This resolution approves a contract with WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture for consulting services related to upgrading the train control system, lasting up to 10 years and costing up to $30 million. The agreement will begin once the resolution is officially approved.
Resolution approving an agreement with WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture for consulting services supporting the Communications-Based Train Control Upgrade Project for an initial five-year term, with five options to extend the term for an additional year, for a total of 10 years and an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 over the 10-year period, effective upon approval of this Resolution.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to upgrade the outdated Automatic Train Control System used by the SFMTA for the Muni Metro light rail system.
The SFMTA issued a Request for Proposals for a supplier of a Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system to replace the outdated Automatic Train Control System (ATCS).
The SFMTA issued a Request for Proposals for consulting services to support the procurement, design, and implementation of the new CBTC system.
The SFMTA received three proposals in response to the consulting services RFP, with WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture scoring the highest.
The Civil Service Commission approved the Personnel Services Contract request related to the consulting services for the Train Control Upgrade Project.
The Planning Department determined that the Train Control Upgrade Project is statutorily exempt under CEQA, allowing the project to proceed without further environmental review.
The SFMTA Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 240806-098, authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute the consulting services contract with WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving the agreement with WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture for consulting services supporting the Train Control Upgrade Project.
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