DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Budget & Admin Services
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26-285, Approve Change Order 1, Ford E450, 2026 Turtle Top Odyssey Cutaway Transit Bus (Transit)
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
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Recommended Action:
Approve Change Order 1 to upgrade the purchase of three (3) Ford E450, 2026 Turtle Top Odyssey Cutaway Transit Buses to three (3) Ford E550 2026 Turtle Top Terra Transit HD Cutaway, per the FDOT Contract #TRIPS-22-CA-MD-LF-NBC Standard Cutaway and Minibus Chassis Type Transit Vehicles, and award to Nations Bus Corporation, located in St. Augustine, Florida for an additional purchase price of $22,603 per bus, resulting in new total cost per unit of $184,591, reflecting the previous approval of $161,988 per unit. The change is necessary due to the larger chassis size required for each vehicle to accommodate the increased seating capacity originally ordered.
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Budgeted Action:
No action needed. Included in the approved FY26 Budget for Transit. Capital grant funds, including the required 20% match, are included in the FY26 budget for Transit. Transportation Development Credits will be used to fulfill the match requirement. Grant funding will be provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339 Grant. Transportation Development Credits will be used 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.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
The purpose of this Change Order 1 purchase is to secure a firm price for the purchase and delivery of three (3) Ford E550 2026 Turtle Top Terra Transit HD Cutaway Bus. This adjustment is needed because the larger chassis size is required to accommodate the seating capacity than was initially specified. The new buses will be utilized in the public transportation sector for transit. The three (3) buses are as follows: Ford E550 2026 Turt...
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