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CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Approval of a Purchase Order with Model 1 Commercial Vehicles in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $708,873 ($590,727.54 Base plus $118,145.50 Contingency) to Supply Three Electric Passenger Vans and (2) Approval of a Purchase Order with National Auto Fleet Group in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $177,220 to Upfit Three Electric Passenger Vans for Culver CityRide Service.
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Meeting Date: April 8, 2024
Contact Person/Dept: Allison Cohen/Transportation Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6543
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (04/03/2024)
Department Approval: Diana Chang, Chief Transportation Officer (03/19/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council: (1) approve a purchase order with Model 1 Commercial Vehicles in an amount not-to-exceed $708,873 ($590,727.54 base plus $118,145.50 contingency) to supply three electric passenger vans and (2) approve a purchase order with National Auto Fleet Group in an amount not-to-exceed $177,075 to upfit three electric passenger vans for Culver CityRide service.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Over the past ten years the Transportation Department has provided Dial-A-Ride (DAR) services within Culver City to those, primarily seniors, who are unable to drive or ride fixed route service. The existing three DAR vehicles, previously operated by Parks and Recreation, have become unreliable and have reached the end of their useful life, thus requiring replacement.
In 2021, Council awarded a purchase order with Sunset Vans to replace these vehicles with three low floor electric minibuses that were designed to be used for all local services under the program of Culver CityRide. Programs offered under the Culver CityRide brand include services for the City's seniors, students, the downtown circulator project, and the ...
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