This resolution authorizes the Municipal Transportation Agency to enter into a contract with Wabtec Passenger Transit for the overhaul of the brake systems on 68 LRV4 vehicles, costing up to $15,527,933 over a period of two and a half years. The work will begin once the resolution is approved.
Resolution authorizing the Director of the Municipal Transportation Agency to execute Contract No. SFMTA-2025-28-LOC: Phase 1 LRV4 Brake System Overhaul with Wabtec Passenger Transit to perform the scheduled overhaul of key components of the LRV4 brake system on 68 vehicles, for a contract amount not to exceed $15,527,933 and a term of two years and six months, effective upon approval of this Resolution.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to maintain the warranty and reliability of the LRV4 light rail vehicles' brake systems, following the identification of defects while under warranty.
The Board approved a contract with Siemens Mobility Inc. to provide light rail vehicles, which included a five-year warranty.
SFMTA placed 68 Siemens LRV4 vehicles into service, which are now due for a brake system overhaul.
SFMTA determined that the brake system overhaul contract is not a 'project' under CEQA, allowing it to proceed without further environmental review.
The SFMTA Board authorized the Director of Transportation to execute the contract with Wabtec for the overhaul of the brake system on 68 vehicles.
The Mayor's Office submitted a memo to the Board of Supervisors recommending approval of the contract with Wabtec.
The Board adopted the resolution authorizing the SFMTA to execute the contract with Wabtec for the brake system overhaul.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
