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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
AUGUST 18, 2022
Subject
SUBJECT: METRO FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to:
A. EXECUTE contract modifications for 4 existing Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) contracts in an aggregate amount of $4,466,000 thereby increasing the contract amounts from $4,816,957 to $9,282,957 and extending the periods of performance for the following contracts:
* Beat 24: T.G. Towing, Inc. Contract No. FSP2833200FSP1424, for $582,000 for up to 12 months, increasing the total contract amount from $4,114,302 to $4,696,302;
* Beat 29: Platinum Tow & Transport, Inc. Contract No. FSP3470600B29, for $438,000 for up to 12 months, increasing the total contract amount from $3,707,024 to $4,145,024;
* Beat 42: Platinum Tow & Transport Contract No. FSP2842100FSP1442, for $438,000 for up to 12 months, increasing the total contract amount from $3,526,231 to $3,964,231; and
* Beat 60: Freeway Towing, Inc. Contract No. FSP5768900B60, for $3,008,000 for up to 24 months, increasing the total contract amount from $5,255,700 to $8,263,700.
B. APPROVE a change in the beat cap policy to increase the number of FSP Light Duty (FSPLD) tow service beats that a vendor can be awarded from 2 to 4, establish a two beat cap limit for FSP Heavy Duty (FSPHD), and a one contract cap for FSP Regional (FSPR) (Regional contracts are comprised of multiple beats).
Issue
ISSUE
Recommendation A authorizes contract modifications in the aggregate amount of $4,466,000 to extend existing FSP tow service contracts to ensure no gaps in service.
Recommendation B increases the maximum number of FSPLD beats a vendor may have under contract, from 2 to 4 beats. In the last 3 solicitations for FSPLD beats, there have not been sufficient responsive/responsible bidders to award all contracts offered. The change to the beat cap is expected to increase ...
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