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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a contract with Model 1, Inc. for the purchase of seventy-five (75) RAM Pro Master 3500 vans in a total amount not to exceed $5,963,100.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this action is available in the FY2025 Capital Budget.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☒ 1. Customer ☒ 2. Community
☐ 3. Workforce ☒ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
Strategic Objectives:
☒ 1.1 Safe & Reliable Service ☒1.2 High Quality Customer Experience ☒ 1.3 Accessible System
☐ 2.1 Support Sustainable Regional Growth ☐ 2.2 Become a Carbon Neutral Agency
☒ 2.3 Responsive to Community and Customer Needs ☐ 2.4 Regional Leader in Transit Planning
☐ 3.1 Diversity of Staff ☐ 3.2 Employer of Choice ☐ 3.3 Expand Highly Skilled Workforce
☒ 4.1 Fiscally Responsible and Transparent ☐ 4.2 Culture of Safety ☒ 4.3 State of Good Repair
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: The strategic alignment for procuring new vans directly supports CapMetro's overarching goals by addressing the aging fleet and reliability issues that hinder service quality and accessibility. Investing in these new assets with warranties in place ensures fiscal responsibility while enhancing the reliability and accessibility of our paratransit services, a core function of the agency. This move aligns with our commitment to providing dependable and equitable transportation, directly responding to community needs and ensuring ADA compliance, ultimately strengthening our agency's reputation and long-term sustainability.
BUSINESS CASE: CapMetro's procurement of a new van fleet is a critical investment to address the current aging paratransit vehicles, which currently compromise service quality and passenger satisfaction. This initiative will directly resolve these issues by providing newer, dependable vans with enhanced safety and technology, minimizing breakdowns and reducing maintenance costs. This modernization ensures a more efficient and reliable paratransit service for the community, improving accessibility and the overall rider experience.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item will be presented to the full board on May 19, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This contract represents a state of good repair purchase to replace end of life paratransit vehicles. This high-priority initiative will enhance accessibility, improve service reliability and efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure ADA compliance. This strategic investment directly addresses current operational challenges and strengthens our commitment to providing dependable and equitable transportation for the growing paratransit needs of our community.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: A 0% SBE goal was assigned to this procurement, which did not include subcontract opportunities and was purchased through a cooperative purchasing agreement.
PROCUREMENT: The contract will utilize the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Contract No. BT01-21 held by Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc. for Buses-Shuttle, Transit, Trams and Other Specialty Buses.
H-GAC awarded contracts are made available for use by Capital Metro via Title 7, Intergovernmental Relations Chapter 791, Interlocal Cooperation Contracts and The Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act. Purchases made using H-GAC contracts satisfy otherwise applicable bidding requirements. Pricing for the ProMaster LF Wheelchair Accessible Vans was determined to be fair & reasonable by the H-GAC during its solicitation and award process.
Pricing for the ProMaster LF Wheelchair Accessible Vans is as follows:
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Item |
Description |
Quantity |
Unit Price |
Extended Price |
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1 |
ProMaster LF Wheelchair Accessible Vans |
75 |
$79,500.00 |
$5,962,500.00 |
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2 |
H-GAC Fee: |
$600.00 |
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Grand Total Price (Item 1 and 2 Inclusive): |
$5,963,100.00 |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Capital Construction, Engineering & Design (CCED)
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RESOLUTION
OF THE
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2025-1490
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors (and/or CapMetro Management) endeavor to provide reliable vehicles for our operations; and
WHEREAS, it is best practice to provide strategic investment directly tackles current operational challenges and reinforces our commitment to dependable, equitable service for our growing community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the President & CEO, or her designee, is authorized to finalize and execute a contract with Model 1, Inc. for the purchase of seventy-five (75) RAM Pro Master 3500 vans in a total amount not to exceed $5,963,100.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross