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OPERATIONS, SAFETY AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Subject
SUBJECT: P3010 LIGHT RAIL VEHICLE PROCUREMENT
Action
ACTION: APPROVE CHANGE ORDER
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
APPROVE a Modification to Contract No. P3010 with Kinkisharyo International, LLC for Request for Change (RFC) No. 28, Crenshaw Final Cutover Automatic Train Control (ATC) Software Release, for a firm fixed price of $2,350,680 increasing the total Contract value from $921,755,722 to $924,106,402. The contract increase is within the Life of Project Budget.
Issue
ISSUE
P3010 Light Rail Vehicles (LRV's) are intended to support service on all Metro's light rail lines, including the Crenshaw/LAX Line. In 2013, when the P3010 design was being finalized, the Crenshaw design was still in development.
For the P3010 vehicles to support service on the new Line it is necessary for the ATC and the Automatic Train Protection (ATP) systems to be upgraded and qualified for compatibility with the Crenshaw/LAX wayside system to ensure safe and reliable operation.
As the RFC amount exceeds Metro's Chief Executive Officer's delegated negotiating authority of $1,000,000, staff is requesting Board approval for the contract change.
Background
BACKGROUND
In April 2012, Kinkisharyo International, LLC was awarded the P3010 LRV contract for a base order of 78 LRVs. Four options, for an additional 157 LRVs, were subsequently exercised, for a total of 235 vehicles to be delivered. In accordance with Metro's Long Range Transportation Plan, the P3010 LRVs are intended to support service on all Metro's light rail lines, including the Crenshaw/LAX Line.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
P3010 vehicles are currently not compatible with the wayside signaling system being implemented on the Crenshaw/LAX Line. In 2013, when the P3010 design was being finalized, information was not available to ensure compatibility of the P3010 LRVs with the Crenshaw/LAX Line as the Crenshaw design ...
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