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SYSTEM SAFETY, SECURITY AND OPERATIONS COMMITTE
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: INCIDENT BASED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
ACTION: AWARD CONTRACT
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RECOMMENDATION
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AUTHORIZE:
A. the Chief Executive Officer to award Contract No. PS4497500 to SmartDrive Systems Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $16,556,545 to provide Incident Based Surveillance System (IBSS) services on Metro's bus and rail fleet from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2021; and
B. the amendment of the FY16 operating budget by $660,000 upon authorization of the SmartDrive contract; and
C. the amendment of the FY16 Adopted Budget to add 2 represented full time equivalents (FTE's).
Issue
ISSUE
The overall mission of Metro's bus and rail system is to ensure Los Angeles transit riders a safe and efficient mode of transportation throughout the greater Los Angeles region. Over the years, significant effort and progress has been made to reduce accidents and vehicle code violations through the initiation of an aggressive bus and rail operator training policy and program. Metro has also implemented technological strategies to improve bus and rail operator training techniques and processes for its employees, as well as refining and improving its operations through careful and diligent accident investigation. The implementation of this IBSS is one of these strategies.
The recommended contract award will allow Metro to continue to maintain its focus on safety and security. Currently, SmartDrive's IBSS is installed on the entire bus fleet as well as twenty-five rail cars on the Blue Line. This new five-year contract will maintain video surveillance services across Metro's bus fleet (approximately 2400 buses) and expand services to up to 518 rail cars by the completion of the five year contract term. The contracted service will provide the recording, timely access, and review of key operational activities in order to maintain and improve the safety ...
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