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SYSTEM SAFETY, SECURITY AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: FENCE REPAIR AND INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR METRO RAIL RIGHTS-OF-WAY, FACILITIES AND PARCEL PROPERTIES
ACTION: APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD
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RECOMMENDATION
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AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed unit rate Contract No. OP4056400OP for Fence Repair and Installation Services for Metro Rail Rights-of-Way, Facilities and Parcel Properties with APW Construction Inc, DBA Ace Fence Co., for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,800, for the three-year base period effective April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2019, plus $343,200 for the first option year, and $352,800 for the second option year, for a combined total of $1,696,800.
Issue
ISSUE
There are multiple types of fencing systems installed on the perimeters of Metro operational and non-operational railroad properties throughout Los Angeles County. Property fences are subject to damage due to vandalism, forced entries, vehicle accidents and natural disasters requiring repair on an as-needed basis.
As Metro continues to upgrade the existing infrastructure, expand its services to include new rail construction stations and facilities, and continuously refine Metro's safety requirements and procedures, timely response to fencing repair and installation is required.
An ongoing fence replacement installation, maintenance, and repair service is necessary for rapid response to emergencies, to prevent endangering lives, protect public properties by restricting access to Metro-owned facilities, and to secure other restricted areas.
Under the existing contract OP3344112821 due to expire March 31, 2016, several necessary as-needed fencing repair and installation services have been provided in support of Metro's construction and maintenance safety related projects. To ensure service continuity providing safe and timely fencing repair and installation services, a new...
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