HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1980/03/11 Item 13COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item 13
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ITEM TITLE: Resolution /D63 A Approving contract between the City of
Chula Vista and Wilbur Smith & Associates for professional
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transit consultant services
SUBMITTED BY: Development Services Administrator C" G~(4/5ths Vote: Yes Nox )
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As previously discussed with the Council, MTDB will soon be constructing
a transit center at their "H" Street Station. The City's original 5-
year Transit Development Plan recommends a "pulse scheduled" bus system
with vehicles emanating from this transit center. As of yet, this
proposed pulse scheduled system has not been planned. We have also
recently discussed with Council the need for the City to analyze the
most feasible arrangements available for maintaining transit vehicles
(such as constructing a facility for joint South Bay operators usage).
Therefore, it is my
:RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve a consultant contract with Wilbur
Smith & Associates to perform the following tasks:
1. Analyze and develop revised CVT bus routes and schedules;
2. Conduct a bus maintenance feasibility alternative analysis.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable
DISCUSSION:
Since adequate manpower is not presently available in-house nor does
staff have the technical expertise needed to effectively perform both
tasks, requests for proposals were sent out nationwide to about 40
consulting firms in November, 1979. Eight firms submitted written
proposals to perform either one or the other or both of the above listed
tasks. A committee comprised of staff from Chula Vista, CPO, and the
County Department of Transportation selected the following five
qualified firms to be invited to an oral interview:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Barton-ASChman
Wilbur Smith &
TAMS
PBQ&D
& Associates
Associates
Mohl-Perry & Associates
These firms were interviewed by a separate panel chosen by the City
Manager made up of staff from Chula Vista, CPO, MTDB, and the County.
Based primarily on relevant prior experience and staff capabilities, the
interview committee has recommended that Wilbur Smith & Associates be
awarded the contract to perform both tasks. I concur with their
recommendation.
O/l~~ Continued
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Form A-113 (Rev. 11/79)
Item No. 13
P4eeting Date 3-11-80
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Task One of the proposed study requires that:
a) Existing CVT routes and schedules be studied and revised as
necessary to improve system efficiency.
b) Routes and schedules are to be developed to reflect a "pulse
scheduling" system.
A maximum of $6500 has been budgeted for the preparation of Task One.
Task Two requires that:
a) A determination be made of the maintenance requirements of
CVT over the next 10 years.
b) An evaluation of feasible maintenance alternatives be made
in order to locate the optimal maintenance facility and site
for the future CVT fleet, if indeed such a facility will be
required at all.
A maximum of $8500 has been budgeted for the preparation of Task Two.
Both tasks will be completed by the consultant and a draft final report
will be submitted to staff within 10 weeks after they receive the City's
notice to proceed, anticipated to be sent out in late March. I will
forward the consultant's final report with my recommendations to Council
shortly thereafter.
Sufficient funds have been budgeted in the FY1979-80 Transit
Professional Services account for the costs of this consultant study.
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