TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Solicitation for Division 4 Gates and Guard Booths
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider authorizing the issuance of a solicitation to replace the main entrance gates and install new Guard Booths at Division 4 in Oakland.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Safe and Secure Operations
Initiative - Infrastructure Modernization
This project will serve to harden the facility perimeter by controlling access to both the entrance and exit gates.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
This project was approved as part of the District's Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2021-22. Additionally, staff have applied for a grant for this project. Pending the outcome of the grant application, this project will be funded by a combination of District and/or grant funds.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
In March of 2018, a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Baseline Assessment for Security Enhancement (B.A.S.E.) was conducted. Results of the assessment identified the entrance and exit gates at D4 in Oakland as concerns. Specifically, access control improvements were recommended that harden the perimeter with attention given to the entrance and exit gates to the property.
D4 is the only AC Transit operating division with separate entrance and exit gates. The existing gates have a slow operating cycle and are not in view of the security guards making it easy for unauthorized vehicles or visitors to enter the yard. The addition of guard booths within view of the new active gates will allow security guards to control access, make observations, and monitor traffic entering and leaving the bus yard.
The safety and security of District employees and assets is a top priority; this project delivers on that promise. Further, the scope of this project is in alignment with the Facility Utilization Plan and implements the Transportation Security Administration recommendations.
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