HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-11 - AGENDA REPORTS - COMMUTER SCHOOL TRANS CONTR (2)Agenda Item
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
DATE: March 11, 2008
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SUBJECT: AWARD CONTRACT TO TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
& DESIGN, INC. (TMD) FOR A COMMUTER AND
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHOOL -DAY TRANSIT SERVICE
ANALYSIS
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Award contract to Transportation Management & Design, Inc. (TMD) for a Commuter and
Supplemental School -Day Service Analysis (TR -07-08-30) in the amount of $80,369, plus a
10% contingency of $8,036, for a total of $88,406.
2. Appropriate $88,406.00 from the Transit Fund balance to account 12400-5161.002
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents, or modify the
award in the event that issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney
approval.
BACKGROUND
Since its inception in July 1992, the City of Santa Clarita Transit has been one of the
fastest-growing public transportation providers in Los Angeles County. The City of Santa Clarita
Transit provides fixed -route local and commuter express bus service, as well as dial -a -ride
paratransit services.
This study aims to. provide in-depth details regarding the growth, demand, and recommendations
of the Commuter Express and Supplemental School -Day transit service. Development patterns
within the Santa Clarita Valley require plans for alternative transit delivery systems and services.
The Commuter and Supplemental School -Day Transit Service Analysis is intended to evaluate
current transit operations in these two service types and project future service needs on a local
and regional level, including rapidly developing communities in unincorporated areas. This
analysis will also identify a corresponding financial plan necessary to meet these needs. The
Commuter and Supplemental School -Day Transit Service Analysis will provide the mechanism
for the City of Santa Clarita Transit's ongoing planning activities for these service types and act
as the document by which the City can communicate its service plans and financial needs to
various funding jurisdictions.
To continue the success which the City of Santa Clarita Transit has experienced thus far, service
must keep pace with employment and population growth. Such an expansion program will help
achieve the goal of offering 'residents alternative mobility choices.
Three proposals were submitted. Two firms are located within Calfornia, while the third is from
Texas:
• Transportation Management & Design, Inc. (TMD) - Carlsbad, California
• Majic Consulting Group - Santa Clarita, California
• McDonald Transit Associates, Inc. - Fort Worth, Texas
Transportation Management & Design, Inc. (TMD) is recommended, based upon depth of
understanding of the project and previous experience.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Appropriate $88,406.00 to account 12400.5.161.002 from the Transit Fund Balance. No general
fund dollars will be used for this procurement.