Meeting_Body
REVISED
OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
JANUARY 17, 2019
Subject
SUBJECT: A650-2015, HEAVY RAIL VEHICLE OVERHAUL AND CRITICAL COMPONENT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER:
A. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to increase the Life-of-Project (LOP) budget to Contract No. A650-2015, for the Heavy Rail Vehicle Overhaul and Critical Component Replacement Program (OCCRP), by $12,399,908 increasing the total Life-of-Project (LOP) budget from $86,662,000 to $99,061,908 as funded per attachment C; and
B. APPROVING Modification No. 3 to Contract A650-2015, with Talgo Inc., for the design and installation of the Train-To-Wayside Communication (TWC) System in the firm-fixed price amount of $2,044,908.
Issue
ISSUE
An on-board, vehicle TWC system is required to permit continued operation through the Division 20 Portal, Turnback and Storage tracks in the event of a TWC system failure at the Rail Operations Center (ROC).
Background
BACKGROUND
The Metro Red Line, which opened in January 1993, was designed to the latest standards available in the 1980’s and early 1990’s. The design included a Wayside Push Button in lieu of a TWC system. In the event of a system failure at the ROC, the Wayside Push Button is used to permit local routing of the vehicles to and from the mainline.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The Purple Line Extensions (Sections 1, 2 and 3) and Division 20 Portal, Turnback, Storage Project will have a TWC system installed to permit remote routing of trains from the ROC and ensure compliance with the improved headway requirements. In the event of a system failure at the ROC, an on-board, vehicle TWC system is required to permit local routing of the vehicles to and from the mainline.
The HR4000 HRVs will be delivered with a compatible TWC system. To ensure system and operational reliability, it is recommended that the 74 Option A650 HRVs currently undergoing a midlife modernization effort with Talgo, Inc., be equipped with a compatible on-board, vehicle TWC system.
The Diversity and Economic Opportunity Department (DEOD) did not recommend a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for this procurement as it is not applicable. This procurement falls under the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Transit Vehicle Manufacturer (TVM) goal in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26.49. However, Talgo Inc. has established a 6.51% goal under the FTA TVM goal.
Determination_Of_Safety_Impact
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
The approval of the Contractor recommendation will have a direct, positive impact to system safety, service quality, system reliability, maintainability and overall customer satisfaction.
Financial_Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The approved LOP budget for CP 206038 - A650 HRV Midlife Overhaul Project is $86,662,000. This amount includes funds for the HRV Overhaul project. The requested increase of $12,399,908 will increase the LOP amount to $99,061,908, and shall be funded by eligible Measure R/Measure M Funds, State, Federal and other Operations eligible funds.
Of the $12,399,908 requested $10,355,000 is for the addition of the Fire Mist Suppression System and was previously approved by the Board in September 2018 (File ID: 2018-0486). The remaining $2,044,908 is needed for the addition of the TWC system.
Since this is a multi-year contract, the cost center Manager, Project Manager, and Senior Executive Officer, Vehicle Engineering & Acquisition will be responsible for ensuring that Project costs are budgeted in future fiscal years.
Implementation_of_Strategic_Plan_Goals
IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Approval of this recommendation supports the following Metro Strategic Plan Goal: Deliver outstanding trip experiences for all users of the transportation system. This project will improve safety, service, and reliability in an effort to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Alternatives_Considered
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The Board may choose not to approve these contract modifications. However, this alternative is not recommended. In the event of a failure at the ROC, HRVs will not be able to set the operating route on the new Purple Line Extensions; thus, directly impacting customer service.
Next_Steps
NEXT STEPS
Upon Board approval, the contract modification will be exercised with Talgo, Inc.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Procurement Summary
Attachment B - Contract Modification Log
Attachment C - Funding & Expenditure Plan
Attachment D - DEOD Summary
Prepared_by
Prepared by: Andrew Kimani, Senior Project Control Manager, (213) 922-3221
Jesus Montes, Sr. Executive Officer, Vehicle Acquisition, (213) 418-3277
Reviewed_by
Reviewed by: James T. Gallagher, Chief Operations Officer, (213) 418-3108
Debra Avila, Chief Vendor/Contract Management Officer, (213) 418-3051
