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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of a Task Order with HDR, Inc. for Mobility Investment & Grant Strategy Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $640,703.25 ($276,035.22 Base Plus $364,668.03 Contingency for Predefined Optional Services).
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Meeting Date: November 11, 2024
Contact Person/Dept: Tamar Fuhrer/Transportation Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6593
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (11/07/2024)
Department Approval: Diana Chang, Chief Transportation Officer (10/22/24)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff Recommends the City Council approve a task order with HDR, Inc. for Mobility Investment & Grant Strategy services in an amount not to exceed $640,703.25.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Transportation Department's operations and capital projects are funded through the Transportation Enterprise Fund (Municipal Bus Fund 203), rather than the General Fund. These funds are comprised of various competitive and non-competitive grants and other funding from sub-regional, state, and federal sources, along with farebox revenue. Annual revenue received by the Department is dynamic, and can be impacted by changes in ridership, service, the service of other transit agencies in the region, County sales tax measures, and area population.
To continue to provide a high level of mobility services for the community, maintain the fleet and infrastructure in a state of good repair, and address current and future mobility demands, the Department seeks to develop a plan that will assess funding needs and recommend a multi-year comprehensive grant strategy that will identify and develop projects for competitive grant opportunities and close any funding gaps.
On March 27, 2023, staff presented Council with the results of the request for qualifications process conducted for on-call tra...
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