Meeting_Body
CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Subject
SUBJECT: DIVISION 21 MIDWAY YARD, MAIN SHOP, BLOWDOWN MODIFICATION
Action
ACTION: APPROVE USE OF DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTING DELIVERY
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER:
A. FINDING that awarding a design-build contract pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 130242(a) will achieve certain private sector efficiencies in the integration of design, project work, and components related to real property renovation, improvements, and construction work for Project 204094, Division 21 Midway Yard, Main Shop, Blowdown Modification; and
(REQUIRES A 2/3 VOTE OF THE BOARD)
B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to solicit and award low bid design-build contracts for renovations, improvements, and construction for Division 21 Midway Yard, Main Shop, Blowdown Modification, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 130242.
Issue
ISSUE
Metro is authorized to enter into design-build contracts pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 130242. This section requires that the Board make the finding set forth in Recommendation A. This action is in conformance with Metro's typical business process and procedures for award of low-bid design-build contracts.
Background
BACKGROUND
Project 204094 was created to address capital improvements at Division 21 Midway Yard, including the main yard and car cleaning platform. The proposed work is to upgrade various fixed infrastructure and equipment to meet Corporate Safety standards for shop equipment and to comply with environmental requirements. Responsibility for overseeing the improvements moved from Rail Fleet Services in Operations to Program Management in July 2018.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The primary benefit of the design-build process is a shortened project schedule where the design-builder is able to start construction while the design is being completed. Other possible benefits include additional efficiencies in project management, administration...
Click here for full text