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Bid Award - Regional Transit System (RTS) Paratransit Related Services for ADA Paratransit Passengers (B)
This item is a request to approve rankings for Request for Proposal (RFQ) #RTSX-130000-DS and execute a contract with Transitional Living of North Central Florida doing business as Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida (CIL-NCF) for Paratransit Related Services for the Regional Transit System (RTS) including ADA (Americans with Disabilities) Eligibility/Certification of persons with disabilities, Travel Training of said individuals, Mystery Rider services, and Sensitivity Training for Regional Transit System (RTS) staff in the amount of $80,000.
Explanation
On May 30, 2012 the City's Purchasing Division solicited Request for Proposals (RFP) for Paratransit Related Services including the certification or re-certification of ADA eligibility applicants, ADA Paratransit Eligibility Determination, ADA Field Certifications, Travel Training, Mystery Rider program, and Sensitivity Training for Regional Transit System (RTS) staff. The RFQ process was implemented in compliance with, and as required by, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Florida Statutes and City of Gainesville policies.
Two (2) proposals were submitted by the deadline. The submissions contained technical and written proposals. An evaluation team consisting of RTS staff evaluated the proposals and is recommending the following ranking:
1. Transitional Living of North Central Florida doing business as Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida (CIL-NCF) doing business as Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida (CIL-NCF)
2. Medical Transportation Management, Inc. (MTM)
RTS desires to enter a contract with Transitional Living of North Central Florida doing business as Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida (CIL-NCF) for a five year period, beginning October 1, 2012. CIL-NCF will provide services as described ...
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