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FINANCE, BUDGET AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Subject
SUBJECT: LOW INCOME FARE IS EASY (LIFE) PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR SERVICES
Action
ACTION: AWARD CONTRACTS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to:
A. AWARD a 54-month indefinite delivery indefinite quantity Contract No. PS6056400A to FAME Assistance Corporations for LIFE program administration services for the Southwest and Northwest service regions, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,653,756 for the 30-month base term and $669,104.50 for each of the two, 12-month options, for a combined total not-to-exceed amount of $2,991,965 effective January 1, 2020, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any; and
B. AWARD a 54-month indefinite delivery indefinite quantity Contract No. PS6056400B to International Institute of Los Angeles for LIFE program administration services for the Southeast service region in an amount not-to-exceed $890,124 for the 30-month base term and $357,562 for each of the two, 12-month options, for a combined total not-to-exceed amount of $1,605,248, effective January 1, 2020, subject to resolution of protest(s), if any.
Issue
ISSUE
Metro is seeking non-profit, community-based administrators to oversee and manage more than 200 non-profit and governmental partner agencies within their assigned service areas in support of Metro's LIFE program. For the program to be more efficiently managed, the Los Angeles County LIFE service area was divided into three distinct regions, i.e., Southwest, Southeast, and Northwest, with each region having its own assigned administrator.
The Program serves low income transit riders, victims of domestic violence, individuals experiencing homelessness, elderly, and individuals with immediate transportation needs. The Program provides fare subsidies or free rides to eligible participants (see Attachment A for a description of the program).
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The Program is a means tested fare s...
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