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Request for Proposal Award - ADA Complimentary Paratransit Service (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to authorize the Request for Proposal award to MV Transportation Inc. as Primary Contractor to provide ADA Complimentary Paratransit Service in accordance with Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) regulations.
Explanation
On September 19, 2008, the City's Purchasing Division solicited Request for Proposals to provide ADA paratransit service in accordance with FTA regulations. The Request for Proposal process was implemented in compliance with and as required by the FTA, Florida Statutes and City of Gainesville policies.
Two (2) proposals were submitted within the deadline. The submissions contained the technical proposal and the price proposal. The technical proposals and price proposals were evaluated by City staff and MV Transportation, Inc. was scored as the Primary Contractor.
Fiscal Note
Funds in the amount of $900,000 have been provided by Federal Grants and budgeted by RTS to cover the cost of the ADA Complimentary Paratransit.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) authorize the Request for Proposal award to primary contractor MV Transportation, Inc.; and 2) authorize the City Manager to execute the contract, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.