EXHIBIT A-2 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS.pdf

Price and Payment Procedures

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SECTION 01 20 00

PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Specifications for measurement and payment as they apply to the Work, and includes provisions applicable to lump sum prices, unit prices, and allowances, as indicated.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01 29 73: Schedule of Values

1.03 REFERENCES (Not Used)

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE (Not Used)

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Applications for Payment.

1.06 DEFINITIONS (Not Used)

1.07 LUMP-SUM MEASUREMENT

A. Lump-sum measurement will be for the entire item, unit of work, structure, or combination thereof, as specified herein and as indicated in the Contract Schedule of Quantities and Prices.

1. Progress payments for lump-sum items or amounts in accordance with a well-balanced, detailed program of payment-apportioning in the Schedule of Values, prepared by the Contractor and submitted to Metro or its designee for approval. Such payment-apportioning may require modifications during the Contract term, as determined by Metro or its designee.

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2. The Schedule of Values for each lump-sum item shall show fixed definable and measurable quantities where possible and unit prices therefore as developed and assigned by the Contractor to the different features of the Work and major subdivisions thereof. The summation of extensions of quantities and unit prices and related costs shall equal the amount of the lump-sum price in the Contract Schedule of Quantities and Prices.

3. Applications for progress payments will be based on the approved Schedule of Values and from the approved progress schedule, reflecting the progress which occurred during the payment period as approved by Metro or its designee.

1.08 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES FOR UNIT PRICES

A. Measurement Standards: Work to be paid for at a Contract unit price per unit measurement, as indicated in the Contract Schedule of Quantities and Prices, will be measured by Metro or its designee in accordance with United States Standard Measure.

A ton shall consist of 2,000 pounds avoirdupois.

B. Measurement by Weight:

1. Reinforcing steel, steel shapes, castings, miscellaneous metal, metal fabrications, and similar items to be paid for by weight shall be measured by scale or by handbook weights for the type and quantity of material actually furnished and used.

2. Unless shipped by rail, material to be measured and paid for by weight shall be weighed on sealed scales regularly inspected by the California State Division of Measurement Standards or its designated representative, furnished by and at the expense of the Contractor. All weighing, measuring, and metering devices shall be suitable for the purpose intended and shall conform to the tolerances and specifications as outlined in the California Code of Regulations, Title 4, Chapter 9, and Division 5.

3. Provide or utilize platform scales of sufficient size and capacity to permit the entire vehicle or combination of vehicles to rest on the scale platform while being weighed.

Combination vehicles may be weighed as separate units provided they are disconnected while being weighed. Costs incurred as a result of regulating, adjusting, testing, inspecting, and certifying scales shall be borne by the Contractor.

4. A licensed weigh master shall weigh all materials weighed on scales furnished by the Contractor. Metro or its designee may be present to witness the weighing and to check and compile the daily record of such scale weights. However, in any case, Metro or its designee will require that the Contractor furnish weight slips and daily summary weigh sheets. In such cases, furnish a duplicate weight slip or a load slip for each vehicle weighed and deliver the slip to Metro or its designee at the point of delivery of the material.

5. If the material is shipped by rail, the certified car weights will be accepted, provided that only actual weight of material will be measured and not minimum car weights used for assessing freight tariff. Car weights will not be acceptable for material to be passed through mixing plants. Material to be measured by weight shall be weighed separately for each bid item under which it is to be paid.

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6. Trucks used to haul material being measured by weight shall be weighed empty daily and at such additional times as Metro or its designee may require. Each truck shall bear a plainly legible identification mark. Metro or its designee may require the weight of the material verified by weighing empty and loaded trucks on such other scales as Metro or its designee may designate.

C. Measurement by Volume:

1. Measurement by volume will be by the cubic dimension indicated in the contract Schedule of Quantities and Prices. Method of volume measurement will be by the unit volume in place or removed as estimated from the Contract Drawings or as Specified.

2. When material is to be measured on a volume basis and it is impractical to determine the volume by the specified method of measurement, or when requested by the Contractor in writing and accepted by Metro or its designee in writing, the material may be weighed in accordance with the requirements specified for weight measurement. Such weights will be converted to volume measurement for payment purposes. Factors for conversion from weight measurement to volume measurement will be determined by Metro or its designee and shall be agreed to by the Contractor before such method of measurement of quantities will be accepted.

D. Measurement by Area: Measurement by area will be by the square dimensions shown on Contract Drawings or indicated in the Contract Schedule of Quantities and Prices, or as specified. Method of square measurement will indicated on the plan view shown on Contract Drawings or as specified by Metro or its designee.

