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
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