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Streetcar Motor Repair Contract
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DESCRIPTION: A request to repair 10 Canal and 10 St. Charles Streetcar Motors. |
AGENDA NO: N/A |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☒ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a contract to Irwin Transportation Products in the amount not to exceed $242,850.00 to repair 10 Canal (GE263) and 10 St Charles (Saminco 60) Streetcar motors.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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Numerous streetcar motors have failed on both streetcar lines and are needing repair due to normal wear and tear. Irwin Transportation was selected because they continuously provide us quality service with all repairs and they expedite RTA’s repairs at no additional charge. The total for this purchase is $242,850.00
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DISCUSSION:
The Canal and St. Charles streetcar fleet needs 7 streetcar motors to be repaired immediately and additional motors once replacements become available due to multiple failures that appear to be normal wear and tear. Irwin Transportation will conduct complete overhauls on all motors that are sent for repair at their facility. Irwin Transportation has also agreed to have all motors that are sent to them turned around in 15 days or less. By approving this procurement Rail Maintenance will be able to install 7 motors and improve streetcar availability on our streetcar fleet. The RTA was awarded funds through LA-2023-001.8640.12.42.06 to repair our motors.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available through grant funding (LA-2023-001.8640.12.42.06), the total estimated cost of these repairs is $ 242,850.00.
NEXT STEPS:
Once approved, staff will work to issue a purchase order to Irwin Transportation Products.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. ICE Streetcar Motors
3. Scope of Work
4. Procurement Summary Form
5. Administrative Review Form
Prepared By: Floyd Bailey Jr.
Title: Director of Rail Maintenance
Reviewed By: Ryan Moser
Title: Interim Chief Asset Management Officer
Reviewed By: Gizelle Banks
Title: Chief Financial Officer
10/13/2023
Lona Edwards Hankins Date
Chief Executive Officer