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TO: |
Board of Trustees |
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THROUGH: |
Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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FROM: |
David Hancock, Chief Capital Service Officer |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Kyle Stockley, Manager of Capital Vehicles |
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TITLE:
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Contract: Jordan River Rail Service Center - Truck Shop Wheel Press (MAE-Eitel, Inc.)
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Procurement Contract/Change Order
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute contract #24-03880 and associated disbursements with MAE-Eitel, Inc. in the amount of $946,761.48 to design, build, and commission a new wheel press for the Jordan River Rail Service Center.
BACKGROUND:
With the growing and aging fleet of rail vehicles, rail vehicle overhaul services require a new wheel press machine to increase in-house capabilities for overhaul work.
In October 2024, UTA released a request for procurement (RFP) for a new wheel press for the Jordan River Rail Service Center truck shop. Bids were received and evaluated, and MAE-Eitel, Inc. was selected.
DISCUSSION:
UTA Staff is requesting approval of the contract with MAE-Eitel, Inc. to design, manufacture, test, deliver, install, and commission a RADS 2-250 wheelset assembly press machine capable of performing all pressing activities required to maintain, repair, and overhaul UTA’s rail vehicles.
The wheel press machine shall, at minimum, be capable of performing the following:
• S70 Light Rail Vehicle Mounting and Dismounting Operations
• SD-160 Light Rail Vehicle Mounting and Dismounting Operations
• SD-100 Light Rail Vehicle Mounting and Dismounting Operations
• Future UTA Light Rail and Frontrunner Vehicles
• MP36PH-3C Locomotives
• Bombardier Bi-Level Coaches and Cabs
• Opposing Force Test for all applicable press applications
CONTRACT SUMMARY:
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Contractor Name: |
MAE-Eitel, Inc. |
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Contract Number: |
24-03880 |
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Base Contract Effective Dates: |
March 12, 2025 - March 31, 2026 |
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Extended Contract Dates: |
N/A |
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Existing Contract Value: |
N/A |
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Amendment Amount: |
N/A |
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New/Total Contract Value: |
$946,761.48 |
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Procurement Method: |
RFP - Best Value |
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Budget Authority: |
Approved 2025 Capital Budget |
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ALTERNATIVES:
UTA could forgo the purchase of the new wheel press for the Jordan River Rail Service Center truck shop. Doing so would hamper UTA's ability to service its rail fleet and increase dependency on outside vendors for overhaul services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The expected spend for this request is $946,761.48. The approved 2025 Capital Budget includes $10,200,000 for UTA’s SGR040 Light Rail Vehicle Rehabilitation project.
• Approved 2025 Budget Total: $10,200,000
- After current encumbrances, including this contract, budget availability is $7.0 million.
• 2026 Plan: $11,342,000
• 2027 Plan: $8,919,000
• 2028 Plan: $6,801,000
• 2029 Plan: $3,661,000
ATTACHMENTS:
• Contract: Jordan River Rail Service Center Truck Shop Wheel Press (MAE-Eithel, Inc.)