DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Budget & Admin Services
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24-418, Approve Change Order, Transit Buses (Transit)
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
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Recommended Action:
Approve Change Order #1 to reduce File 24-418, Transit Buses, in the amount of $2,266 for a new total of $460,326.96
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action needed. Budgeted in the Heavy Equipment Replacement plan approved in the FY24 budget process. Grant funding in the amount of $460,327 and the required match in the amount of $92,065 are included in the FY24 budget for Transit Fund 1088. Grant funding will be provided by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339 grant. Matching funds in the amount of $92,065 will be provided from Transportation Development Credits as a “soft match,” which allows the federal share to be reimbursed up to 100% as authorized by Chapter 53 of the Title 49 U.S.C. and reimbursed from Federal Transportation Administration Grants with no match required.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
On May 28, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of four (4) transit buses. These buses were purchased per the Florida Department of Transportation Contract #TRIPS-22-CA-MB-LF-FTS, which was awarded to Florida Transportation Systems Incorporated of Tampa, Florida.
The two (2) Endera buses were ordered with three (3) wheelchair positions and the department only needs two (2). The price of the buses changed from $129,354 to $128,221 each for a reduction in price of $1,133 per bus. These two (2) buses replaced vehicles 33756 and 36249, both Vans. The attached order form has been updated to show two (2) wheelchair positions and is acceptable for both buses.
Therefore, it is in the best interest of the County to approve Change Order #1 to File 24-418, Transit Buses, to reduce the amount by $2,266, for a new total of $460,326.96.
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