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Replacement of Track Switch Boxes and Cleanouts
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DESCRIPTION: A request to purchase track switch boxes and cleanouts. |
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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 purchase order to Irwin Transportation Products to replace15 track switch boxes and 5 Cleanouts for an amount not to exceed $153,640.00.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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All remaining switch boxes and cleanouts on the St. Charles streetcar line are beyond their useful life and are damaged beyond repair due to normal wear and tear. We’ve already changed 10 switch boxes and 10 cleanouts in July of 2023. The switch boxes house all internal switch components and have deteriorated beyond repair as well as the cleanouts. If this procurement is denied, we will start to experience switch failures at an alarming rate.
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DISCUSSION:
The St. Charles switchboxes and cleanouts were designed by Irwin Transportation Products, and all have damages that’s beyond the scope of repairs that can be completed in causing the need for OEM replacement. The RTA was awarded funds through LA-2023-001.1042.12.4420 to make necessary repairs
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available through grant funding (LA-2023-001.1042.12.4420 ), total estimated cost of this equipment is $153,640.00 which will be funded by the grant mentioned above.
NEXT STEPS:
When approved to proceed with issuing a purchase order to purchase components.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Approved Sole Source Routing Sheet
3. Independent Cost Estimate
Prepared By: Floyd Bailey Jr
Title: Director of Rail Maintenance
Reviewed By: Ryan Moser
Title: Chief Asset Management Officer
Reviewed By: Gizelle Banks
Title: Chief Financial Officer
7/2/2024
Lona Edwards Hankins Date
Chief Executive Officer