Building Diverse Partnerships

A Sound Transit Contracting Expo

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.

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When

Thursday, Oct. 27
8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. PST

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Where

Sound Transit's virtual conference platform

How to attend

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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.

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

Join us to mingle before the event with three-minute speed networking meetings where you'll have an opportunity to meet other participants and make valuable business connections. Meetings are autogenerated by our virtual conference platform's matchmaking algorithm.

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

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

 

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

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

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

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)

Sound Transit’s Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is an important requirement on most of Sound Transit’s projects. Come learn from our Project Labor team about working under Sound Transit’s PLA.

Speakers

Jesse Sanden (PLA Specialist)

John Boufford (Program Manager, Labor Compliance)

This presentation will provide an overview of the Safety Department and its roles and responsibilities on Sound Transit projects.

Speakers

Robert Taaffe, Director, Employee & Construction Safety

Branden Porter, Director, Transportation Safety & Security

Attendees will receive information on what Sound Transit looks for in contract compliance, key expectations for Primes and Subs, as well as information on important resources.

Speakers

Edson Zavala, Deputy Director, Economic Development

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)

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)

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)