Submitted By: Tom Duncan
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Presentation By: Tom Duncan
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Department: Growth Management
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Purchase of 15 bus shelters from Tolar Manufacturing Company in the amount of $227,065
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence, Quality of Place
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BACKGROUND:
Bus shelters are an essential component of public transportation, providing passengers with protection from the sun, rain, and other weather conditions, thereby improving comfort and safety while waiting for transit. They enhance the visibility and accessibility of the system, encourage ridership, and demonstrate a community's investment in public transportation. Additionally, shelters offer opportunities for lighting, seating, and signage, improving overall customer experience and ADA accessibility.
SunTran staff proposes purchasing 15 bus shelters using Jacksonville Transportation Authority's (JTA) P-19-010 Transit Shelters, Amenities, and Outdoor Equipment contract with Tolar Manufacturing Company. The solicitation conducted by JTA complies with Federal Regulation 2 CFR part 200 and the City of Ocala's procurement policies and procedures. Tolar has agreed to extend the exact price to the City of Ocala, which was also provided to JTA under the contract.
In accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations, a comparative price analysis was conducted. Tolar Manufacturing submitted the lowest responsive bid in the amount of $227,065. For comparison, Brasco International submitted a bid of $242,250, and Duo-Guard Industries submitted a bid of $280,190. Based on this analysis, Tolar Manufacturing was determined to offer the most cost-effective option. Staff has reviewed the bids and determined the pricing to be fair and reasonable.
On October 5, 2021, the City Council approved an agreement with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. to provide continuing professional transit-related design services for three years beg...
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