E. Linear Measurement: Linear measurement will be by the linear dimension listed on Contract Drawings or indicated in the Contract Schedule of Quantities and Prices. Unless otherwise indicated, items, components, or work to be measured on a linear basis will be measured at the centerline of the item in place.

F. Field Measurement for Payment:

1. Metro or its designee will compute all quantities of Work performed by the Contractor on a unit-price basis, for purposes of payment applications.

2. The Contractor shall assist Metro or its designee in the taking of measurements by providing all equipment, workers, and survey crews as required to measure quantities in accordance with the provisions for measurement specified herein and in Section 01 35 94 – Construction Engineering. Unless otherwise specified, all quantities shall be calculated using dimensions shown on the Approved for Construction (AFC) drawings.

No allowance will be made for specified tolerances.

1.09 VALUES OF UNIT PRICES

A. Refer to Contract General Condition Article “Increased or Decreased Quantities”.

1.10 ALLOWANCES

A. Refer to Contract Special Provision Article “Provisional Sums”.

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1.11 CONTRACT PAYMENTS

A. Refer to Contract Document entitled “Compensation and Payment”.

B. Work which is not clearly delineated in the Contract Documents to be under a particular line item in the Contract Schedule of Quantities and Prices (SQ&P) shall be automatically assigned to one of the lump-sum Construction items in the SQ&P by the Contractor, so that all items of work, regardless of their characteristics or anonymity, are included in the Contract Price. Additional compensation will not be made for such Work items that do not clearly fall under listed line items in the SQ&P.

1.12 REJECTED, EXCESS, OR WASTED MATERIALS

A. Quantities of material wasted or disposed of in a manner not called for under the Contract or quantities of material that falls under any the following categories will not be considered for additional compensation:

1. Rejected loads of material, including material rejected after it has been placed by reasons of the failure of the Contractor to conform to the provisions of the Contract.

2. Material not unloaded form the transporting vehicle.

3. Material placed outside the lines indicated on the Contract Drawings or established by Metro or its designee.

4. Material remaining on hand after completion of the Work, will not be paid for, and such quantities shall not be included in the final total quantities.

5. Loading, hauling, and disposing of rejected material.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01 29 73

SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Preparing and submitting a Schedule of Values which is based on the Contract Schedule of Quantities and Prices (SQP), as referenced in Compensation and Payment Article – ‘Progress Payments’. Should the Schedule be affected by Change Orders, Contractor shall prepare and submit an updated Schedule of Values.

B. Schedule of Values for On-site Material: Detailed cost breakdown for materials that will be temporarily stored before being installed, and for which Contractor may seek partial payments.

C. Contractor will be furnished a copy of the Metro's required Construction Code of Accounts. These codes are the basis for reporting to Metro monthly status of scheduled activities within line items of the Contract Schedule of Quantities and Prices.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01 20 00: Price and Payment Procedures

1.03 REFERENCES (Not Used)

A. Schedule of Values as indicated in Compensation and Payment Article, Progress Payments.

B. Identify items in Schedule of Values and Material Allowances with Construction Code of

Accounts and Line Item number from Schedule of Quantities and Prices, C. Upon request by Metro or its designee, support values given with data which will substantiate correctness of values.

D. Schedule of Values will be used only as a basis for Contractor's Application for Progress Payment.

1.06 DEFINITIONS (Not Used)

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1.07 REVIEW AND RE-SUBMITTAL

A. If review by Metro or its designee indicates changes to the Schedule of Values are required; revise and resubmit Schedule of Values in same manner as original Schedule of Values was prepared and submitted.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARING SCHEDULES OF VALUES

A. Break down line item amounts identified in the Contract Schedule of Quantities and Prices as follows:

1. Delivered cost of product, with taxes paid

2. Total installation cost, with overhead and profit

B. Break down costs of each lump sum and unit price line Item to the list of major products and major operations for which Contractor is seeking to receive progress payments to recover the amount for that line item.

3.02 PREPARING SCHEDULE OF ON-SITE MATERIAL ALLOWANCES

A. Provide separate schedules of unit prices, one for products that will be stored on the Worksite and one for products stored off the Worksite. Schedules shall show quantities and types of products that will be stored.

B. Allowances consist of only the net cost of the product, the cost of delivery and unloading at the storage site, and the cost of sales taxes.

