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SYSTEM SAFETY, SECURITY AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
MARCH 17, 2016
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: METRO EXPRESSLANES CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SOLICITATION PACKAGES
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION
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AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to award a 16-month firm fixed price contract, Contract No. PS451860016612, to Cambria Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $1,149,538 for Metro ExpressLanes Consultant Services for Development of Solicitation Packages.
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ISSUE
In 2010, Metro entered into Contract No. PS0922102333 (existing contract) with Atkinson Contractors, LP (Atkinson) to design, build, operate and maintain the I-10 and I-110 ExpressLanes. The existing contract is slated to expire on February 22, 2019, if all option years are exercised.
Based on lessons learned, Metro intends to split the services provided under the current contract at the time of expiration into two separate contracts comprised of: (1) Roadside Systems which include dynamic messaging signage, tolling equipment, and vehicle sensors; and (2) Back Office/Customer Service Systems which includes dynamic pricing algorithm, violation processing, and a call center relocation to Los Angeles County.
The complexity of tolling procurements requires expertise in a myriad of areas. In accordance with best practices, Metro staff seeks to retain a professional services contractor to develop the two solicitation packages for these future contracts. The retention of a professional services contractor allows Metro to draw from highly specialized tolling and customer service experts. The professional services contractor would assist with the development of statements of work, system requirements, technical specifications, transition and phasing requirements, system diagrams, plans and cost estimates.
In light of the existing contract's termination date, the two solicitation packages for the future contracts must be finalized over the...
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