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Resolution: R-12-0047
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 11-00754 Final Action Date: 2/9/2012
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TRANSPORTATION AMERICA, INC., IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
ATTACHED FORM, TO OPERATE AN ON -DEMAND TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") FOR THE LOW INCOME ELDERLY
AND/OR THE DISABLED, FOR THE INITIAL ONE YEAR TERM, IN THE AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $249,857; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE CITY'S SHARE OF
THE TRANSIT SURTAX.
WHEREAS, the Capital Improvements Program ("CIP") and the Office of Transportation procured
through the Purchasing Department a Request for Proposals ("RFP") No. 274276,1 on June 24, 2011
to procure a qualified and experienced company to operate an On -Demand Transportation Service for
the City of Miami ("City"); and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2011, two (2) Proposals were received in response to the RFP: Action
Community Center, Inc. ("Action") and Transportation America, Inc. ("Transportation America"); and
WHEREAS, both firms were deemed responsive as part of the due diligence effort provided by
the Purchasing Department; and
WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee ("Committee") convened on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 to
evaluate the responses to the solicitation and establish the ranking of the firms based on its review of
the Proposals; and
WHEREAS, the RFP required each Proposal to respond to the Submission Requirements which
included Experience and Key Personnel, Financial Capability, Equipment and Facility, Service Plan
and Capability, Programs and Plans, and Fees for Services; and
WHEREAS, based on the results of the Committee's evaluation, Transportation America was
determined to be the top -ranked firm; and
WHEREAS, the attached Professional Service Agreement ("Agreement") defines the Scope of
Services and Initial Term and Renewal Options; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement defines the criteria for eligible customers as Low -Income residents
that meet one or both of the following criteria: a) aged 65 years or older; b) have a disability, as
defined in the American Disability Act; and
WHEREAS, the service operates on a twenty-four hour in advance, pre -arranged schedule; and
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WHEREAS, the term of this service is anticipated to be for one (1) year of operation commencing
on issuance of a Notice to Proceed and includes the option for up to four (4) one-year extensions, for
a total term of five (5) years per the Compensation Schedule set forth in Article V of the Agreement ;
and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is for a total amount not to exceed $1,313,329, inclusive of all
renewals under the entire term; and
WHEREAS, City Commission authorization of this Agreement includes delegation of authority to
the City Manager to administratively approve said extensions provided the availability and
appropriation of funds; and
WHEREAS, the Fee for Services for Transportation America for the first year of operation is in the
amount of $249,857 and shall remain in force concurrent with Fiscal Year 2011-2012; and
WHEREAS, the service will be funded by the City's share of the Transit Surtax and not from the
General Fund; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Miami -Dade County Ordinance No. 02-116, as amended March 15, 2011,
the project is eligible for Transit Surtax funding; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager requests authorization to execute an Agreement with
Transportation America to operate On -Demand Transportation Services for the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized {1} to execute an Agreement, in substantially the
attached form, with Transportation America, Inc. to operate an On -Demand Transportation Service
throughout the City for the low income elderly and/or the disabled, for the initial one (1) year term, in
the amount not to exceed $249,857, with funds allocated from the City's share of the Transit Surtax,
and shall remain in force for one year concurrent with Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{2}
Footnotes:
{1} The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be
imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter
and Code provisions.
{2} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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