Meeting_Body
REVISED
CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
JUNE 17, 2021
Subject
SUBJECT: METRO PILOT CRENSHAW/LAX TRANSIT PROJECT BUSINESS SOLUTION CENTER
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to:
A. EXECUTE Modification No. 4 to Contract No. PS2890900 with Del Richardson & Associates, Inc. (DRA) for the continuation of professional services to support the ongoing implementation of the Metro Pilot Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project Business Solution Center (BSC) for twelve months, inclusive of two, 3-month option periods, in an amount not to exceed $219,070 ($110,723 for the base six (6) months; $56,835 for Option Period 1, and $51,512 for Option Period 2), increasing the total contract value from $1,531,125 to $1,750,195; and
B. INCREASE the Contract Modification Authority (CMA) specific to Contract No. PS2890900 in the amount of $100,000 increasing the total CMA amount from $100,000 to $ 200,000 for additional support services related to BSC implementation.
Issue
ISSUE
On July 24, 2014, Metro’s Board of Directors issued Motion 79 that authorized the CEO to establish a Metro Pilot Business Solution Center (BSC) to provide hands-on case management services and business assistance to small businesses along the Crenshaw Corridor. Metro has continued to provide direct, immediate, hands-on technical assistance to small and micro businesses along the Crenshaw/LAX corridor through the contracted professional services of Del Richardson & Associates, Inc.
The authorization of Modification No. 4 to Contract No. PS2890900 supports the ongoing implementation of the BSC as approved by Metro’s Board of Directors, ensuring that small businesses are supported through construction of the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The Pilot BSC program has been operational for over six years since the Board of Directors authorized the establishment of the program. As a result of Metro staff and the contracted program administrator’s efforts, more than 400 businesses within the Crenshaw and Inglewood communities have been contacted and more than 300 small businesses have been served by the BSC. Recognizing that Metro’s BSC provides critical support through immediate, hands-on business development, technical assistance and referrals to partnering business resource providers to small businesses along the corridor during the term of construction of the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project, ongoing operations are necessary.
Following is a summary of the BSC support services outcomes as of Q1 2021:
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Total number of businesses contacted: |
479 |
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Number of businesses completing intake/ assessment: |
363 |
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Number of referrals to resource providers and/or services: |
1145 |
Metro and the BSC program administrator will continue to collaborate and identify focused support services and program activities for small businesses engaged in the BSC; and Metro staff will continue to provide proactive oversight and assessment of the pilot program and the Contractor during the final term of the center’s operations.
Determination_Of_Safety_Impact
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
Approval of this recommendation will not impact the safety of Metro’s patrons or employees.
Financial_Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The administrative cost for the implementation of the program is allocated from Measure R Administration funds. Funds for FY21 are currently budgeted in Cost Center 0691 Non-Departmental Procurement Project Number 100055, Project Name - Admin-Measure R Task 06.02. Furthermore, Vendor/Contract Management has requested the necessary funds in the submitted FY22 budget request, which is currently under review, in support of program activities within the aforementioned cost center, project and task.
Impact to Budget
Measure R Administration funds were previously identified as eligible for this expense through prior Board of Directors authorization and approval. The annual appropriation of the funding source does not impact transit operations and/or capital projects/programs.
Implementation_of_Strategic_Plan_Goals
IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
The implementation of the Crenshaw/LAX Pilot Business Solution Center aligns to strategic goal 3 - enhance communities and lives through mobility and access to opportunity.
Alternatives_Considered
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
1. Not executing Modification No. 4 to Contract No. PS2890900. Staff is not recommending this alternative because it will affect Metro’s ability to continue to provide the identified services to small and micro businesses along the Crenshaw Corridor during the remaining term of construction of the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Line.
2. Utilizing Metro staff to operate the Pilot BSC. This alternative is not recommended, because Metro does not have the required staffing availability or dedicated resources to operate the Pilot BSC.
Next_Steps
NEXT STEPS
Upon Board approval, staff will execute Modification No. 4 to Contract No. PS2890900 with Del Richardson and Associates, Inc. to continue supporting the ongoing implementation of the Metro Pilot Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project BSC.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Procurement Summary
Attachment B - Contract Modification/Change Order Log
Attachment C - DEOD Summary
Prepared_by
Prepared by: Kyle Wagner, Manager (Interim), DEOD, (213) 418-3333
Michael Flores, Director (Interim), DEOD, (213) 922-6387
Miguel Cabral, Executive Officer, DEOD, (213) 418-3270
Reviewed_By
Reviewed by: Debra Avila, Chief Vendor/Contract Management (213) 418-3051
