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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
OCTOBER 20, 2016
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR BUS FACILITIES CAPITAL PROGRAM
ACTION: AWARD AND EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award to MARRS Services, Inc. a three-year cost-plus fixed fee Contract No. PS601800026331 for Construction Management Support Services for Metro Bus Projects with the most qualified firm in the amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a base term of three years plus two one-year options, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.
Issue
ISSUE
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) requires professional services from a qualified Construction Management Support Services (CMSS) firm to support the design review, construction management, and administration of the construction contracts for various Metro Bus projects to ensure compliance with contract requirements and government regulations.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
On March 23, 2016, requests for proposals were issued for CMSS services to assist Metro in managing the construction of Bus Facilities Capital Projects. The CMSS Contract is a cost-plus fixed fee contract for a base term of three (3) years with two, one-year options. If Metro decides to exercise the additional option years in the CMSS contract, rates for the option years will be negotiated prior to the end of the base contract period. Option 1 will be to extend the CMSS services and option 2 will be for contract closeout. This contract was procured as a Small Business Enterprise Set- Aside.
Since the CMSS contract is a cost plus fixed fee contract, consultant services will be performed using Annual Work Plans (AWP). Each AWP will include negotiated direct labor, overhead rates, general and administrative expenses, fee, and negotiated hours for the level of effort to match the work. The AWPs will be funded from the existi...
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