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CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Subject
SUBJECT: AIRPORT METRO CONNECTOR PROJECT
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER:
AUTHORIZING the CEO to direct specific Rail and Bus operations, communications and security equipment from single sources and to procure subcontracts to design, program and install proprietary rail and rail-car operating systems and equipment for the Airport Metro Connector (AMC) Project in order to safely and securely link critical station infrastructure with the currently installed rail systems and equipment on the Crenshaw/LAX Line (CLAX).
(REQUIRES TWO-THIRDS VOTE)
Issue
ISSUE
This action is to direct and allow the bidders on the AMC Project (AMC), currently issued, to single source specific rail and bus operations, communications, security and safety equipment and systems for the AMC Station Project to safely and securely connect and operate with the same equipment currently installed as part of the network for the CLAX line. As a new station on the established CLAX line, this procurement is required to ensure that the AMC Station has the critical equipment and systems in order to mitigate conflicts and maintain operations, communications, safety and security during both construction and public operations with the CLAX and Metro Systems overall.
Background
BACKGROUND
After award of the CLAX Line design-build contract authorized by the Board on June 26, 2014, a new Metro transit station at 96th Street was added to the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor to connect with the future Airport Automated People Mover (APM) system being built and operated by the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). This new station (AMC) was to be implemented under stand-alone contracts, competitively procured, for design and construction, and be fully integrated with the operations of the CLAX Line once constructed.
During extensive coordination of rail and bus operations throughout the de...
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