Title
Amendment to Cooperative Agreement No. L-9-0005 for the Rail 2 Rail Program with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
Overview
On March 18, 2019, the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency Board of Directors approved an agreement between the Southern California Regional Rail Authority and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation for the Rail 2 Rail Program between Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink passenger rail services on the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo rail corridor for a period of one year, through June 30, 2020. This agreement was subsequently extended through September 30, 2020. Staff recommends the Board of Directors approve an amendment to extend the existing agreement through June 30, 2021, to allow for continuity of transportation options and time to pursue the development of an alternate program for the Rail 2 Rail Program.
Recommendation(s)
Authorize the Managing Director to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative Agreement No. L-9-0005 between the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency, Southern California Regional Rail Authority, and National Railroad Passenger Corporation to extend the contract term for a period of nine months through June 30, 2021, and increase the total contract value in the amount of $1,854,000, for a total contract value of up to $4,254,000.