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SECTION 01 35 14

OPERATING SYSTEM INTERFACE

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. Metro Rail Operations Instructions for Track Allocation/Work Permit Process.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS (Not Used)

1.03 REFERENCES

A. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Chapter XVII, Parts 1910 and 1926 (FED/OSHA);

B. Title 8 California Code of Regulations (CAL/OSHA);

C. Title 26 California Code of Regulations (CAL/EPA);

1.05 SUBMITTALS (Not Used)

1.06 DEFINITIONS

A. Metro Operating System: Facilities, equipment and installations that are essential for normal revenue operation, including the Metro trackway and equipment therein, traction power facilities, train control rooms, communications equipment, ventilation equipment, and other equipment and elements of infrastructure essential for normal revenue operation.

B. Revenue Hours: Hours during which passenger carrying trains operate as defined by the current schedule and which may be modified by Operations Control Center (OCC).

1.07 WORK ON EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY

A. In addition to any other requirements of the Contract Documents, construction of this Project will be coordinated with revenue service operations of the LA Metro’s Rail Transit System (Metro Rail Operations Control Department). Metro Rail Operations operating conditions are in effect and rail vehicles will be in revenue service daily from approximately 3:30 a.m. continuous until approximately 1:30 a.m. the next day, seven

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B. Contractor will cause all Work to be performed with regard to time, place and manner so that Metro Rail Operations scheduled revenue service is not disrupted unless expressly provided otherwise herein. All work performed by Contractor or its subcontractors of any tier in the vicinity of the existing track and facilities shall be in accordance with Metro Rail Operations Instructions for Track Allocation/Work Permit Process as outlined in Attachment A to this specification.

C. It is Contractor's responsibility to apply for and secure the Track Allocation/Work Permit for each and every shift of Limited or Full Access construction, as defined below. If Contractor fails to comply with this requirement, and/or if Contractor or its subcontractors of any tier violate the terms of the Track Allocation Permit, Metro will issue a Stop Work Order to Contractor. The Stop Work Order will be in effect until such time as a Track Permit is secured and/or the violation is corrected. Any delays or costs associated with this requirement shall be borne by Contractor. The Contractor will provide all safety measures and personnel required by Metro. This includes adhering to all wayside protection rules and requirements.

D. During hours of revenue service, Contractor and/or its subcontractors of any tier will be allowed Limited Access to any track area with Metro Rail Operations revenue service operations through the Project site. Limited Access construction is defined as work more than 10-feet from centerline of the operating track, or any work that includes equipment within 10-feet of the Overhead Contact System or Third Rail. Limited Access construction shall be coordinated daily with Metro Rail Operations through the Track Permit procedure. Contractor shall comply with National and State regulations and Metro Rules and Procedures at all times. Contractor personnel are forbidden to use cell phones within 10 feet of any active track. Violation may result in immediate and permanent removal of violating personnel from the Project.

E. During the hours when Metro Rail Operations is not in operation, approximately 1:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. daily, Contractor and/or its subcontractors of any tier may be permitted access to the existing track and facilities in the construction area, depending upon availability of resources and the needs of other work, such as train testing and maintenance. Any Work performed on the existing track structure and facilities during Non-Revenue hours will be restored by Contractor to complete operating conditions prior to the resumption of scheduled revenue service. Work shall be coordinated each and every time with Metro Rail Operations through the Track Allocation Permit procedures.

F. Contractor and its subcontractors, regardless of tier, shall not perform any Work that will require an unscheduled disruption of service at any time. All Work shall be performed with sufficient labor, materials, and standby equipment to ensure that unscheduled service disruptions do not occur.

1.08 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Chapter XVII, Parts 1910 and 1926 (FED/OSHA); Title 8 California Code of Regulations (CAL/OSHA); Title 26 California Code of Regulations (CAL/EPA); and any additional Project site rules Metro imposes

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B. Metro Safety training will be required for all Contractor personnel associated with the construction of any segment that requires Track Allocation/Work Permits. Contractor is solely responsible for compliance with all Federal Railroad Administration training requirements. Contractor shall take special precautions necessary to provide safe conditions for persons working in proximity to Metro’s rail operations.

1.09 COOPERATION WITH METRO RAIL OPERATIONS

A. Metro Rail Operations staff will communicate directly with Contractor if conditions deemed to be an emergency exist. Under emergency conditions, life or property is in immediate danger of loss. Should an emergency condition occur, Contractor shall follow the directions of Metro Rail Operations staff without hesitation.

B. The application for issuance of Track Allocation/Work Permits where necessary to safe-out electrical equipment or overhead catenary, shall be coordinated directly between Contractor and Metro Rail Operations Control staff. Contractor shall maintain the Track Allocation/Work Permit documentation at the work site. Failure to produce the required documentation when requested will result in the cessation of Work until the documentation is produced. No exceptions will be allowed, and the time for completion will not be extended if Work is stopped for the foregoing reason.

