Meeting_Body
AD HOC TRANSIT POLICING OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
MAY 19, 2016
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: TRANSIT COMMUNITY POLICING SERVICES
ACTION: CONTRACT MODIFICATION
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RECOMMENDATION
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AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 13 to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. PS2610LASD with the County of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) to provide law enforcement services for up to six (6) months for the period covering July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 in the amount of $56,296,146, thereby increasing the total contract value from $569,570,714 to $625,866,860.
Issue
ISSUE
The current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) will expire on June 30, 2016. The proposed MOU modification will extend the term of the MOU to align with the scheduled implementation date of the new Transit Policing contract.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
On June 18, 2015, the Board authorized a twelve (12) month contract extension of the LASD contract, for the period covering July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, to complete the following items:
1. Review draft Transit Policing Statement of Work with the Ad Hoc Transit Policing Oversight Committee Board members (Per Motion By: Mayor Garcetti, Supervisor Molina, Supervisor Antonovich, and Director Fasana);
2. Release the Request for Proposal for Transit Policing Contract; and
3. Provide Law Enforcement Services to Foothill and Expo Extensions and add additional administrative staff and Deputies to support the new Transit Policing Division and current rail lines.
On February 5, 2016, Metro issued a new solicitation for a five-year Transit Policing contract. The statement of work took into consideration the workload and staffing recommendations of the Office of the Inspector General (based on a Board directed audit conducted by Bazilio Cobb Associates of the current LASD MOU). Following the release of the solicitation, one of the proposers requested a sixty (60) day extension. Proposals are now due on May 27, 2016. Staff anticipates bringing an award recommendation to the September Board meeting.
The extended solicitation period provided potential proposers with additional time to obtain the necessary internal approvals and consider alternative technical proposals.
Staff is requesting a six (6) month extension to the current contract to ensure continuous safety and protection for our patrons, employees and critical infrastructure protection until a new contract is in place.
Determination_Of_Safety_Impact
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
The authorization of FY17 contract extension will provide a positive impact on safety for our employees and patrons by mitigating potential terrorist incidents and deterring crimes on our transit system.
Financial_Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The funding of $56,296,146 for Modification No. 13 is included in the FY17 budget in Cost Center 2610, System Security and Law Enforcement, under multiple bus and rail operating projects in Account 50320-Contract Services
Impact on Bus and Rail Operating and Capital Budget
The FY17 funding for contract Transit Policing Services will come from Enterprise Fund revenues (fares, sales tax revenues, and TDA4). These funds are eligible for bus and rail operating and capital expenses.
Alternatives_Considered
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The Board may decide not to authorize the modification to the existing contract. The alternative is not recommended because this is a critical security program and we do not currently have in place an alternative policy or strategy, nor do we have security assets to provide the current level of protection for our customers and employees that will be supported by Modification No. 13. Further, this would result in a minimal level of protection for our customers, employees, and critical infrastructure.
Next_Steps
NEXT STEPS
Upon approval by the Board, staff will execute Modification No. 13 with LASD under the current MOU No. PS2610LASD to continue providing transit law enforcement services until the replace contract begins.
Metro staff intends to return to the Board in September 2016 to recommend award of a new Transit Policing contract.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Procurement Summary
Attachment B - Contract Modification/Change Order Log
Attachment C - DEOD Summary
Prepared_by
Prepared by: Alex Wiggins, Executive Officer, System, Security & Law Enforcement, (213) 922-4433
Reviewed_By
Reviewed by: Ivan Page, Interim Executive Director, Vendor/Contract Management, (213) 922-6383
Stephanie Wiggins, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, (213) 922-1023
