Meeting_Body
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Subject
SUBJECT: METRO VANPOOL VEHICLE SUPPLIER BENCH CONTRACTS
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Modification No. 2 to the Vanpool Vehicle Supplier Bench Contract Nos. PS10754400051491 for Airport Van Rental, PS10754300051491 for Green Commuter, and PS10754500051491 for Enterprise Rideshare (a division of Enterprise Holdings) to exercise the first one-year option in an amount not to exceed $9 million increasing the total contract value from $18 million to $27 million, and extending the period of performance from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.
Issue
ISSUE
On July 26, 2018, the Metro Board approved a Vanpool Vehicle Supplier Bench Contract for a two-year base period, with three, one-year options for a total value of $45 million (Attachment B). The two-year base contract ended July 31, 2020 and a short-term extension was executed through September 30, 2020.
Background
BACKGROUND
The Metro Vanpool Program was launched in May 2007 and has become an industry leader in providing a mobility option to employers and commuters, significantly reducing traffic congestion while improving air quality throughout Southern California. This program contributes to the reduction of more than 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) annually produced by single-occupancy vehicles (SOVs) in Los Angeles County. Thousands of additional cars would be on the road without this highly successful program. In addition, Metro Vanpool generates approximately $20 million annually of federal funding for the agency.
The Metro Vanpool Program is managed by Metro's Transportation Demand Management (TDM) team in the Countywide Planning & Development Department. The program supports Metro's vision of increasing the percent usage of transportation modes and reducing solo driving as outlined in the Metro Vision 2028 Strategic ...
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