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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Subject
SUBJECT: MICROTRANSIT PILOT PROJECT - PART B
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the:
A. extension of the MicroTransit Pilot Program to allow the project team to move forward with a new operational business model to improve overall performance and support a more sustainable on-demand transit service program as outlined in Attachment G;
B. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute Modification No. 11 to Contract No. PS46292001 with RideCo., Inc., for the MicroTransit Pilot Project to extend the period of performance from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $14,120,992, increasing the Total Contract Value from $43,225,766 to $57,346,758; and
C. CEO to negotiate and execute a contract modification to extend Contract No. PS46292001 with RideCo, Inc., for an additional six months, if necessary, from October 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025, for demobilization, mobilization and deployment efforts utilizing funds to be requested during future fiscal year's budget process.
Issue
ISSUE
The MicroTransit Pilot (MTP) has faced several challenges, such as an unsuited business model and the impact of COVID-19. Despite these challenges, staff recognizes the program's potential benefits and highly recommend extending the pilot to more accurately assess its effectiveness. The MTP Part B contract expires on September 30, 2023. This modification extends the current contract to allow the project team to develop new solicitation packages scheduled for release in Fall 2023 for MicroTransit service based on the improved business model. Without this extension, MicroTransit service would need to be suspended at the conclusion of the current contract extension, lasting until the new business model is implemented.
Background
BACKGROUND
MicroTransit combines technology and operational approaches to p...
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