SUBJECT:
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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 va...
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