HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2011-067 N.C.S. 05/02/2011Resolution No. 2011 -067 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO MV TRANSPORTATION, INC. FOR THE
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF PETALUMA TRANSIT AND
PETALUMA PARATRANSIT SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma contracts for operations and maintenance of its public
transportation services, and periodically conducts a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP)
process for these services; and,
WHEREAS, in anticipation of the expiration of the current contracts for fixed -route and
paratransit services on June 30, 2011, an ad hoc Selection Committee was formed to assist City
staff in evaluating responses to the RFP and making a recommendation for contract award; and,
WHEREAS, six proposals were received and evaluated; four were interviewed,
including the incumbent contractors, MV Transportation, Inc. (MV) and Petaluma People
Services Center (PPSC); and,
WHEREAS, the Selection Committee unanimously recommends that the City Council
combine fixed route and maintenance with paratransit operations under a single contract to
achieve economies of scale and to free up transit funding to be applied to service shortfalls, such
as those identified in recent rider outreach; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires the cost savings of a combined contract with the
benefits to the City of having PPSC continue to provide paratransit operations; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposal record reflects that having the local
social service agency, PPSC, provide paratransit operations that include elder care trained
drivers, referral of riders to other PPSC social service programs, and other social service
programs, support a determination that the PPSC proposal for paratransit services provides the
best value to the City for paratransit services; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposal record reflects that having the
incumbent fixed route and maintenance operator, MV, provide fixed route and maintenance
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services, and oversee both fixed route and paratransit services, combines the benefits of
specialized paratransit services delivered by PPSC, and the benefits of combining fixed route and
paratransit services into one contract, resulting in cost savings and making transit service
enhancements financially feasible, resulting in the best overall transit service value for the City,
consistent with the City's solicitation for transit service proposals and applicable FTA guidelines
and other applicable law; and,
WHEREAS, City Council is pleased that MV and PPSC have agreed to partner, with
MV utilizing PPSC as a subcontractor under a single five -year contract, with two additional one-
year options, to provide both fixed route and paratransit service, based on their revised
responsive proposal.
NOW, 'THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma
that the City Council awards a contract for the operation and maintenance of Petaluma Transit
and Petaluma Paratransit to MV Transportation, Inc.; consistent with the responsive proposal
submitted, and any agreed modifications thereto (collectively, "Proposal ") and authorizes and
directs the City Manager to execute a professional service agreement with MV Transportation,
Inc., conditioned on MV Transportation, Inc., timely executing the contract and submitting all
required documents, including but not limited to, certificates of insurance and endorsements, in
accordance with the RFP.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the pr v d as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 2 " day of May, 2011, o
by the following vote: t
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Harris, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney, Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN
ATTEST:
Citp Attorney
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