CAP Metro
File #: AI-2021-136   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/28/2021 In control: Board of Directors
On agenda: 8/30/2021 Final action: 8/30/2021
Title: Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or his designee, to finalize and execute a contract with Modern Railway Systems, Inc., for the construction of the Lakeline to Leander Double Track Project, plus optional McKalla special track components for a total not to exceed amount of $8,301,404, which includes a 20% contingency.
Attachments: 1. Lakeline to Leander Presentation

 

SUBJECT:

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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or his designee, to finalize and execute a contract with Modern Railway Systems, Inc., for the construction of the Lakeline to Leander Double Track Project, plus optional McKalla special track components for a total not to exceed amount of $8,301,404, which includes a 20% contingency.

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding for this action is available in the FY2022 Capital Budget

 

STRATEGIC PLAN:

Strategic Goal Alignment:

1.  Internal/External Customer Service Excellence   2. Stakeholder Engagement

3.  Financial and Environmental Sustainability          4. Staff Development                                             5.  Agency Growth Management          

 

Strategic Objectives:

1.1 Safety & Risk                        1.2 Continuous improvement          1.3 Dynamic Change

1.4  Culture of Innovation         2.1 Be an Employer of Choice           2.2 Organization Development

2.3 Organization Culture            3.1 Resource optimization                3.2 Safety Culture

3.3 Environmental Leadership  4.1 Educate & Call to Action             4.2 Build Partnerships

4.3 Value of Transit                      4.4 Project Connect

 

EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Currently, there is a single main track between the Lakeline and Leander Stations. There is a need for a double track midway between the Lakeline and Leander Stations to establish a meet point for passing trains in order to support plans for improved service frequency and reliability.

 

BUSINESS CASE: To support Capital Metro’s goal of continuous improvement of the customer experience, a segment of double track is necessary between the Leander and Lakeline stations. The funding for this project is included in the FY 2022 capital budget and five year capital improvement plan

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item was presented and recommended for approval by the Operations, Planning and Safety Committee on August 18, 2021

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In 2020, Capital Metro began working on feasibility options for double tracking sections of the railroad in order to provide improved frequency in full compliance with the Board adopted safety standards and reliability of transit service. After evaluating several options, a location between the Lakeline and Leander Stations (Park Street and Discovery Blvd.) was selected as the priority for design and construction of a double track section.  This segment of double track will support the agency’s future service plans, including improved service frequency and reliability 

 

The contractor will construct the additional track and associated retaining wall, replace a 15-foot bridge with a precast concrete culvert, encase the base water line under the tracks, add wayside signalization and make necessary modifications to the Positive Train Control (PTC) system. This contract also includes the option for providing a rail crossover and turnout for the McKalla rail station project.

 

DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION:

 

The SBE goal is 19.70%. The prime contractor will meet 23.9% utilizing the following SBE subcontractors:

 

DBE Subcontractors

Race/Gender

Services/Products

DBE Responsive

  McAllen Signal and Boring   McAllen, TX

 Hispanic / Female

Install Signal System 

       6%

HAFCO Austin, TX

Hispanic/ Male

Supply and Install Track

15%

JC Communications Leander, TX

Caucasian/ Female

Supply, Install, Splice, Conduit, and Fiber 

.9%

Environmental Safety Services    Austin, TX

Hispanic/ Male

Erosion Controls

1.2%

Avery’s Lawn Care & Landscaping   Round Rock, TX

Black/ Male

Supply and install erosion controls

.8%

 

23.9%

 

 

PROCUREMENT: On May 6, 2021, a Request for Proposal was issued and formally advertised. By the closing date of June 14, 2021, four (4) proposals were received. The proposals were rated based on the following evaluation factors:                       


1.) The offeror’s demonstrated, relevant work experience and capabilities of the firm and of the proposed project personnel on projects of a similar size and complexity. (30%)
                     
2.) Experience in design of Signal systems and PTC modifications and installation & testing. (25%)
                     
3.) Demonstrated understanding of the requirements in the Technical Specifications, Plans, and the Scope of Work as described in Exhibit F. (25%)
                     
                     
4.) Offeror’s Demonstration of financial capability is appropriate to the size and scope of the project. (20%).

 

The proposal from Modern Railway Systems was ranked highest, all factors considered. The contract is a fixed price contract. The period of performance is for 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

 

RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Capital Projects

 

 

 

 

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RESOLUTION

OF THE

CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF TRAVIS                      

AI-2021-136

 

WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and Capital Metro management endeavor to provide the best customer service experience and to better serve Central Texas residents; and

 

WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and Capital Metro management recognize the need for a segment of double track for the MetroRail Red Line between Park Street and Discovery Blvd.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the President & CEO, or his designee, is authorized to finalize and execute a contract with Modern Railway Systems, Inc., for the construction of the Lakeline to Leander Double Track Project, plus optional McKalla special track components for a total not to exceed amount of $8,301,404, which includes a 20% contingency

 

 

 

____________________                                                                                    Date: ____________________

Secretary of the Board

Eric Stratton