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Change Order Request: Agreement for Ferry Service Operations and Maintenance
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DESCRIPTION: The Thomas Jefferson (TJ) requires an engine overhaul due to reaching the manufacturer’s recommended service hours. |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☒ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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To ratify the Chief Executive Officer to execute a change order to LabMar’s contract for the overhaul of the Thomas Jefferson (TJ) engines. The cost for the maintenance work is $360,939.51.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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The RTA signed a long-term agreement with LabMar Ferry Services, LLC on January 29th, 2021, to operate and maintain ferry services. The Chalmette route currently has only one vessel servicing the route. Due to the consistent operation of this single vessel, it has now reached the manufacturer's recommended service hours, necessitating an overhaul of all its engines to ensure continued safe and reliable operation.
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DISCUSSION:
The RTA approved the 2024 ferry budget for LabMar Ferry Services at a cost of $10,978,119.00. The Thomas Jefferson (TJ) vessel services the Chalmette route and has been the sole boat on this route since March 2022. Due to the exclusive use of the Thomas Jefferson (TJ) on this route, it has reached the manufacturer's recommended service hours, necessitating an overhaul of all its engines. The cost to overhaul the engines is $360,939.51. Timely maintenance is crucial to prevent potential engine failures, which could pose safety risks to passengers and disrupt ferry services. Overhauling the engines now, as recommended by the manufacturer, is a proactive measure that can prevent more costly repairs or replacements in the future.
Thomas Jefferson’s (TJ’) current hours and manufacturer recommended hours:
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TJ’s Current Hours |
Manufacturer Recommendation |
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Port Main Engine - 31,750 |
20,000 |
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Starboard Main Engine -31,750 |
20,000 |
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Port Generator - 14,309 |
10,000 |
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Starboard Generator - 20,314 |
10,000 |
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Bow Thruster Engine - 13,549 |
10,000 |
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The funding $360,939.51 for this project is covered by state funds and will be coded to the following: 01-6100-02-9314-051-07-00-00000-00000
NEXT STEPS:
Upon board approval, the Chief Executive Officer will authorize a change order to the LabMar Ferry Contract to include the cost of the overhaul of Thomas Jefferson’s engines.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Board Resolution
2. RTA & LabMar Ferry Agreement
3. 2024 Approved Budget
4. Estimates for Engines
5. Change Order Routing
6. Overhaul Recommendation
Prepared By: Anitra Honore
Title: Senior Administrative Analyst
Reviewed By: Roberto Lopez
Title: Director of Marine Operations
Reviewed By: Justin Cayless
Title: Chief Transit Officer
Reviewed By: Gizelle Banks
Title: Chief Financial Officer
7/9/2024
Lona Edwards Hankins Date
Chief Executive Officer