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Contract Award to Transdev Services, Inc. for Gainesville Autonomous Transit Shuttle (GAToRS) (B)
This item is a request to approve the recommended award and execute a contract with Transdev Services, Inc. for Gainesville Autonomous Transit Shuttle (GAToRS).
Explanation
On August 28, 2017, the City’s Purchasing Division solicited a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an autonomous transit shuttle. The RFP process was implemented in compliance with, and as required by, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida Statutes and City of Gainesville policies.
Transdev Services, Inc. was the only response submitted by the deadline. Their submission contained both a technical proposal and a price proposal which was evaluated and found to be acceptable after negotiations with the vendor were completed.
RTS desires to enter into a contract with Transdev Services, Inc. for a 42 month period (includes six month startup period followed by 36-month service period), which may be extended one year at a time if dedicated funding is identified for continuation of the project, not to exceed $2,689,591.
Fiscal Note
Funds from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in the amount of $2,689,591 for this project are available in the RTS budget.
Recommendation
The City Commission: receive a brief presentation; and 2) authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with Transdev Services, Inc. for Gainesville Autonomous Transit Shuttle (GAToRS), subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.