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OPERATIONS, SAFETY AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Subject
SUBJECT: SYSTEMWIDE BUS NETWORK RESTRUCTURING PLAN
Action
ACTION: APPROVE MODIFICATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
APPROVE Modification No. 1 to Task Order No. PS878320003041, under Contract No. PS4010-3041-F-XX, with Cambridge Systematics, Inc. for additional enhancements to the systemwide bus network restructuring plan for a firm fixed price of $764,325, increasing the total Task Order value from $1,295,762 to $2,060,087, and extending the period of performance through December 30, 2021.
Issue
ISSUE
The NextGen Bus Study is to design a new bus network that is more relevant, reflective of, and attractive to the residents of LA County. We believe this redesigned network will improve service to current customers, attract new customers, and win back past customers.
As we progress through the study, it is necessary for additional tasks to be completed to ensure comprehensive and effective public outreach and final implementation.
As the Modification amount exceeds Metro's Chief Executive Officer's delegation of contracting authority, staff is requesting Board approval for the task order modification.
Background
BACKGROUND
In November 2017, Cambridge Systematics, Inc. was awarded the Systemwide Bus Network Restructuring Plan task order for an amount of $1,295,762. As the project moves forward, additional technical work is necessary to address several new enhancements which were not originally included. These enhancements include improved network optimization, stakeholder project team coordination, public outreach, implementation support and evaluation of results.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Network Optimization - Given the number of new findings from preliminary data on markets and travel demand, there is a need to delve further into this new data. The data will be analyzed to integrate with traditional route segment evaluation information in order t...
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