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SYSTEM SAFETY, SECURITY AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
JUNE 21, 2018
Subject
SUBJECT: CONTRACTED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES -
NORTH REGION
Action
ACTION: AWARD CONTRACT
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a five-year firm fixed price Contract No. OP52365000 to Transdev Services Inc. for contracted bus services in the North Region for an amount not-to-exceed $105,816,969 effective August 3, 2018.
Issue
ISSUE
Metro operates 18 bus lines that are contracted to private transportation companies. The North Region contractor currently operates six of these lines as follows: 96, 167, 177, 218, 501, and 603.
Contracting a portion of our bus service has provided both cost and operational benefits. Annual savings are realized through the lower operating costs of the contractors. Contracted bus service allows for greater flexibility in the ability to modify service levels. Specifically, lines can quickly be added, cancelled, or modified as a result of space requirements at the divisions.
The current contract with Transdev Services, Inc. (Transdev) for operating bus service in the North Region is scheduled to expire on August 2, 2018. A new contract is required to continue the service. This region covers the San Fernando Valley and City of Los Angeles areas.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
In April 2013, the Board awarded a five-year contract with Transdev. The new contract term will begin on August 3, 2018 and end on August 2, 2023. Metro's Service Scheduling and Planning department generates all contracted bus service schedules and includes all North Region routes in performance and planning analysis. Changes are effected semiannually or as needed to ensure optimal and efficient service performance. The table below provides FY17 performance information in terms of revenue service hours and ridership.
Line
Route
FY17 Annual Revenue Service Hours
FY17 Annual Passengers
96
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