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SYSTEM SAFETY, SECURITY AND OPERATIONS COMMITEE
MAY 19, 2016
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: BLUE LINE BACK-UP POWER SYSTEM
ACTION: AWARD CONTRACT
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RECOMMENDATION
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AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed price Contract No. OP4978800, a sole source procurement, to American Power Systems, LLC. (APS), in the amount of $1,003,974, to furnish and install a replacement back-up power system for the Blue Line.
Issue
ISSUE
There were three recent Metro Blue Line (MBL) incidents where the service interruptions were a result of a power failure. In the event of a power outage from the utility provider, the power control system has a secondary battery system that activates to provide uninterrupted supervisory control of the substations. During each incident the battery back-up system failed to provide power to the control devices, resulting in service delays.
These systems are located in twenty-one Communications and Signal Rooms (CSR) along the MBL. The batteries are expired and need replacement in all CSR's. The current system cannot be relied upon to function as intended.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The MBL back-up power system is a vital part of ensuring safe and uninterrupted service. This procurement is for a replacement of the current back-up battery power system along the alignment. The contract allows APS to furnish and install the battery kits and all required hardware and software. They will also provide and maintain a warranty for the battery system as the sole authorized representative. The life expectancy of the new batteries is 20 years, and will require minimal maintenance. The installation for the entire MBL will be completed within six months of contract award.
Sole Source Justification
The significance of this sole source procurement is to ensure continued safe operational ability of the back-up power system. The current back-up power system was provided by C&D Technologies. Metro has used the ...
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