1. Expo Line Transit Project Exposition Light Rail Transit Project August 2007 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Local Jobs Program Update

2. Expo Line Transit Project FFP LOCAL JOBS PROGRAM INITIATIVE AND DBE CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES The following information provides a status update of FFP’s Jobs Program outreach and work activities in the month of August. This report will also detail the activities to be undertaken in the month of September to provide contracting and subcontracting opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms and construction jobs for local residents.

3. Expo Line Transit Project August Activities: FFPs’ Local Jobs Program actively recruits skilled and unskilled labor from within the Expo Corridor. FFP anticipates that during the peak of construction, 250 construction jobs will be available on the Expo LRT Project. FFP’s Construction Jobs Program goal is to hire local residents to fill at least 30% of these construction jobs.  Added 145 new individuals to existing database of residents seeking employment opportunities through the Expo Local Jobs Program. Of the 145 new individuals seeking employment, 105 live within the zip codes listed as a part of the Local Jobs Program. The current total number of job-seekers on the database is 784. Any individual who is interested in the jobs program will be tracked and FFP will work with the Community/Faith Based Organizations to identify skill sets, qualifications for pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship training or readiness to enter into union and skilled positions.  Completed additional Jobs Programs orientation sessions with PVJOBS. To date, 550 people have been invited to attend these sessions and 149 have participated. These 149 individuals are now on a priority list to be considered for employment by the construction contractor as positions become available. These individuals are also included in the PVJOBS database and are currently receiving assistance in a variety of areas including employment training. Additional sessions are scheduled for September 11, October 9, November 13 and December 11. Sessions will be scheduled as new individuals seek employment with the Local Jobs Program.  Participated in the Construction Readiness Review and Construction Work Plan Meetings for all new subcontractors and provided information on the DBE and Local Jobs Program.

4. Expo Line Transit Project August Activities (cont.):  Participated in the Cal/Con Expo on August 16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, which was attended by over 10,000 job seekers and firms seeking contracting opportunities. Major sponsors included LAUSD, LACCD, MWD.  Participated in monthly meetings with the Poor People’s Campaign and the SCLC  Participated in the African Marketplace Annual Festival to support the Poor People’s Campaign Career Fair Booth at Rancho La Cienega Park, shared exhibit space with the Urban League, Local Unions, City of LADWP, LA Public Works, EDD Worksource and PVJOBS  Hired four construction workers during the month of August; one of those hired was a local Expo Corridor resident  Conducted two DBE workshops in August  Participated in the monthly EXPO Project/Construction Update Meeting to provide information on the Local Jobs Program to interested residents  Continued distributing EXPO Jobs Program information to libraries, community organizations, senior centers and retail establishments along the corridor

5. Expo Line Transit Project Jobs Program Highlights Total # Construction Workers (Laborers, Carpenters and Operators) Hired to Work on the Exposition LRT) = 49 currently working (Total hired: 87) Total # people looking for work through the Local Jobs Program (including referrals from other agencies) = 784 Total # people (Laborers, Carpenters, Operators) hired through the Local Jobs Program (including referrals from the Local unions) = 14 currently working (Total hired: 28) Current Workforce: Laborers = 17 Apprentice Laborers = 2 Foremen Laborers = 4 Carpenters = 6 Apprentice Carpenters = 1 Foremen Carpenters =1 Operators = 13 Foremen Operators = 5

6. Expo Line Transit Project FFP is committed to a diverse work force and is making significant progress in Reaching the 20% DBE goal for Design, Professional Services as well as Construction. These goals are in addition to the 30% local resident hiring goal for construction work.  Some DBE firms have already been hired as they were included on the design/build team when FFPs proposal was submitted to the Authority.  A subcontract was issued to High Light Electric, Inc., a DBE firm, for traffic signal and street light construction in the amount of $1,925,000. A Letter of Intent was issued to Ortiz Asphalt Paving, Inc., a DBE firm, for asphalt work.  An Invitation to Bid was issued for procurement of traction power equipment, which offers opportunities for lower tier DBE suppliers. The ITB was advertised in the Sentinel and APTAs Passenger Transport trade publication. It was also posted on the FFP website, eBidboard and the Blue Book Listing Service.  As additional DBE opportunities are identified, and as Work Packages are released, FFP will advertise these new opportunities in industry publications and will make efforts to reach out to new DBE businesses via email, website postings, and an assortment of local newspapers. FFP DBE Program

7. Expo Line Transit Project DBE Firms/Small-Sized Businesses for Design Services: The Design Services Allowance + Fee is $26,650,000 and the DBE Goal is 20%. The firms on the next slide depict DBE firms that are either under contract or in contract negotiations. FFP DBE Program

