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Contract Award for On-Call Technical Safety Support Services
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DESCRIPTION: The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) requires on-call technical safety support services to assist the Safety Department in maintaining compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and State safety requirements while advancing agency safety initiatives. The selected contractor will provide specialized technical consulting support for safety planning, regulatory compliance, audits, training, and major capital projects.
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ACTION REQUIEST: Approval
RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the Interim Chief Executive Officer to award a contract to IKJ Enterprises for On-Call Technical Safety Support Services in an amount not to exceed $900,000 for a term of three (3) years.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) requires specialized on-call technical safety consulting services to support the Safety Department in maintaining compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations, State safety requirements, and industry best practices. These services will provide additional technical expertise to assist with safety planning, Agency Safety Plan (ASP) implementation, Safety Management System (SMS) activities, audits, regulatory compliance, technical training, and other specialized safety initiatives.
Following the competitive Procurement process, IKJ Enterprises was determined to be the responsive and responsible proposer whose qualifications best meet RTA's operational and technical requirements.
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DISCUSSION:
Maintaining a comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS) and ensuring compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations are among RTA's highest priorities. IKJ Enterprises will provide specialized technical safety consulting services to supplement internal staff with expertise as needed throughout the contract term.
Services may include assista...
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