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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
MAY 16, 2019
Subject
SUBJECT: METRO GREEN LINE (MGL) TRACK CIRCUITS AND TRAIN-TO-WAYSIDE COMMUNICATION (TWC) UPGRADE - MODIFICATION NO. 2 FOR TRAIN CONTROL SIMULATOR LAB
Action
ACTION: APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 2 to Contract No. OP43306000 with Ansaldo STS USA, Inc. (Ansaldo STS) in the amount of $996,221, increasing the total contract value from $18,691,449 to $19,687,670, for the fabrication of a train control simulator lab.
Issue
ISSUE
The Metro Green Line (MGL) is presently upgrading the track circuits and TWC which provide train detection and transmit cab signals to maintain safe train speed and safe train separation. The system components require an extensive knowledge of electronics and software to properly maintain the train control system. The simulator lab will be used for providing maintenance troubleshooting and training Wayside personnel to identify and test for train control system failures that affect train movements.
Background
BACKGROUND
In February 2018, the Metro Board authorized the single source award of Contract No. OP43306000 to Ansaldo STS USA, Inc., in the amount of $18,655,967, for the upgrade of the MGL track circuits and TWC equipment.
In July 2018, Metro executed Modification No. 1, under the contract modification authority (CMA), in the amount of $35,482, increasing the contract value from $18,655,967 to $18,691,449. Modification No. 1 acquired train operations simulation services from Ansaldo STS to evaluate the MGL and Crenshaw Line train speeds, headway times, and turnback for the realignment of both main tracks at the future Airport Metro Connector Station Central Platform and the temporary shoofly which will be in service during construction of the station.
Approval of Modification No. 2 increases the contract value by $996,221 from $18,69...
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