports Metro’s Strategic Plan Goal 5) Provide Responsive, Accountable, and Trustworthy governance within the Metro organization. Contract Modification Authority and Contract extension safeguard overhaul production continuance while reliably meeting passenger safety and fleet needs.
Alternatives_Considered
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The P2000 LRV fleet has recently undergone a Modernization Overhaul Program that addressed major equipment obsolescence e.g., propulsion and friction brake controls, and new Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning equipment utilizing current technology and part upgrades. Rail Fleet Services staff are responsible for the removal and installation of the friction brake equipment whereas the Contractor performs the equipment overhaul that requires specialized training, tooling, and pneumatic test bench equipment. With this historical approach the Contractor assumes performance reliability safety sensitive equipment. An alternative is to defer the OEM recommended overhaul program; however, this is not recommended as the fleet will suffer over time and will create decreased availability/reliability with a high risk of equipment breakdown as well as negative impacts on on-time performance and customer service.
Next_Steps
NEXT STEPS
Upon Board approval, the friction brake system overhaul will commence according to stakeholders' mutually agreed production schedules.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Procurement Summary
Attachment B - DEOD Summary
Prepared_by
Prepared by: Bob Spadafora, Senior Executive Officer, Rail Fleet Services
(213) 922-3144
Richard M. Lozano, Superintendent, Rail Fleet Services,
(323)-224-4042
Matthew Dake, Deputy Chief Operations Officer,
(213) 922-4061
Debra Avila, Deputy Chief, Vendor/Contract Management
(213) 418-3051
Reviewed_by
Reviewed by: Conan Cheung, Chief Operations Officer (213) 418-3034
