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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
AUGUST 18, 2022
Subject
SUBJECT: HEAVY RAIL VEHICLE FLEET VINYL SEAT OVERHAUL
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 4 to Contract No. MA52153000 with Molina Manufacturing for the A650 Heavy Rail Vehicle (HRV) Vinyl Seat Overhaul contract to extend the Period of Performance by 24 months through September 4, 2025, and increase the Not-to-Exceed Total Contract Price by $499,110, from $475,040.24 to $974,150.24.
Issue
ISSUE
The A650 Red and Purple HRV vinyl seat overhaul project is in line with Metro's "Customer First," "Cleanliness Program," improving the Customer Experience initiatives by providing clean and safe rail vehicles for all Metro customers.
In recent months, Metro has identified an increase in seat damage. This has led to the fabric seat material's wear and tear, leaving unclean and/or unsafe seat conditions. The overhaul program not only provides a lower cost to the agency but replaces the fabric material with a vinyl material that is easier to clean, sanitize, and wipe down.
Additionally, due to the increase in vandalism on the subway cars, particularly with "graffiti" on the vinyl seat inserts, it has become increasingly necessary to replace seat inserts to properly maintain the car interiors. Extending the contract and increasing the contract price by $499,110 gives the staff the authority to execute the necessary repairs and replacements.
To date, Metro has replaced a total of 9,600 seats for the A650 Red and Purple HRV fleet. Currently, there are 600 seats in need of replacement to complete this project. In addition, the contract modification will not only complete the remaining seat replacements and will support additional seat replacements on an as-needed basis.
Background
BACKGROUND
Contract No. MA52153000 was awarded to Molina Manufacturing on Septe...
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