Common use of Alternatives Considered Clause in Contracts

Alternatives Considered. There is no alternative to the proposal to execute the C&M Agreement with Caltrans. Caltrans proposes to widen SR-55 to improve capacity and traffic flow throughout the location and so the Authority needs to provide railroad protection support services to ensure continued safe operation throughout the construction period. The Cooperative Agreement with OCTA provides up-front funding to the Authority to ensure that the Authority does not draw down on its own operational funds before being compensated for the services by Caltrans. The alternative would be for the Authority not to execute the Agreement and to use operating funds prior to Caltrans reimbursement.