This resolution approves a modification to a contract with Siemens Mobility, Inc. to purchase 30 additional light rail vehicles for $130.4 million, while maintaining the original contract price and duration. The contract includes cancellation options until June 2025.
Resolution approving Modification No. 10 to Municipal Transportation Agency Contract No. 2013-19: Procurement of New Light Rail Vehicles, with Siemens Mobility, Inc., to exercise an option to procure 30 additional light rail vehicles in the amount of $130,409,780 plus applicable escalation costs, with cancellation provisions through June 2025, with no increase in the total Contract price or in the term of the Contract.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to procure additional light rail vehicles for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) as part of a long-term fleet expansion plan.
The SFMTA Board approved Contract No. 2013-19 with Siemens Industry, Inc. to provide up to 260 light rail vehicles, including options for expansion, for an amount not to exceed $1.19 billion.
The Board approved Modification No. 1 to exercise Option 1 for 40 additional LRVs to be delivered after the Phase 1 delivery of 24 vehicles.
Modification No. 2 was approved to update the list of approved major suppliers and clarify contract language.
Modification No. 3 was approved to add design changes for enhancements to passengers and reduce life-cycle costs.
Modification No. 4 was approved to procure four additional LRVs to serve the Chase Center, funded by the Golden State Warriors.
Modification No. 10 was approved to exercise an option to procure 30 additional LRVs for $130,409,780, with cancellation provisions through June 2025.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving Modification No. 10, allowing the procurement of additional light rail vehicles.
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