Meeting_Body
CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
JUNE 18, 2025
Subject
SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Action
ACTION: AWARD CONTRACT
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to:
A. AWARD a cost plus fixed fee Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract No. AE128314E0132 to HNTB Corporation for Supplemental Engineering Services (SES) for Capital Improvement Projects for a term of five years for a Not To Exceed (NTE) amount of $70,000,000, subject to the resolution of any properly submitted protest(s), if any; and
B. EXECUTE Task Orders and modifications within the Board approved contract amount.
Issue
ISSUE
Supplemental Engineering Services (SES) are essential to support Metro's Program Management Department in effectively managing the additional workload, particularly for critical infrastructure improvements scheduled to be completed prior to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. These services provide Metro the flexibility and technical expertise needed to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Background
BACKGROUND
The previous Bus and Rail SES Contract, which provided specialized engineering services specifically targeted to bus and rail facility projects, expired on June 27, 2023, though certain task orders remain active. The prior contract demonstrated the importance and effectiveness of supplementing internal resources through external expertise for discrete engineering tasks.
Given Metro's expanded project portfolio, driven by major Measure M transit initiatives and critical infrastructure preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, there is a clear need for a more comprehensive SES contract. This proposed new SES contract, valued at $70 million over five years, significantly expands the scope to address a broader array of Metro's specialized and technical engineering needs.
While Metro's Program Management Office (PMO) continuously aims to achieve...
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