Title
Regional Transit System (RTS) Procurement of Buses (Federal Assets) and Components from the Central Florida Regional Transit Authority (LYNX) (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to approve the procurement of buses, paint services and parts inventory from the Central Florida Regional Transit Authority (LYNX).
Explanation
The Regional Transit System (RTS) fixed route fleet consists of 123 transit buses. Nearly 33% (44 buses) of this fleet exceeds their useful life expectancy. RTS purchases new buses when funding is available and acquires used buses and components when it is not.
The Central Florida Regional Transit Authority (LYNX) desires to transfer nine (9) diesel powered transit buses and components to RTS. In order to maintain service levels and manage fleet costs, RTS would like to acquire these buses. The buses are 2002 and 2004 Gillig Phantom buses that are 40' in length. The aforementioned federal assets are in good condition and can be placed into service with minimal maintenance. This is similar to a bus conveyance RTS received from LYNX in 2009 and 2010.
LYNX has offered to transfer nine (9) buses at no cost to RTS. City Commission approval is required to accept these federal assets.
Fiscal Note
There is no charge to RTS for the buses. Funds are available in the RTS FY2015 operating budget for the operation and maintenance of these buses.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the transfer of nine (9) Gillig Phantom buses and components from Central Florida Regional Transit Authority (LYNX) to the City of Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS).