SUBJECT:
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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a contract with Modern Rail Systems to purchase, install, test and commission defect detectors on the Central Subdivision installing two new locations for a base term of one (1) year in an amount not to exceed $900,507.
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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: The overall goal of the project is to establish defect detector sites that will detect and transmit information regarding train-related issues that may encroach on the integrity of CapMetro's alignment and the safety of rail operations. These systems aim to identify small problems before they escalate into major, costly, and potentially dangerous situations.
BUSINESS CASE: Investing in standardized, modern railroad Defect Detector sites along CapMetro's alignment will significantly enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and reduce long-term costs.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The item was presented and recommended for approval by the Operations, Planning and Safety Committee on April 14, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This resolution is to contract a vendor to purchase and install two new Defect Detectors on ...
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