Meeting Body
OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Subject
SUBJECT: PARTS WASHER SERVICES FOR METRO BUS AND RAIL MAINTENANCE FACILITIES
Action
ACTION: APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 5 to Contract No. PS193893601 with FRS Environmental, Inc., to provide parts washer leasing, maintenance and repair services to increase contract value by $100,000 from $1,346,202 to a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,446,202 and extending the period of performance from January 31, 2021 to April 30, 2021.
Issue
ISSUE
The existing contract will expire on January 31, 2021. To continue providing the required parts washer leasing, maintenance and repair services, additional funding is necessary to ensure service continuity and avoid any interruption to Metro's operations while Metro procures a new parts washer services contract for board consideration in February 2021.
Background
BACKGROUND
On September 24, 2015, Metro Board of Directors awarded Contract No. PS193893601 to FRS Environmental, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for parts washing services effective October 1, 2015.
Under the existing contract, parts washing services are performed throughout Metro Maintenance facilities. The parts washers are used to remove dirt, grime, and grease from parts, tools, and equipment using aqueous (water or solvent-based) solutions. These units support the diverse production requirements of Metro Central Maintenance Shops as well as bus and rail operating divisions.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Thirty-nine of the sixty-seven parts washers currently leased by Metro are located at the Central Maintenance Facility (CMF). CMF is responsible for providing heavy bus maintenance support to the operating divisions including but not limited to: failed engine and transmission dismantling, rebuilding and replacement, major acciden...
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