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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a contract with G. Hyatt Construction for construction improvements and modifications to the Red Line train maintenance facility for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,282,136, which includes a 20% contingency.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this action is available in the FY2025 Capital Budget.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☒ 1. Customer ☐ 2. Community
☐ 3. Workforce ☒ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
Strategic Objectives:
☒ 1.1 Safe & Reliable Service ☐1.2 High Quality Customer Experience ☐ 1.3 Accessible System
☐ 2.1 Support Sustainable Regional Growth ☐ 2.2 Become a Carbon Neutral Agency
☐ 2.3 Responsive to Community and Customer Needs ☐ 2.4 Regional Leader in Transit Planning
☐ 3.1 Diversity of Staff ☐ 3.2 Employer of Choice ☐ 3.3 Expand Highly Skilled Workforce
☒ 4.1 Fiscally Responsible and Transparent ☐ 4.2 Culture of Safety ☐ 4.3 State of Good Repair
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT:
This agenda item aligns with maintaining a safe working environment and supporting the needs and growth of the agency.
BUSINESS CASE: CapMetro owns an existing Red Line commuter train maintenance facility located at 9315 McNeil Road, referred to as the North Operations Base. CapMetro is procuring the services of a general contractor to construct an extension of an existing warehouse, extend trackwork, and install a backup generator as needed for improved maintenance and storage functions. These improvements are needed to meet the required maintenance needs which support the Red Line commuter rail service to the public. Funding for this action is included in the FY2025 and proposed FY2026 Capital Budgets.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item was presented and recommended for approval at the Operations, Planning and Safety Committee meeting on May 7, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
CapMetro owns an existing Red Line commuter train maintenance facility located at 9315 McNeil Road, referred to as the North Operations Base. This construction contract includes a 2400 SF extension of the warehouse for additional storage of parts and materials, a 40-foot trackwork extension to store DMU wheel sets and allow extra space for DMU trains, plus a backup generator to provide resiliency for repairs and maintenance work if utility power is not available.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: A 10% SBE goal was placed on the solicitation. The awarded vendor has committed to 0% SBE participation. Good Faith Effort was submitted by the Contractor of their attempt to solicit SBEs.
PROCUREMENT: G. Hyatt Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest bid and was deemed responsive and responsible to the solicitation requirements. G. Hyatt Construction, Inc. submitted all the required documents with their bid, which was received prior to the established date and time for the receipt of bids. Customer references were checked and revealed a highly favorable performance record. A financial analysis was conducted revealing no financial concerns, reflecting that the firm has the adequate financial resources and capacity to conduct the work. G. Hyatt Construction, Inc. is not debarred on the Federal or State Debarred vendor lists. The price was determined to be fair and reasonable based on adequate competition and price analysis. This will be a fixed price contract for a total contract award amount of $1,901,780.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Capital Construction, Engineering & Design
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RESOLUTION
OF THE
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2025-1468
WHEREAS, CapMetro owns an existing commuter rail operations and maintenance facility located at 9315 McNeil Road, and
WHEREAS, the proposed construction improvements and modifications are needed to meet the required maintenance needs which support the Red Line commuter rail service to the public,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors, that the President & CEO, or her designee, is authorized to finalize and execute a contract with G. Hyatt Construction for construction improvements and modifications to the Red Line train maintenance facility for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,282,136, which includes a 20% contingency.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross