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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
MARCH 20, 2025
Subject
SUBJECT: METRO B AND D LINES UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY BATTERIES
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to amend Contract No. OP44570-2000B with Skyler Electric Company, Inc., in the amount of $1,403,491 for Task Order No. 9, to provide Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Batteries for Metro B and D Lines, increasing the cumulative Not-to-Exceed (NTE) contract amount from $3,468,400 to $4,871,891.
Issue
ISSUE
The battery banks for the UPS systems at six Metro B and D Line subway stations are nearing the end of their useful life and require replacement. These battery banks provide critical backup power, ensuring the uninterrupted operation of emergency lighting, communication, and Fire Life Safety (FLS) systems during utility power outages or fluctuations. This backup power is essential for maintaining the safety of passengers and employees, especially during station evacuations caused by utility outages. To proceed with the replacements, an increase in funding is necessary to award a task order for the battery banks.
Background
BACKGROUND
In October 2018, the Board approved establishing a task order bench contract under Request for Information and Qualification (RFIQ) No. OP44570-2. The contract award was made to two firms, M.C. Dean, Inc., and Skyler Electric Company, Inc. The purpose of the contract was to supply and install UPS batteries at B and D Line subway stations to replace aging batteries nearing the end of their useful life. The contract was authorized for a total of $2,244,000 for a two-year base period, with an additional $1,000,000 allocated for three one-year options, resulting in a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,468,400, inclusive of Contract Modification Authority (CMA). A no-cost contract modification was executed to extend the period of performance through May 30, 202...
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