Title
Agreement with Siemens for Charger Locomotive Branding
Overview
In order to further increase visibility and awareness of the Pacific Surfliner brand, the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency worked with the California Department of Transportation and Siemens to create a route-specific paint scheme that was applied to Siemens Charger locomotives that will be placed into service on the Pacific Surfliner. Board of Directors’ authorization is requested to allow the Managing Director to enter into a sole-source agreement with Siemens to fund the costs related to the updated paint scheme and decals on 12 of the 14 Charger locomotives, with all necessary funding being provided by the State.
Recommendation(s)
A. Authorize the Managing Director to enter into a sole source agreement with Siemens to fund updates to the paint scheme and exterior decals on 12 Charger locomotives that will be used on the Pacific Surfliner service, in an amount not to exceed $436,840.70.
B. Approve an amendment to the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency Fiscal Year 2018-19 operating budget of $437,000 to reflect expected project expenditures and associated revenues from the California Department of Transportation.