Title
PHX Sky Train Stage 2 System Designer Technical Consultant Services - Amendment No. 2 - AV10000011 (Ordinance S-43147)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract 124053 with Lea + Elliott, Inc., to provide additional system designer technical consultant services for the Phoenix (PHX) Sky Train Stage 2 project. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The City Council approved Lea + Elliott, Inc.'s initial contract and several contract amendments for the PHX Sky Train project. To date, Lea + Elliott, Inc. has overseen the design, installation and testing of the PHX Sky Train system for both of the completed stages (Stage 1 and Stage 1A). Lea + Elliott, Inc. has also provided technical consulting services for the procurement of the train system provider Bombardier Transportation USA, Inc., Lea + Elliott, Inc.'s services under this amendment will include providing initial train system technical consultant services for the Stage 2 extension of the PHX Sky Train by coordinating the system design with the fixed facilities designer and assisting with procurement negotiations with Bombardier Transportation USA, Inc.
The PHX Sky Train Stage 2 project will extend from Terminal 3 to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Rental Car Facility. The PHX Sky Train system is composed of the guide beams, running surfaces, electrical propulsion systems, train control systems, train cars and other improvements. The technical consultant develops the train system design criteria and specifications, assists in negotiating system costs, reviews the system design, inspects the construction, and observes the performance testing of the system.
Procurement Information
Lea + Elliott, Inc., was chosen to provide system designer technical consulting services for the entire PHX Sky Train project using a qualifications-based selection according to Section 34-603 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.
Contract Term
The contract term for Amendment No. 2 will be completed by July 31, 2017. Contract work scope identified and incorporated into the contract prior to the end of the contract may be agreed to by the parties, and work may extend past the termination for work in progress. No additional contract work scope changes may be executed after the end of the contract term.
Financial Impact
Lea + Elliott, Inc.'s fee will not exceed $1 million including all subconsultants and reimbursable costs. Funds are available in the Aviation Department's Capital Improvement Program budget using Passenger Facility Charge revenues. Contract payments may be made up to contract limits for all rendered contract services, which may extend past the contract termination.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was approved by the Downtown, Aviation, Economy and Innovation Subcommittee on Oct. 5, 2016, and presented to the Phoenix Aviation Advisory Board on Oct. 20, 2016. The Phoenix City Council approved and authorized the Aviation Department to proceed with development of the Aviation Capital Investment Plan, including Sky Train Stage 2, on Oct. 25, 2016.
Council approved Contract No. 124053 for PHX Sky Train System Design Technical Consulting Services for Stage 1 on June 18, 2008, and Amendment No. 1 on Oct. 19, 2011, for PHX Sky Train System Design Technical Consulting Services for Stage 1A.
Location
The project is located at 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is recommended by Deputy City Managers Paul Blue and Mario Paniagua, the Aviation Department and the City Engineer.