SUBJECT:
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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a contract with Leif Johnson Ford for vehicle maintenance, with a base term of one (1) year and four (4) option years, in a total amount not to exceed $1,867,500.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this action is available in the FY2026 Operating Budget.
Strategic Goal Alignment:
? 1. Customer ? 2. Community
? 3. Workforce ? 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: While operating a fleet of support vehicles, it is essential to perform both routine and non-routine maintenance to ensure reliability and availability. Partnering with a vendor that offers multiple repair facilities provides additional capacity and flexibility, helping to complete required maintenance more efficiently. This not only improves turnaround time and fleet readiness but also enhances safety for our employees by ensuring vehicles remain in proper working condition.
BUSINESS CASE: It is advantageous for CapMetro to partner with a vendor that operates multiple repair facilities capable of supporting our diverse fleet. The vendor possesses the appropriate tools, parts, and technical expertise necessary to perform the work efficiently. This reduces CapMetro's need to dedicate qualified technicians, invest in specialty tools, or maintain an extensive parts inventory, while ensuring timely and reliable maintenance for our vehicles.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The item was presented and recommended for approval by the Operations, Planning and Safety Committee on October 8, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: CapMetro operates a fleet of more than two hundred (200) support vehicles. Currently, one (1) maintenance bay and two (2) technicians are assigned to perform both routine and non-routine maintenance activities. To supplement these limited internal resources, the contracted vendor provides access to three (3...
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