AGENDA ITEM 9-D
ACTION ITEM
TO:
FROM:
CHAIRMAN COVINGTON AND THE VRE OPERATIONS BOARD
RICH DALTON
DATE:
RE:
AUGUST 17, 2012
AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A TASK ORDER FOR ON-SITE
SUPPORT AT VRE MAINTENANCE FACILITIES
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RECOMMENDATION:
The VRE Operations Board is being asked to authorize the Chief Executive
Officer to issue a task order to STV, Inc., under the MEC V contract, to provide on-site mechanical process and audit support in an amount not to exceed
$282,750, plus a 10% contingency of $28,275, for a total amount not to exceed
$311,025.
BACKGROUND:
Over the past two years , VRE’s fleet equipment program has become extremely advanced and now includes state-of-the-art railcars and locomotives and advanced technology for equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting. At the same time, there has also been an increase in VRE ’s mechanical activities.
VRE continues to deploy initiatives to reduce repair cycle times, increase utilization and rolling stock reliability, reduce fuel consumption, and lower overall lifecycle maintenance costs. Through this task order STV will provide on-site support for audits and analysis to ensure VRE meets or exceeds established initiatives.
The scope of this task order includes monitoring mechanical operations, rolling stock availability, and fleet performance on a daily basis. It will also include

audits of equipment, both before and after routine maintenance and unscheduled repairs are performed by VRE contractors. All of this work will be completed while ensuring that VRE policies, procedures, and agreements are followed and documented.
Finally, STV will audit VRE policies and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure compliance and then recommend modifications where needed. This work will be performed over a period of one year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is the second task order issued for this effort. Funding for this project is included in the FY 2013 operating budget.
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TO: CHAIRMAN COVINGTON AND THE VRE OPERATIONS BOARD
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
RICH DALTON
AUGUST 17, 2012
AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A TASK ORDER FOR ON-SITE
SUPPORT AT VRE MAINTENANCE FACILITIES
WHEREAS, VRE has a GEC contract with STV, Inc. for Mechanical and
Engineering Consulting Services; and,
WHEREAS, VRE is transitioning its fleet to state-of-the-art railcars and locomotives and advanced technology for equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting; and,
WHEREAS , VRE is deploying several initiatives to reduce repair cycle times, improve utilization and reliability of rolling stock, reduce fuel consumption, and lower overall life cycle maintenance costs; and,
WHEREAS, STV will provide on-site support for audits and analysis to ensure
VRE meets or exceeds established initiative goals and objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the VRE Operations Board authorizes the Chief Executive Officer to issue a task order to STV, Inc., under the MEC V contract, to provide on-site mechanical process and audit support in an amount not to exceed $282,750, plus a 10% contingency of $28,275, for a total amount not to exceed $311,025.
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