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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of a Five-Year General Services Agreement with Clever Devices, Ltd. for Hardware Warranty, Software Maintenance, and Database Services for the SmartBus System in an Amount Not-To-Exceed $1,418,682 ($1,289,711 Base plus $128,971 Contingency).
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Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Nestor Ducreux/Transportation Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6538
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/22/2025); Clever Devices, Ltd. (05/22/25)
Department Approval: Diana Chang, Chief Transportation Officer (05/08/2025)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a five-year general services agreement with Clever Devices Ltd. for hardware warranty, software maintenance, and database services for the SmartBus System in an amount not-to-exceed $1,418,682 ($1,289,711 Base plus $128,971 Contingency).
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Clever Devices is the provider of the Transportation Department's SmartBus System, which includes the CleverCAD computer-aided dispatch/automatic vehicle locator (CAD/AVL) CleverCAD system, business intelligence tools, and onboard vehicle hardware used across Culver CityBus's fleet of 54 buses and six vans.
The SmartBus System supports essential vehicle operations, including real-time communication and dispatch tools, and integrates with the Vehicle Operator Assignment Module (VOAM) to enable efficient operator and route scheduling.
Additionally, the SmartBus System includes other essential operational tools such as Clever Reports, which collects and analyzes data to track key performance indicators; BusTime, which communicates real-time scheduling updates to passengers; and GTFS-RT (General Transit Feed Specification), which...
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