C. Failure to complete the work within the allocated timeframe and hand the tracks back to Metro for safe revenue service is a serious violation of this Contract. Metro shall assign liquidated damages of up to $3,000 per hour to be compensated by the Contractor for bus-bridging service.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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Rail Operations Track Allocation Procedure

Rail Operations Track Allocation Procedure

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Table of Contents:

Guidelines, Registration, and Submission.…………………………………………………………….………………….. Page 3

Meeting.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………..… Page 4

Work Permit, Rules and Procedures, Safety Training………………………………………………………….…….. Page 5

Rail Safety Training Information………………………………………………………………………….…………….…..…. Page 6

Track Allocation Process Flow..…………………………………………………………………………………….…….…….. Page 7

Contacts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..………. Page 8

New User Guide…………………………………………………………………………………………………………......…… Page 9-16

Crane Use Near LACMTA OCS Systems……………………………………………………………………..….……….. Attached

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All work on Metro Rail Property or any work that could potentially foul the envelope of a train must receive prior approval from the Rail Operations Control Department of Metro. This Track Allocation/Work Permit process must be complied with to ensure the safety of external agencies, Metro employees, and Metro customers. Metro Rail Operations Control Work Permits will be issued for approved work. Failure to meet all the requirements listed below will delay the approval of requested work.

GUIDELINES1

Track Allocation has defined the priorities listed below as guidelines to be considered when allocating access to any and all rail infrastructure, track zone area (Right-of-Way), station, buildings/rooms, property and any equipment critical to the operation of the rail system. The following guidelines are to be used to prioritize track access and/or Track Allocation scheduling, but are subject to change:

• Emergency repairs

• Regulatory preventive maintenance programs

• Maintenance of infrastructure and equipment

• High priority work activities

• Contractor work activities/access

REGISTRATION

Registrations is done online at https://metrotrackallocation.azurewebsites.net/. We recommend that you do not use Internet Explorer, many have had issues with submitting and registering. Once your registration is approved, you will be able to access the site and submit Track Allocation. Please refer to the New User Guide on pages 9-16.

SUBMISSION

Submission is done on the same link as registration. When submitting track allocation, the previously entered contact information from registration will automatically populate. When a track allocation form is filled out, you will have the ability to re-use the same form.

Request forms must be filled out completely and provide necessary information: start/end time of work, dates of work, location(s) of work, crew size, operational restrictions, operational impacts, power requirements, and a detailed description of work, required support, equipment, and of required building/room access. Operational Restrictions include:

• Power Down and Grounding: may be required when working within 10-feet of Overhead Catenary System (Blue/Expo/Green/Gold Lines). Power down and grounding of the Contact Rail (Red/Purple Line) is required when working at track level. Remote power down may be required for work being performed in close proximity to the Overhead Catenary System or Contact Rail. Your work will begin once all Power Down requirements are met.

• The work crew leader (EIC) must assure that proper flagging protection for Flag Protected Slow Zones or Flag Protected Work Zones are in place (if applicable) prior to beginning work. This must be assured through proper communications with Metro personnel (Track Inspector, Field Supervisor, Traction Power or Signal Personnel) supporting your work. Proper placement of flags and the appropriate protection is required for the intended work to be performed.

• Wayside System personnel (track, signal, traction power etc.) will be provided appropriate Wayside Worker Protection2 with clear limits/block and it will be your responsibility to contact Control once you arrive at the end

1 The priorities listed above are guidelines and are subject to change based on Metro’s goals and objectives.

2 Wayside Worker Protection: protection provided to employees or contractors to enhance their safety while working on or about the Metro Rail Lines in accordance with the Metro Rail Operating Rules. This protection includes both "On Track Protection" — a method of protecting personnel on the right of way (ROW) that affects train movement, and "Safety Watch" — a method of protecting personnel on the ROW https://metrotrackallocation.azurewebsites.net/

Page 4 of 16 V2 Revised: 5/08/19 of your limits in order to establish a new work limit/block. You are not allowed to begin your work until you receive authorization from the Rail Operations Control Center (ROC). You will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate level of wayside worker protection is established when working on or about Metro rail lines.

Contractors and Metro Departments must allow time for the implementation of Operational Restrictions to make the area safe for work (i.e. 3 placement of flags, watch person, block protection, power down and grounding).

Submission Info:

• Request forms must be submitted 1 week in advance of the proposed work week (Sunday-Saturday).

Submissions must be received by 4pm on Monday, prior to the weekly Track Allocation meeting.

