SUBJECT:
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Approval of a resolution authorizing the Interim President & CEO, or their designee, to finalize and execute a contract with Luminator Technology Group for the purchase, installation, testing and commissioning of ten (10) DMU Air Treatment Systems for the GTW Stadler Rail Fleet, for a total board authorized amount of $342,262.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this action is available in the FY2023 Operating 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 is in alignment with Capital Metro’s commitment to provide a safe environment and reliable transportation system to its customers.
BUSINESS CASE: The Air Treatment Systems being installed will assist in controlling the spread of the SARS-COV-2 virus that causes COVID-2. With the continuous replenishment of internal air environment from passengers entering and departing the passenger vehicle this approved system will eliminate 99% of the SARS-COV-2 virus on all surfaces and internal environment of the DMU passage coach within 30 seconds of application. This system is supplying the most efficient and progressive process in controlling the spread of the SARS-COV-2 virus.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item was presented and recommended for approval by the Operations, Planning and Safety Committee on December 7, 2022.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Air Treatment Systems will control the SARS-COV-2 virus in the internal environment of our Rail vehicles in a very efficient matter. As a result, the riding public will have a much safer experience while using our services.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: Due to the nature of the solicitation a SBE goal was not established at this time.
PROCUREMENT: On August 2, 2022, a Request for Proposals was issued and formally advertised. By the closing date of September 13, 2022, one (1) proposal was received. The evaluation team used the following factors in the evaluation of proposals:
(1) The contractor demonstrated understanding of the project, the purpose/plan for the performance or the project and the technical approach proposed.
(2) The contractor demonstrated relevant work experience and technical background to perform the requirements of the project.
(3) Contractor product must meet EPA approved and provide certification to the effect to control the spreading of SARS-COV-2 virus.
(4) Contractor must have experience installing equipment in passenger transportation vehicles (Buses and Trains).
The proposal from Luminator Technology Group was determined to be the best value to the Authority, price and other factors considered. The contract is a definite quantity contract for a term of two hundred and fifty (250) days from the Contract Award Date in the amount of $342,262.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Rail Operations
RESOLUTION
OF THE
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
A1-2022-637
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and Capital Metro management strive to improve the overall Customer Satisfaction and safety of the transit services by implementing a DMU Air Treatment System; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and Capital Metro management recognize the need to execute this contract to allow Capital Metro to complete the installation of these DMU system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the Interim President & CEO, or their designee, is authorized to finalize and execute a contract with Luminator Technology Group, for the purchase, installation, testing and commissioning of ten (10) DMU Air Treatment Systems, in an amount not to exceed $342,262.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Leslie Pool