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SYSTEM SAFETY, SECURITY AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
JULY 20, 2017
Subject
SUBJECT: THIRTY-FIVE 60' ARTICULATED ZERO EMISSION
TRANSIT BUS CONTRACT
Action
ACTION: AWARD CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF 60' TRANSIT BUSES
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER:
A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed-price contract, Contract OP28367-001, Part D, to New Flyer of America for the manufacture and delivery of thirty-five 60' zero emission transit buses, in the amount of $51,211,033 for the base contract, including charging equipment, taxes and delivery; exclusive of any contract option buses, subject to resolution of any properly submitted protest.
B. AUTHORIZING the CEO to award an additional not-to-exceed amount of $8,839,064 for Optional Vehicle Features, Spare Parts, and Training Aids for a total combined contract amount not-to-exceed $60,050,097.
C. ESTABLISHING a life-of-project budget of $72,101,419 for the purchase of thirty five zero emission buses, charging equipment, installation costs, infrastructure upgrades, and contingency under CP 201073.
D. FINDING that the award to New Flyer of America is made to the Proposer that provides the agency with the best value and is most advantageous to Metro. The recommended price addresses all contract requirements and represents the best overall value when all RFP evaluation factor are considered.
E. RECEIVING AND FILING the presentation on the Strategic Planning for Metro's Transition to 100% Zero Emission Bus Fleet by 2030 (Attachment C).
Issue
ISSUE
Between FY18-FY22, Metro is scheduled to retire and replace two-hundred sixty (260) 60' CNG buses that will reach the end of their useful life. Recently, staff was also directed to initiate plans to operate only Zero Emission Buses on Metro's Orange Line by 2020.
This action authorizes the award of a contract for thirty five 60' buses to New Flyer for the replacement of retirement eligible CNG buses currently operating on...
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