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Expo Line Transit Project

Exposition Light Rail Transit Project

August 2007Disadvantaged Enterprise Program (DBE)

and Local Jobs Program Update


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

Program Overview


Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Objective:

The Expo Construction Authority and the Design-Build Contractor, FCI/Fluor/Parsons, have made acommitment to help DBE, small-sized, minority, and women-owned businesses participate in the

designand 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, thecontractor will strive to award contracts worth 20% of the overall contract value for design, professionalservices 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 = $26,650,000.0020% DBE Goal = $ 5,330,000.00Professional Allowance + Fee = $43,787,000.0020% DBE Goal = $ 8,757,000.00Construction 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 asadditional work packages are released.

DBE Objective


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

• Notices of upcoming solicitations will be emailed or mailed to DBE firms elected from the FFP database

DBE Outreach


DBE Firms currently working on the Expo Line project:

As of August 2007, contracts to DBE firms have been awarded in thefollowing categories:

Design Services 12 firms

Professional Services 12 firms

Construction Services 10 firms___________________________________________________________________

Total DBE Firms to-date 34 firms

Total non-DBE Firms to-date 42 firms

Total Firms 76 firms

DBE Firms


DBE Firms Performing Design Services *

Design Services

Contractor Zip Within Expo Corridor

Advanced Building Group (formerly Jubany Architects) 90063 Yes

B&C Transit Consultants 94577 No

Bullock & Associates 90212 Yes

D'Leon Consulting Engineers 90807 No

GC Tech, Inc (Engineering) 90012 Yes

Cordoba 90017 Yes

Griego & Associates 90710 No

Elwood Associates 90292 Yes

Miyamoto International 90017 Yes

RAW International 90014 Yes

Selbert Perkins 90293 No

Lin Consulting 91765 No

* As of August 2007

DBE Firms

Expo Line Transit Project DBE Firms

DBE Firms Performing Professional Services *

Professional Services

Contractor Zip Within Expo Corridor Anil Verma Assoc. 90071 Yes

AP Engineers 91768 No

Asahi Surveying, Inc. 90670 No

C&L Drilling 90631 No

Elwood Associates 90292 Yes

GC Tech, Inc. 90012 Yes

Advanced Building Group (formerly Jubany Architects) 90063 Yes

Lee Andrews 90071 Yes

Lin Consulting 91765 No

Miyamoto International 90017 Yes

RAW International 90014 Yes

Wagner Engineering & Survey, Inc. 91343 No

* As of August 2007

Expo Line Transit Project DBE Firms

DBE Firms Performing Construction Services *

Construction Services

Contractor Zip Within Expo Corridor

B&C Transit Consultants 94577 No

CPR Trucking 91342 No

Cut Core & Demolition 90640 No

Diversified Landscaping 92596 No

High Light Electric 92513 No

J. B. Horton Trucking, Inc. 90047 Yes

Lincoln Pacific Builders, Inc. 91706 No

Ortiz Paving 92324 No

Seville Construction Services 90071 Yes

United Steel Placers 91730 No

* As of August 2007


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 2nd 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 Pre-apprenticeship/Apprenticeship training

Jobs Program


For additional information on the DBE or Local JobsPrograms, please contact:

Adrienne Sasser-GardnerCommunity Relations/Jobs Programs Manager, FFP JV707 Wilshire Blvd., 34th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90017213-243-5628

Or

Torri HillLocal Jobs Program Coordinator, FFP JVDrop In Site Hours – Mon-Thurs 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.3792 2nd AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90018323-290-7605

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