A Sound Transit virtual conference for the architectural & engineering and construction industries
Join Sound Transit for its second contracting expo for the architectural & engineering services and construction industries. The virtual conference is open to all interested vendors, especially architects, engineers, construction managers, designers, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
Learn about Sound Transit’s path forward and hear from leadership on the agency’s strategic priorities to help shape a more prosperous future as we work together in building diverse partnerships to transform transit in the region.
When
Thursday, Oct. 27
8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. PST
Where
Sound Transit's virtual conference platform
How to attend
Sign up through our virtual conference platform.
What to expect
- Hear from Sound Transit’s leadership about our strategic priorities going forward.
- Learn more about Sound Transit’s upcoming system and nonsystem expansion projects and procurements.
- Connect with other attendees for networking opportunities.
Agenda
Oct. 27, 2022, 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Time | Topic |
---|---|
7:00 a.m. - 7:55 a.m. | Speed Networking |
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | Welcome to Building Diverse Partnerships with Ted Lucas and Julie Timm |
8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | Where We’ve Been and the Road Ahead |
8:45 - 9:30 a.m. | System Expansion Projects – Part 1 |
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | System Expansion Projects – Part 2 |
10:20 -11:20 a.m. | Non-System Expansion Projects |
11:25-11:55 a.m. | Breakout Session - Journey Mapping and Passenger Personas |
11:25-11:55 a.m. | Breakout Session - Pursuing Construction Contract Opportunities at Sound Transit |
11:25-11:55 a.m. | Breakout Session - Sound Transit Project Labor Agreement |
11:25-11:55 a.m. | Breakout Session - Safety at Sound Transit |
12:00 -12:30 p.m. | Breakout Session - Managing Your Sound Transit Contract: Contract Compliance of Diversity/Inclusion Elements |
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. | Breakout Session - Commitment to Quality |
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. | Breakout Session - Prompt Payment |
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. | Breakout Session - Pursuing A&E Contract Opportunities at Sound Transit |
12:30 - 12:40 p.m. | Moving Forward Together (intro to Exhibit/Information Booths) |
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Information Booth - PTAC |
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Information Booth - OMWBE |
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Information Booth - PCA |
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Information Booth - CREI |
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Information Booth - PSO |
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Information Booth - PEPD |
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Information Booth – Operations |
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Information Booth - STart |
Intros & Keynote
Where We’ve Been and the Road Ahead
Sound Transit Executive Leadership reflects on accomplishments through partnerships and the work ahead.
Topics:
- Where We've Been - presented by Ron Lewis
- The Road Ahead - presented by Eric Beckman
Speakers
Ron Lewis, Executive Director, Design Engineering & Construction Management
Eric Beckman, Executive Director, Portfolio Services Office
Project Discussions
System Expansion Projects – Part 1
Sound Transit project leadership describe capital project scopes, schedules and contract packaging for the Tacoma Dome Link Extension, Operations and Maintenance Facility South and Everett Link Extension projects.
Speakers
Curvie Hawkins, Project Development Director
Tim Muller, Executive Project Director, DECM Project Management
Eric Widstrand, North Corridor Development Director
Moderator
Julie Montgomery, Director of Architecture and Art
System Expansion Projects – Part 2
Sound Transit project leadership describe capital project scopes, schedules and contract packaging for STRIDE Bus Rapid Transit and West Seattle and Ballard Link Extension projects.
Speakers
Rick Capka, Deputy Program Executive-Bus Rapid Transit Delivery
Lacy Bell, Deputy Program Executive-Bus Rapid Transit Operations
Lori Frederick, Principal Construction Manager
Anthony Pooley, Principal Construction Manager
Moderator
Julie Montgomery, Director of Architecture and Art
Non-System Expansion Projects
Presentation and discussion of past and upcoming non-expansion projects to provide examples of the types of projects that will be going out to bid in the coming years. With the expansion of our transit system in all modes, we will be experiencing growth in these projects that would provide opportunities for partnerships with various types of contractors.
Speakers
Mark Johnson, Project Director, DECM Project Management, Buildings, Infrastructure, LRV
Voltaire Atienza-Wilkinson, Sr. Project Manager, Operations Projects and Programs
Darren Simons, Sr. Project Manager, Operations Projects and Programs
Christiana Hanes, Project Manager, Operations Projects and Programs
Moderator
Voltaire Atienza-Wilkinson (Sr. Project Manager, Operations Projects and Programs)
Breakout Sessions
Journey Mapping and Passenger Personas
Sound Transit believes that putting the passenger at the core of strategy and decisions making ensures that we will plan, deliver, and operate a world class transportation system that improves the quality of life in the Puget Sound Region. Using Passenger Journey Mapping and Passenger Personas, Sound Transit staff, consultants, and delivery partners step into our passengers’ shoes to build empathy and understand the features, functionality, and pain points that, when resolved, will lead to an excellent passenger experience.
Speakers
Russ Arnold, Chief Passenger Experience & Innovation Officer
Zack Ambrose, Program Manager, Passenger Experience Integration
Pursuing Construction Contract Opportunities at Sound Transit
Sound Transit continues to utilize qualification-based procurement methods (Design Build and GCCM) for delivering its expansive portfolio of work. Come learn about Sound Transit’s evolving priorities and approach when selecting firms under these delivery methods and how to improve your firm’s proposals.
Speakers
- Matt Preedy (Director, Construction Management)
- Supriya Kelkar (Senior Design Manager)
- Amanda Lanier (Director, Design and Construction Contracts)
- Petra Payne (Lead, Design and Construction Contracts)
- Edson Zavala (Deputy Director-Economic Development)
Commitment to Quality
This session will focus on Sound Transit's commitment to quality, one of our agency's key values. The session will also provide an opportunity for industry feedback on how to instill quality into the day-to-day mindset as well as give industry the time to detail challenges they face when it comes to achieving best quality outcomes. We believe this conversation will be invaluable to supporting ST's culture of quality.
Speakers
Jeff Chou (Program Director, Quality)
Prompt Payment
Procurement & Contracts together with Financial Operations have formed a partnership focused on streamlining the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle and specifically working to ensure Sound Transit pays its vendors and contractors on-time and withing contracted terms.
You’ll learn about our track record, our upward trend, the work we’re doing to improve with the ultimate goal of becoming your preferred partner, realizing the paying promptly is a critical component to making that happen.
Speakers
Bill Greve (Director - PCD Systems)
Brent Mecham (Director – Financial Systems & Reporting)
Pursuing A&E Contract Opportunities at Sound Transit
Architectural and Engineering (A&E) projects have always been selected based solely on qualifications. Come learn about Sound Transit’s evolving priorities and approach when selecting firms for A&E work while improving your firm’s proposals.
Speakers
- Gwen McCullough (Director-Capital Project Development Programs)
- Brian Patton (Senior Design Manager)
- Kevin Kelly (Manger, Design and Construction Contracts)
- Edson Zavala (Deputy Director-Economic Development)