Meeting_Body
CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
JANUARY 16, 2020
Subject
SUBJECT: CONSTRUCTION ZONE ENHANCED ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (COZEEP) SERVICES
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to:
A. Enter into an Interagency Agreement with California Highway Patrol (CHP) for Construction Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program (COZEEP) task order services for an amount of $6,000,000; and
B. Execute all necessary changes and task orders required to administer the agreement.
Issue
ISSUE
With the passage of Measure M and Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Metro Highway Program has seen an increase in the number and scope of highway improvement projects within Los Angeles County, a trend that will continue for the foreseeable future. In addition to performing environmental clearance and design plans and specifications functions, Metro is also undertaking the procurement and administration of the construction phase of these projects. With construction activities occurring near and within active highways and roadways, ensuring the safety of workers, motorists, and communities remains a top priority. One safety practice employed is the use of supplemental California Highway Patrol (CHP) units to assist in the enforcement of speed restrictions and provide faster incident response under the Construction Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program (COZEEP) in selected work zones.
Currently, Metro highway projects utilize COZEEP services under an existing agreement between California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and CHP. To streamline administrative processes and attain organization autonomy over contractual arrangements, staff recommends entering into an Interagency Agreement directly with CHP.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The Metro Highway Program consists of more than a dozen distinct programs and projects across Los Angeles County, accounting for over $20 billion in capital project costs through 2039. Highway pr...
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