• Request requiring a change in the revenue train schedule (i.e. single tracking, bus bridge, etc.) must be submitted 3 weeks in advance of the proposed work week (Sunday-Saturday). Submissions must be received by Close of Business on Monday, 3 weeks prior to the weekly Track Allocation meeting in order to allow ample time to create a proper train schedule and to notify Metro customers of any the changes.

• Track Allocation forms are date and time stamped. If the request is submitted late, it will be reviewed at the end of the meeting. Late requests may not be approved depending on the availability of manpower to support the work and how it may impact train service.

• Requests may be submitted up to one month in advance of requested/projected start date.

• Once a request form is submitted through the Track Allocation, you should receive an email. If you do not receive an email, please resubmit then contact the track allocation team to ensure delivery.

• Requests must be submitted for each week of work until completion of work or project

• Submitting a Track Allocation request does not guarantee that the approval for work will be authorized.

MEETING

Meetings are held at 100 South Santa Fe Avenue Room 10, Los Angeles, CA 90013 every Tuesday at 9am.

A representative for the person/agency/department requesting Track Allocation shall attend the Track Allocation meeting on the Tuesday 1 week prior to the work start date to confirm details and coordinate support functions. Track Allocation is only granted on a weekly basis.

All Track Allocation requests will be discussed at the Track Allocation Meeting. The Track Allocation Coordinator will approve or deny of your request due to:

• No representation at TA meeting

• Scheduling conflicts

• Incorrect information

• No MOW4 Support

• No Metro Rail Safety and/or Wayside Worker Protection Training

• Planned and unplanned special events

• Does not meet TA requirement

• Not enough notice provided

• Duplicate Submissions that does not affect train movement. On Track Protection and Safety Watch requirements are determined by the applicable Rail Rule Book and SOPs2.

3 Included but not limited to 4 Maintenance of Way

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After the track allocation meeting, the track allocation coordinator will send out the weekly Track Allocation document. This document is also sent to the ROC where the controller uses the information to create a work permit.

WORK PERMIT

Metro Work Permits will be issued for approved work. In the event you have not received your Work Permit via email by the Friday prior to the scheduled work week, contact the Floor Manager or the appropriate Rail Controllers a minimum of three hours prior to scheduled start time of work.

• Work permits must be activated upon arrival at approved work location and de-activated at the end of each work day with the appropriate Controller by the EIC. The Rail Controller will authorize EIC/work crew to begin work after all safety requirements are satisfied. EIC must notify the appropriate Controller each time crews move to a different work location if multiple work locations are noted on work permit. The EIC shall assure that all personnel and equipment (including flagging equipment) are clear of the mainline prior to contacting Control to cancel your work permit.

• During the required job briefing the EIC must discuss the permit, description of work being conducted, the support required, the tools/equipment being used, and the operational restriction prior to entering the Right of Way and conducting work. Appropriate notations shall be made on the Mainline Access Form.

• The EIC and the Safety Watchperson must always maintain a copy of the Operating Clearance in his or her possession during the time that the authorized work is being conducted.

RULES AND PROCEDURES

• All work shall be performed in accordance with Metro Light and Heavy Rail Operations Rules and Procedures.

• Restrictions and protective equipment will be required per applicable rules.

• Violation of Rail Operations Rules or Procedures may result in the cancellation of a Work Permit.

• Personnel must be in proper position (facing oncoming train) and location when providing hand signals to approaching trains. When flagging the use of proper equipment (yellow flag, green flag, red flag, and flashlight) is essential in providing information to train operators. A Watchperson must not be assigned to any other duty and cannot engage in or assist with any work.

SAFETY AND WAYSIDE WORKER PROTECTION TRAINING / ID BADGE

• All members of the work crew will be required to attend Metro Rail Safety and Metro Wayside Worker Protection (WWP) training.

• Safety and wayside worker protection training is only conducted in English. Ability to understand and speak English is required for Safety certification. No translation or interpreters may be used.

• Rail Safety classes are held every Wednesday from 7:00 am to 10:00 am and 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and Wayside worker classes are held every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 100 South Santa Fe Avenue Rm 10, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (same room as the TA meeting).

o A picture ID is required.

o Prior reservation is required. Contact Rail Instruction at 213 922-3228 or railsafety@metro.net

• Safety ID badges will be issued upon successful completion of the safety and wayside worker protection training by Metro Rail Safety Training staff.

