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Bid Award - Paratransit Related Services for ADA Paratransit Passengers (B)
This item involves a request for the City Commission to authorize the bid award to Transitional Living of North Central Florida doing business as Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida (CIL-NCF) for Paratransit Related Services including ADA (Americans with Disabilities) Eligibility/Certification of persons with disabilities, Travel Training said individuals, and Sensitivity Training for Regional Transit System (RTS) staff in the amount of $73,200.
Explanation
On June 14, 2007 the City Purchasing Division solicited proposals (Request for Proposals #RTSX060366-PJ) for Paratransit Related Services including the certification or re-certification of ADA eligibility applicants, ADA Paratransit Eligibility Determination, ADA Field Certifications, Travel Training and Sensitivity Training for RTS bus operators and supervisory staff. On July 18, 2007 Purchasing received one proposal. RTS Staff negotiated a contract for services with Transitional Living of North Central Florida doing business as Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida (CIL-NCF).
RTS is requesting the approval to establish a contract with the CIL-NCF for a three-year period, beginning October 1, 2007, with two one year extensions, subject to funding and written consent of both parties. CIL-NCF will provide services as described in RFP #RTSX060366-PJ. The services will be provided for a flat fee of $6,100.00 per month. Federal law prohibits capacity constraints on certification of ADA eligible individuals. This requirement made budgeting for these necessary services very difficult. Previous monthly billing for these services fluctuated, but continued to increase with several months exceeding $7000.00. By locking in a fixed rate the City will have more control of the costs while still providing the federally mandated services for the disabled community. CIL-NCF benefits by ha...
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