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TO: |
Board of Trustees |
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THROUGH: |
Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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FROM: |
Viola Miller, Chief Financial Officer |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Kensey Kunkel, Project Manager-Fares |
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TITLE:
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Change Order: Next Generation Fare Collection System Change Order No. 4 - Media Converters (Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc.)
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Procurement Contract/Change Order
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute change order No.4 and associated disbursements in the amount of $266,200 with Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc. for the purchase of Media Converters.
BACKGROUND:
On March 22, 2023, the Board of Trustees approved a contract with Scheidt and Bachmann to provide a next generation fare collection system. Since the original contract was approved, UTA staff have been working closely with Scheidt and Bachmann to do more detailed planning. Staff have determined that contract adjustments are necessary to successfully deliver this project as originally intended.
Change Order 4 will include a contract adjustment of $266,200 for the purchase of media converter kits. The Scheidt and Bachman supplied platform validators support RJ45 connection, however UTA’s existing platform infrastructure supports fiber connectivity. The media converter will bridge connectivity between the two sources.
The parties agreed within the original contract to handle additional connectivity requirements through the change order process. Change Order 4 increases the contract value by $266,200 and is therefore being presented for approval.
DISCUSSION:
Change Order No. 4 will include the following:
1. Media Converter Kits
2. Hardware Development
3. Certification Process
4. Project Management
CONTRACT SUMMARY:
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Contractor Name: |
Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc. |
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Contract Number: |
22-03566-04 |
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Base Contract Effective Dates: |
April 1, 2023 thru March 30, 2031 |
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Extended Contract Dates: |
N/A |
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Existing Contract Value: |
$32,105,482 |
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Amendment Amount: |
$266,200 |
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New/Total Contract Value: |
$32,371,682 |
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Procurement Method: |
Competitive Bid (RFP) |
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Budget Authority: |
Approved 2024 Capital Budget |
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ALTERNATIVES:
UTA could consider replacing or augmenting existing platform connectivity with RJ45; however, media converters may still be required for connectivity on some platforms due to the design limitations of RJ45. Staff does not recommend a change to wiring infrastructure and recommends utilizing media converters to connect platform validators to existing fiber connections.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An increase to the contract value in the amount of $266,200. Funding for this is included in the Approved 2024 Capital Budget in project ICI222.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Change Order No. 4 (Scheidt & Bachmann)