• Crew members are always required to wear Metro Safety Badges while performing work on or near Metro property.

mailto:railsafety@metro.net

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Track Allocation Process Flow

Rail Operations Track Allocation/ Work Permit Process

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RAIL OPERATIONS CONTACTS

Rail Operations

F. Andres Di Zitti, Manager (213) 418-3004

Track Allocation Coordinator

Email : DiZittiF@metro.net

Sarah Sidani, Associate (213) 922-2051

Temporary Letter Request/Single Tracking

Email: SidaniS@metro.net

Michael Alexander, Director (213) 418-3293

Email: AlexanderM@metro.net

David Pena, Sr. Planner (213) 418-3008

Email: PenaDa@metro.net

Hector A. Guerrero, Super. (213) 418-3003

Email: GuerreroH@metro.net

Rail Operations Control Center Robert Castanon, Super. (213) 418-3025

Email: CastanonR@metro.net

Armando Jimenez, Director (323) 563-5010

Email: JimenezA@metro.net

ROC Floor Manager (323) 563-5022

Red/Purple Line Control (323) 563-5290

Blue Line Control (323) 563-5015

Expo Line Control (323) 563-5095

Downtown Control (323) 563-5049

Green Line Control (323) 563-5298

Gold Line Control: (323) 563-5055

MOW CONTACTS:

Traction Power:

Lucian Popescu, Director (213) 922-3354

Email: PopescuL@metro.net

Mazhar Chaudhry, Sr. Manager (213) 922-3323

Email: ChaudhryM@metro.net

Signals Department:

Ricardo Moran, Director (213) 922-3218 Email: MoranR@metro.net

Alfred Weeks, Sr. Manager (213) 922-3343

Email: WeeksA@metro.net

Track Department

Paul Squires, Director (323) 563-9430

Email: SquiresP@metro.net

Mark McKendrick, Sr. Manager (323) 563-9440

Email: McKendrickMP@metro.net

Facilities Maintenance

Chris Limon, Director (213) 922-6637

Email: LimonC@metro.net

Elvis South, Sr. Manager (323) 826-1005

Email: SouthE@metro.net

Rail Communications

Leticia Solis, Director (213) 613-2115

Email: SolisLe@metro.net

Claire Reyes, Sr. Manager (213) 613-2148

Email: ReyesCl@metro.net

SCADA

David Chu, Interim Supervisor (323) 563-5285

Email: Chud@metro.net

Dan Duong, Sr. Engineer (323) 563-5267

Email: DuongD@metro.net mailto:DiZittiF@metro.net mailto:AlexanderM@metro.net mailto:PenaDa@metro.net mailto:GuerreroH@metro.net mailto:CastanonR@metro.net mailto:JimenezA@metro.net mailto:PopescuL@metro.net mailto:ChaudhryM@metro.net mailto:MoranR@metro.net mailto:WeeksA@metro.net mailto:SquiresP@metro.net mailto:McKendrickMP@metro.net mailto:LimonC@metro.net mailto:SouthE@metro.net mailto:SolisLe@metro.net mailto:ReyesCl@metro.net mailto:Chud@metro.net mailto:DuongD@metro.net

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NEW USER GUIDE

This manual will detail the steps for submitting a request on the Track Allocation form https://Metrotrackallocation.azurewebsites.net.

TRACK USER REGISTRATION

Microsoft Account A Microsoft account is what you use to access many Microsoft devices and services. It’s the account that you use to sign in to Skype, Outlook.com, OneDrive, Windows Phone, and Xbox LIVE – and it means your files, photos, contacts and settings can follow you to any device. Microsoft account used to be called "Windows Live ID".

If you already use an email address and password to sign in to Microsoft devices and services, then you already have a Microsoft account.

When you first login to the site, you may be one of 3 types of users. Follow the registration steps for your user type.

• Non-Metro user without a Microsoft Account (Step 1a)

• Non-Metro user with a Microsoft Account (Step 1b)

• Metro user (Step 1c)

Step 1a: Registration Steps for Non-Metro User without a Microsoft Account

1. On the sign-in page, click “Get a new account”

2. This will bring you to a page where you can create your account.

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a. Enter your email address and any password (it doesn’t have to be the same as the password used to login to your email), and click “Next”.

b. LA Metro Track Allocation will need to access the following information from your email. Click “Yes” to accept and proceed.

3. Now that your Windows Live account is created, login with your credentials and go to Step 2.

Step 1b: Registration Steps for Non-Metro User with a Microsoft Account

1. Login to your Windows Live account. Your screen may look like:

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Step 1c: Registration Steps for Metro User

1. Use your Metro login credentials to sign-in.

a. This will bring you to Metro’s login page. Login with your Metro email and password.

