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Board of Trustees |
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FROM: |
Jon Larsen, Chief Capital Services Officer |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Dave Osborn, Acting Director of Capital Design and Construction |
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TITLE:
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Change Order: On-Call Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Task Order #26-008 - 600 South Grade Crossing (Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.)
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Procurement Contract/Change Order
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute Task Order 26-008, and associated disbursements, on the On-Call Infrastructure Maintenance task ordering contract with Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. in the amount of $473,591 to replace the 600 South grade crossing on the North/South TRAX line as part of the state of good repair transit asset management plan.
BACKGROUND:
On April 17, 2024, the UTA Board of Trustees approved the contract and authorized the Executive Director to execute the master task ordering agreement (MTOA) with Stacy and Witbeck Inc. for on-call maintenance services focused specifically on infrastructure assets.
The MTOA is contracted for a period of three years, plus two one-year options, with a total 5-year not-to-exceed amount of $45,000,000.
Tamping and regulating a rail line are essential maintenance activities that ensure the stability, safety, and smooth operation of a railway track. Tamping involves compacting and adjusting the ballast (the layer of crushed stones beneath and around the ties) to ensure the track is level and properly supported. Regulating involves redistributing and shaping the ballast to maintain the proper profile and ensure it is evenly distributed around the ties. Together, tamping and regulating maintain the integrity and geometry of the rail line, ensuring:
1. Smooth and safe train operations
2. Reduced long-term maintenance costs
3. Prolonged track life
DISCUSSION:
UTA Staff is requesting approval of Task Order 26-008 with Stacy Witbeck, Inc. to complete the removal and replacement of the 600 South grade crossing in the amount of $473,591
The scope of this request includes all time, labor, and other items needed to remove the old crossing, rail and concrete tubs and replace with new embedded crossing. These are essential maintenance activities that ensure the stability, safety, and smooth operation of a railway cars through the intersection and allow vehicles smooth travel over the tracks.
This task order is within the scope of the master task ordering agreement. The task order pricing has been determined to be fair and reasonable based on both a UTA independent cost estimate and performance of a price analysis.
CONTRACT SUMMARY:
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Contractor Name |
Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. |
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Contract Number |
23-03811-26-008 |
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Existing Contract Start/End Dates |
4/19/2024 - 4/30/2027 |
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New Contract Start/End Dates |
N/A - N/A |
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Current Contract Value to Date |
$33,930,075 |
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Change/Task Order Amount |
$473,591 |
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New Total Contract Value |
$34,403,666 |
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Procurement Method |
RFP Best Value |
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Budget Authority |
Approved 2026 Capital Budget |
ALTERNATIVES
Not replace the crossing, resulting in a rough track/vehicle interface. We would not be able to repair a cracked rail.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The 2026-2030 approved Five Year Capital Plan includes $473,591 for this task order. This work will occur in 2026 under the Grade Crossing project (SGR393). These costs will be offset by using federal formula grant funds. These funds are part of UTA’s yearly apportionment.
• 2026 Task Order Total: $473,591 (Account # 20-2502.55000.122403)
• Total Master Task Ordering Agreement not-to-exceed $45,000,000
• Total Master Task Ordering Agreement remaining balance: $10,596,334
The 2026 approved budget for SGR393 includes $2,000,000 for UTA’s Grade Crossing Program.
Current remaining 2026 approved budget for SGR393: $134,175
ATTACHMENTS:
• Task Order: On-Call Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Task Order 26-008: 600 South Grade Crossing (Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.)