Meeting Body
OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Subject
SUBJECT: ARTIFICIAL IVY INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Action
ACTION: AWARD CONTRACT
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed unit rate Contract No. OP1212080003367 to Intuitive Real Estate Solutions for a three year program, to provide heavy duty artificial ivy installation and maintenance services as a graffiti deterrent, for a not to exceed amount of $659,198, effective March 18, 2019.
Issue
ISSUE
Staff recommends the award of a three year firm fixed unit rate contract to Intuitive Real Estate Solutions, to provide heavy duty artificial ivy installation and maintenance services as a graffiti deterrent and support Metro's long lasting practice of zero tolerance for graffiti system-wide.
Background
BACKGROUND
In September 2016, Intuitive Real Estate Solutions reached out to Metro staff to introduce a heavy duty artificial ivy product and proposed to install it for Proof of Concept purposes.
On February 8, 2017 and April 12, 2017, the artificial ivy product was installed at two (2) Metro stations in a limited quantity. The product has been performing well in withstanding weather conditions; however, since the test areas were limited in size, product effectiveness as a graffiti deterrent require broader application at strategic locations in covering vertical surfaces at areas exposed to vandalism activities.
This program includes the installation of approximately 40,000 square feet of artificial ivy at seven locations within Metro rail system that are highly affected by graffiti. The program also includes monthly inspections and maintenance to ensure the product remains in clean and well maintained conditions, free of graffiti and any other vandalism activities.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Intuitive Real Estate Solutions is a Metro Certified SBE and has made a 97.72% SBE participation commitment.
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