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CC - Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Xerox Transport Solutions, Inc. for Software and Hardware Support for the Transportation Smart Bus System for a Two Year Term (Ending on June 30, 2017) with an Optional One Year Extension (to June 30, 2018) in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $369,854.
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Contact Person/Dept: Paul Condran/Transportation
Phone Number: (310) 253-6520
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
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Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/22/15)
Department Approval: Art Ida, Director of Transportation (10/21/15)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a professional services agreement with Xerox Transport Solutions, Inc. (Xerox) for total support services for software and hardware associated with the Culver CityBus Smart Bus system for a two-year term (ending June 30, 2017) with an optional third year (ending June 30, 2018) in an amount not-to-exceed $369,854.
BACKGROUND
In 2005, the Transportation Department developed a Request for Proposals for a complete and fully integrated Smart Bus System (SBS) with automated vehicle location (AVL), Global Positioning System (GPS), security cameras, and various other telematics for the City's transit fleet. In 2006, the City Council approved a contract with Orbital Systems which was later sold to Affiliated Computer Services/Transport Solutions (ACS Transport Solutions).
In 2007, ACS Transport Solutions delivered and installed a SBS and related equipment which included a two year parts/labor and software support agreement. In 2010, the City Council approved a five-year agreement with ACS Transport Solu...
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