Exposition Light Rail Transit Project August 2007 Disadvantaged Enterprise Program (DBE) and Local Jobs Program Update
Program Overview DBE and Local Jobs Programs The Expo Authority and the Design-Build Contractor, FCI/Fluor/Parsons, have committed to implementing a Local Jobs Program and a 20% participation goal for Disadvantaged Enterprise (DBE) firms on the Expo Light Rail Project. The following presentation outlines the contractor s progress as of August, 2007 in achieving those goals
DBE Objective Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Objective: The Expo Construction Authority and the Design-Build Contractor, FCI/Fluor/Parsons, have made a commitment to help DBE, small-sized, minority, and women-owned businesses participate in the design and construction of Phase 1 of the Expo Project, from downtown to Culver City. FFP has committed to reaching a 20% DBE participation goal on this project. As a result, the contractor will strive to award contracts worth 20% of the overall contract value for design, professional services and construction to DBE firms. FFP will use their best efforts to achieve this goal. As of August 2007, the contract values for the Project are as follows: Design Allowance + Fee = $26,650,000.00 20% DBE Goal = $ 5,330,000.00 Professional Allowance + Fee = $43,787,000.00 20% DBE Goal = $ 8,757,000.00 Construction Allowance + Fee = $54,795,112.00* 20% DBE Goal = $10,959,022.40 *Construction dollars represent the 2 work packages released as of July 31, 2007. Figures will vary as additional work packages are released.
DBE Outreach Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Outreach: Promote program through Vendor Fairs and Community Based Organizations Utilize existing DBE databases from other organizations Utilize Community-Based resources and grass roots organizations to provide DBE referrals for sub-contracting opportunities Network with other design/construction companies for DBE referrals Mentor firms to assist with certification, bonding, insurance Advertise DBE opportunities in industry publications, website postings, local radio station KJLH, and an assortment of local newspapers such as: Los Angeles Sentinel Los Angeles Wave e-bidders distribution tices of upcoming solicitations will be emailed or mailed to DBE firms elected from the FFP database
DBE Firms DBE Firms currently working on the Expo Line project: As of August 2007, contracts to DBE firms have been awarded in the following categories: Design Services 12 firms Professional Services 12 firms Construction Services 10 firms Total DBE Firms to-date Total non-dbe Firms to-date Total Firms 34 firms 42 firms 76 firms
DBE Firms DBE Firms Performing Design Services * Design Services Contractor Zip Within Expo Corridor Advanced Building Group (formerly Jubany Architects) B&C Transit Consultants Bullock & Associates D'Leon Consulting Engineers GC Tech, Inc (Engineering) Cordoba Griego & Associates Elwood Associates Miyamoto International RAW International Selbert Perkins Lin Consulting 90063 94577 90212 90807 90012 90017 90710 90292 90017 90014 90293 91765 * As of August 2007
DBE Firms DBE Firms Performing Professional Services * Professional Services Contractor Anil Verma Assoc. AP Engineers Asahi Surveying, Inc. C&L Drilling Elwood Associates GC Tech, Inc. Advanced Building Group (formerly Jubany Architects) Lee Andrews Lin Consulting Miyamoto International RAW International Wagner Engineering & Survey, Inc. Zip 90071 91768 90670 90631 90292 90012 90063 90071 91765 90017 90014 91343 Within Expo Corridor * As of August 2007
DBE Firms DBE Firms Performing Construction Services * Construction Services B&C Transit Consultants CPR Trucking Cut Core & Demolition Diversified Landscaping High Light Electric J. B. Horton Trucking, Inc. Lincoln Pacific Builders, Inc. Ortiz Paving Seville Construction Services United Steel Placers Contractor Zip 94577 91342 90640 92596 92513 90047 91706 92324 90071 91730 Within Expo Corridor * As of August 2007
Jobs Program Local Jobs Program Initiative The contractor s construction jobs program goal is to hire local residents from within the Expo Corridor to work 30% of construction hours. The construction field office at Arlington/Exposition is open for job inquires and takes applications. Over 750 people have inquired about jobs on the project and have been added to the database for tracking and follow-up. Contractor has been hiring new construction workers through community outreach efforts. Many of the workers hired through these efforts reside within zip codes identified as a part of the Expo Corridor alignment. As of July 2007, 78 construction workers had been hired for the project, with 27 hired from within the Expo Corridor zip code list. As more work packages are released, the number of workers will increase. Everyone who is placed on the Jobs Program Inquiries List is invited to attend a Jobs Program Orientation session. The orientation sessions help the contractor assess skill level and directs residents for placement, additional training, and qualifications for pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.
Jobs Program Local Jobs Program Outreach The contractor has established a Drop-In Center at the construction field office located at Exposition Blvd and 2 nd Avenue The Jobs Program Coordinator takes applications from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm To promote the Expo Jobs Program, the contractor coordinates with various community based organizations Local newspapers carry advertisements regarding the Jobs Program Job information packets are also distributed to facilities within the corridor such as libraries, senior centers, eateries, retail establishments, and entertainment/ recreational centers FFP participates in Community Job Fairs and makes referrals to our Community Based Partners and other construction management companies FFP coordinates with Unions and CBO s to screen, interview, and provide Preapprenticeship/Apprenticeship training
Additional Information For additional information on the DBE or Local Jobs Programs, please contact: Adrienne Sasser-Gardner Community Relations/Jobs Programs Manager, FFP JV 707 Wilshire Blvd., 34 th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 213-243-5628 Or Torri Hill Local Jobs Program Coordinator, FFP JV Drop In Site Hours Mon-Thurs 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 3792 2 nd Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90018 323-290-7605