8. Expo Line Transit Project Design Services ContractorSub toWork Scope Date of AwardComments Contract Value B&C Transit ConsultantsParsonsTBD8/21/2007Subcontract under negotiation$200,000 Bullock & AssociatesParsonsEngineering - Sewage9/8/2006Subcontract signed$435,000 D'Leon Consulting Engineers ParsonsUtility/Drainage Engineering and Admin Support 4/10/2006Subcontract signed$700,000 GC Tech, Inc (Engineering)ParsonsEngineering and Admin Support4/10/2006Subcontract signed$870,000 CordobaGC TechDesign Support10/01/06 Subcontract signed$750,000 Griego & AssociatesParsonsSystems Safety Engineering4/10/2006Subcontract signed$226,000 Elwood AssociatesGruenArt CoordinationTBDSubcontract signed$46,000 Advanced Building Group (formerly Jubany Architects) GruenStation Architecture (National/Washington Station) TBDSubcontract under negotiation; NTP issued 12/21/06 for $75 $214,000 Miyamoto InternationalGruenStation Structural DesignTBDSubcontract signed$881,000 RAW InternationalGruenStation Architecture (Western, Crenshaw Station) TBDSubcontract under negotiation; NTP issued 07/24/06 for $125 $357,000 Selbert PerkinsGruenEnvironmental Graphics, SignageTBDSubcontract signed$185,000 Lin ConsultingParsonsTraffic Signals and Street Lighting Design 6/1/2006Subcontract signed$1,338,000

9. Expo Line Transit Project DBE Firms/Small-Sized Businesses for Professional Services: The Professional Services Allowance + Fee is $43,787,000 and the DBE Goal is 20%. The firms on the next slide depict DBE firms that are either under contract or in contract negotiations. FFP DBE Program

10. Expo Line Transit Project Professional Services ContractorSub toWork Scope Date of AwardComments Contract Value Anil Verma Assoc.FFPProject Controls, Document Control, Business Administration 5/15/2006Subcontract signed$1,249,000 AP EngineersLeightonSoil TestingTBDSubcontract under negotiation$32,000 Asahi Surveying, Inc.ParsonsDesign Surveys4/7/2006Subcontract signed$394,000 C&L DrillingLeightonDrillingTBDSubcontract under negotiation$15,000 Elwood AssociatesGruenArt CoordinationTBDSubcontract under negotiation$20,000 GC Tech, Inc.FFPCommunity Outreach3/31/2006Subcontract signed$1,877,000 Advanced Building Group (formerly Jubany Architects) GruenStation Architecture – Construction Support (National/Washington Station) 12/21/2006Subcontract signed$6,000 Lee AndrewsGCTechConstruction Claims/Litigation4/11/2006Subcontract signed$8,000 Lin ConsultingParsonsTraffic Signals & Street Lighting6/1/2006Subcontract signed$64,000 Miyamoto InternationalGruenStation Structural Design – Construction Support TBDSubcontract signed$30,000 RAW InternationalGruenStation Architecture – Construction Support (Western, Crenshaw Station) 7/24/2006Subcontract signed$15,000 Wagner Engineering & Survey, Inc.FFPConstruction Surveying10/11/2006Professional Service Agreement Signed $1,400,000

11. Expo Line Transit Project DBE Firms/Small-Sized Businesses for Construction Services: The Construction Services Allowance + Fee is $54,795,000 and the DBE Goal is 20%. This amount is based on work packages authorized through August. The firms on the next slide depict DBE firms that are either under contract or in contract negotiations. FFP DBE Program

12. Expo Line Transit Project Construction Services ContractorSub toWork ScopeDate of Award CommentsContract Value Lincoln Pacific Builders, Inc.FFPElectrical Work6/18/2007Subcontract awaiting signature $2,592,060 CPR TruckingFFPTrucking6/11/2007PO/Rental Agreement$250,000 Cut Core & DemolitionFFPConcrete sawing breaking & hauling 11/1/2006PO/Rental Agreement$400,000 Diversified LandscapingFFPLandscape, palm tree relocation11/16/2006Subcontract signed$379,000 High Light ElectricFFPTraffic signal and street lighting10/1/2006Subcontract Under development $1,925,000 B & C TransitFFPTrain control procurement, product integration and delivery of as-builts TBDSubcontract Under development $23,000,000 United Steel PlacersFFPReinforcing steel7/25/2007Subcontract Signed$3,694,000 Ortiz PavingFFPAsphalt Concrete Paving8/21/2007Subcontract Signed$322,000 Seville Construction ServicesFFPInspection Services4/2/2007Subcontract Signed$150,000

13. Expo Line Transit Project  Continue coordinating with PVJOBS to implement the screening and job- readiness portion of the Local Jobs Program. Continue to coordinate with various Community/Faith Based Organizations and public agencies who partner with PVJOBS to provide guidance or assistance to the numerous job-seekers who are not hired through the EXPO Local Jobs Program. The next Jobs Program Orientation session is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11, 2007.  Continue to host monthly coordination meetings with representatives from Laborers Union Local 300 and with Carpenters Union Local 409 to monitor the construction hiring progress  Continue to participate in the Poor People’s Campaign under the leadership of the Southern Christian Leadership Campaign  Continue to provide information on the Local Jobs Program at various venues throughout the community, such as malls, retail/eateries, libraries, etc. September Planned Activities