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OPERATIONS, SAFETY AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
APRIL 18, 2024
Subject
SUBJECT: CONSULTANT TECHNICAL AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE P3030 NEW LIGHT RAIL VEHICLE PROCUREMENT
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AWARD a cost plus fixed fee contract to Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc to provide technical and project management support for Metro's solicitation of a Transit Vehicle Manufacturer for the procurement of P3030 new Light Rail Vehicles (LRV) and replacement of the existing fifty-two (52) Siemens LRVs in the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) contract amount of $1,254,209.82 for a period of twelve (12) months after the issuance of Notice to Proceed, subject to the resolution of any properly submitted protests, if any.
Issue
ISSUE
Consultant services are required to provide technical and project management support to Metro for the solicitation of a Transit Vehicle Manufacturer (TVM) to deliver new light rail vehicles for use on future line openings, including the ESFV, Eastside Transit Corridor, Foothill Extension 2B, and Southeast Gateway Lines as well as replacement of the existing fifty-two (52) Siemens LRVs that will be reaching their useful life in the next few years. Tasks that will be assigned include:
* Developing a scope of work, commercial/technical specifications, and solicitation documents
* Facilitating industry review meetings
* Supporting the contractor award selection process
Background
BACKGROUND
The existing P2000 Siemens LRVs consists of 52 LRVs and Metro accepted these LRVs between 2000 and 2001. Based on a 30-year useful life, these LRVs are scheduled for retirement between 2030 and 2031. In accordance with the Rail Fleet Management Plan (RFMP) FY2020-FY2040, the rail fleet will be expanded to accommodate anticipated growth in ridership, support future line extensions and service expansions, and replace rail vehicles reaching the end of their useful revenue service...
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