Title
Minivans for CATS Paratransit Non-Revenue Support
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract to the lowest responsive bidder Ilderton Conversion of High Point for the purchase of paratransit non-revenue support minivans for an initial term of one year, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to four, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the City’s business needs and the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
John Lewis, Jr., CATS
Allen C. Smith III, CATS
Jennifer Fehribach, CATS
Explanation
§ CATS Special Transportation Services (STS) uses a fleet of 85 paratransit cutaway vans to provide transportation for residents with disabilities who are unable to use the fixed-route bus or rail service. STS provides complementary paratransit service equivalent to the fixed-route bus and rail service.
§ Non-revenue minivans that support paratransit revenue service have reached the end of their useful life and require replacement. STS currently has eight non-revenue support minivans in the CATS STS fleet.
§ On October 19, 2021, CATS issued an Invitation to Bid; two bids were received.
§ Ilderton Conversion of High Point was selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
§ Total expenditures in the first year are estimated to be $202,520 and $106,780 thereafter.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
No goals shall be established on Contracts where: (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b) there are no DBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the City regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
This contract meets the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Capital Investment Plan