Submitted By: John King
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Presentation By: John King
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Department: Fleet
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve the purchase of two ADA-compliant minivans for SunTran in the amount of $135,280
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) establishes regulations to ensure compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), particularly concerning public transportation accessibility. To adhere to these standards, transit vehicles must be accessible and operable for individuals with disabilities. Key features include wheelchair accessibility, securement systems, and enhanced safety standards.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Acquiring two ADA-compliant vans will significantly enhance accessible transportation services for individuals with disabilities in the City. Fleet Management supports procuring two ADA-compliant Chrysler Voyager minivans for SunTran, utilizing allocated FDOT funding. These vehicles will be purchased cooperatively using FDOT's Transit Research Inspection Procurement Services (TRIPS) Program Contract No. TRIPS-19-MV-FTS. The TRIPS Program allows Florida's public transportation providers with the opportunity to aggregate their purchasing power to achieve greater volume discounts. The underlying solicitation for TRIPS-19-MV-FTS has been evaluated and determined by the City's Procurement Department to be cost-effective and to afford best value.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of $135,280 for purchasing the two Chrysler Voyager minivans is appropriated and encumbered in the SunTran Grant account #494-050-455-544-66-64010.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These goods were procured in compliance with the City's Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
* Approve with Changes
* Table
* Deny...
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