Step 2: User Registration

1. After logging in with your Windows Live account, you will arrive at the Track Allocation User Registration page.

a. Fill out the required fields Required Fields: First Name, Last Name, Company Name, Partnering Metro Department, Metro Contact, Field Contact, Email, Office Telephone Number, Cell Phone Number, Field Cell Phone Number Optional Fields: Email2, Email3, Contract Number, Office Fax Number

b. Accept the Terms and Conditions

i. Click on “Terms and Conditions”

ii. A pop-up window will appear.

Read all the Terms and Conditions in its entirety. Click the box for “I Accept” at the bottom.

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c. Click Submit

2. You should see this screen once the registration form has been correctly filled out and submitted (it may take a while for the form to submit).

3. Check your email to see if your registration is approved.

a. If your registration was approved, you will get an email with the link to submit a track allocation request.

SUBMITTING A REQUEST FORM

1. After logging in, you will arrive at the request form.

2. Select the Metro Rail Line for the track work.

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3. The Contact Information section will be pre-populated with your user registration information.

4. Select the calendar dates for the days where track work is taking place.

Only the dates for the selected day of the week can chosen.

Ex: Track work on Tuesday means that only the corresponding dates for Tuesdays in August 2017 are available for selection.

a. Use the drop-down to select the start and end times (given in military time).

Start time can be as early as 00:30 (12:30am).

End time can be as late as 23:59 (11:59pm).

b. The “X” box refers to next day. Check it if the work will go spill over into the next day (i.e overnight work 2100- 0330X).

Note that the “X” is not checked off for work that stays in the same time (ie.

2100-2359).

c. Fill out the Track and Station/Facility/Etc.

i. Depending on the Rail Line selected, you can select the station/facility from the dropdown menu or search by typing.

ii. If the station/facility is not in the dropdown menu, you can add a new item.

Only Tuesdays can be selected

Today’s date

Date for track work

“X” is checked.

Work goes from 2100 -

0600 the next morning.

Keep on the same line despite going into the next day.

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d. Fill out the which track you will be using.

i. Tracks names are different on each line. For Gold, Green, and Blue: 1 and 2. For Expo: 3 and 4.

For Red: AR and AL. For Purple:

BR and BL.

e. Select whether the work requires a Power Down “Y” or “N”.

i. Then, you can select “RMT” for remote, “PD&G” for Power Down and Ground.

ii. If “N” is selected, you don’t have to select anything for “RMT” and “PD&G”.

f. Fill in the crew size by selecting it from the dropdown menu or typing it directly.

5. Fill in “Description of Work and Equipment”.

a. Please be brief and concise with your description.

b. Hovering over each type of work (Watchperson & ProTrans, Imposed False Occupancy, etc) provides a description.

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6. Fill in “Description of Required Support or Building/Room Access”.

a. Check the boxes related to Metro departments providing required support.

7. Accept the Terms and Conditions

a. Click on the Terms and Condition

b. Read it in its entirety, and check “I

Accept” at the bottom, and click ok.

8. Click Submit.

9. A successful submission brings you to this page.

10. You will also receive an email receipt of your submittal.

Note: If you selected “Y” for Power Down in the previous section, this will automatically be checked. Do not uncheck.

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Notes:

• If you are filling out a request on Wednesday, the notification below will appear. Close the notification. The request form can be filled out, but it may be counted with the subsequent week’s requests.

• Fill out a recurring work request o At the top right corner, clicking ‘My

Forms’ at the top brings up a list of your past requests o Clicking on a past submission allows you to adjust the dates for future work but leave other parts of the form filled out.

Product Storage and Handling Requirements

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SECTION 01 66 00

PRODUCT STORAGE AND HANDLING REQUIREMENTS

A. Providing storage and protection of equipment, materials, products and supplies to be incorporated into construction; indicating such storage areas on Working Drawings, product packaging and handling; product transportation and delivery; and product Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS (Not Used)

1.03 REFERENCES

A. California Air Resource Board (CARB) for determining permissible contents of volatile organic compounds (VOC) that can be stored at Worksite.

B. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD):

1. Rule 102 – Definition of Terms

2. Rule 1113 – Architectural Coatings

3. Rule 1168 – Adhesive and Sealant Applications

C. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – for applicable regulations.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with Project Quality Program Requirements (see 1.02 above).

B. Materials, equipment, appliances, fixtures, and fabricated assemblies to be incorporated in the Work shall be new, except as may be indicated or specified otherwise in the Contract Documents.

Handling Requirements

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C. Materials, equipment, assemblies, and systems shall be manufactured, fabricated, handled, and incorporated into the Work so as to ensure completed Work meeting the Contract requirements.

