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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
JULY 15, 2021
Subject
SUBJECT: GLASS REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION SERVICES
Action
ACTION: APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 2 to Contract No. OP1405120003367 with Los Angeles Glass Company, Inc. for Glass Replacement and Installation services in the amount of $900,000, increasing the contract four-year base term authority from $995,911 to $1,895,911.
Issue
ISSUE
The existing glass replacement and installation services contract term of a four-year base expires on August 31, 2023. Due to the increased rate of vandalism for damaged glass system-wide, there is insufficient authority remaining within the existing contract, therefore, approving Modification No. 2 to increase contract authority is required to ensure service continuity while providing timely response and safe environment to our patrons.
Background
BACKGROUND
On August 14, 2019, Metro executed a four-year base, firm fixed unit rate Contract No. OP1405120003367 with Los Angeles Glass Company, Inc., to provide glass replacement and installation services for Metro's bus and rail facilities system-wide.
Under the existing contract, the contractor is required to provide as-needed board-up for broken glass panels, glass replacement and installation services system-wide.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
There are various types of glass panels used throughout the Metro system for map cases, security guard shacks, fire hose and fire extinguisher cabinets, and elevators within the elevator cab, hoistway and doors. Standard glass panels are used for map cases, while special tempered laminated glass panels are used for the elevator hoistway, cabs and doors. Bullet-proof glass panels are also used for Metro's security guard shacks system-wide. Glass panels are subject to damage due to vandalism, breakage, accidents, and natural disasters requirin...
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