A. Working Drawings: Show locations of storage areas not indicated on Contract Drawings.

Do not locate storage areas in dedicated streets, within drip line of shrubs and trees indicated to remain, in pedestrian ways, or on private property without approval of property owner

B. Procedures to evaluate and implement storage and handling requirements and ensure that materials are stored accordingly.

C. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS): Manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheets for each material used in Work.

1.06 DEFINITIONS

A. VOC: Volatile Organic Compound, as defined in SCAQMD Rule 102 – Definition of Terms:

1. Any volatile compound of carbon, excluding methane, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, ammonium carbonate, and exempt compounds.

B. SCAQMD: South Coast Air Quality Management District

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Materials required for storage and protection of items specified: Durable, weatherproof, and painted to present appearance acceptable to Metro or its designee.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 PACKAGING AND HANDLING

A. Protect items during transport and handling.

1. Include lifting or handling provisions to facilitate Worksite unloading and handling.

B. Protect projecting parts from damage and preclude personnel safety hazards.

C. Provide Packaging to protect against adverse environmental conditions.

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D. Small parts shall be packaged in containers such as boxes, crates, or barrels to avoid dispersal and loss.

1. Firmly secure an itemized list and description of contents to each such container.

3.02 TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY

A. Deliver materials in undamaged condition, in manufacturer’s original containers or packaging (where applicable), with identifying labels intact and legible.

B. Deliver cement, prepared dry mortar mixes, grouting material, plaster, and coloring material in original, unopened and sealed containers, bearing the brand and manufacturer’s name.

C. Refer also to the individual Specifications Sections for detailed requirements as applicable.

D. Perform receiving inspection of materials to ensure correct quantities, proper documentation and undamaged condition.

3.03 STORAGE

A. Confine operations, including storage of materials, to areas authorized or accepted by Metro or its designee.

B. Temporary buildings such as storage sheds, shops and offices, may be erected by Contractor only with acceptance of Metro or its designee; construct with labor and materials furnished by Contractor without additional expense to Metro.

1. Temporary buildings and utilities will remain property of Contractor; and that must be removed upon completion of Work. With written consent of Metro, such buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. Palletize materials, products and supplies to be incorporated into construction; store off the ground, in areas indicated as storage areas on Contract Drawings and on accepted Working Drawings.

D. Store items in manner to prevent damage and facilitate inspection. Leave seals, tags and labels intact and legible. Maintain access to products to allow inspection. Protect products which would be affected by adverse environmental conditions.

E. Store items in manner to prevent damage to Metro's property.

F. Replace materials damaged or lost during storage with acceptable materials. Damaged materials may be repaired for use in this Contract only when specifically allowed by Metro or its designee.

1. Document damage and resolution of issue on Noncomformance Report in accordance with requirements of Section 01 43 10 – Project Quality Program Requirements - Design/Build, or Section 01 43 20 – Project Quality Program Requirements - Design/Bid/Build.

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G. Do not stack lumber higher than eight feet in unsecured areas. Conform to Cal/OSHA requirements. Periodically inspect stored products to ensure products are stored as specified and are free from damage and deterioration. Do not remove items from storage until they are to be incorporated into Work.

H. Do not stack materials for incorporation into Work or for methods and means of construction higher than five feet when using city streets, sidewalks or decking as temporary storage area.

1. Keep access to fire alarms and hydrants clear. Do not temporarily store materials within 15 feet of fire alarm and hydrant facilities.

I. Store Owner Furnished Equipment in the same manner as Contractor supplied equipment.

J. Implement provisions for installed storage of equipment as required, such as rotating motors, humidity control in cabinets, and like items.

K. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for material storage to the extent it is practical.

L. Preserve tags, labels, shipping documents, and like items, that are necessary to maintain traceability of the materials.

M. Establish a controlled distribution process to release materials for construction and maintain an accurate inventory.

3.04 BOND OR HOLDING AREA

A. Provide secure bond or holding area for non-conforming material awaiting disposition, in accordance with Section 01 43 10 – Project Quality Program Requirements - Design/Build, or Section 01 43 20 – Project Quality Program Requirements - Design/Bid/Build.

3.05 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)

A. Furnish MSDS for materials to be incorporated in Work.

1. Provide one or more file drawers in Contractor’s field office (or other acceptable location) for filing of MSDS.

2. File MSDS in accordance with Specification Section numbers, and make readily available to Metro or its designee; jurisdictional inspection authorities; and personnel engaged in Work.

B. Post MSDS for material that are flammable or otherwise hazardous on bulletin board provided for this specific purpose.

1. Locate bulletin board at Worksite, sheltered from rain and wind and readily accessible to personnel engaged in Work.

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