TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Driver Protective Barriers
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract with Gillig LLC of Livermore, California, to purchase Driver Protective Barriers.
Staff Contact:
Salvador Llamas, Chief Operating Officer
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Safe and Secure Operations
Initiative - Service Quality
Improving the safety and security of bus operators is paramount. The installation of a permanent and robust driver protective barrier will significantly enhance the safety and security of the operator's compartment in every bus.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed contract cost is $1,864,030.42 and is funded primarily by District capital funding with some federal and state grants.
CONTRACT AWARD SUMMARY:
Vendor Outreach Summary:
No. DBE/SBEs:|10 10|No. Registered Vendors:
7 (Posted publicly on the District's website)
Contract Summary:
# Proposals/Bids Received:|1010|Award Type:
Lowest Apparent Bid
Independent Cost Estimate Range:
$1.7M-$1.9M
Recommended for Award:
Gillig LLC
Small Business Type:
Not Applicable*
DBE/SBE Utilization %:**
N/A
* Neither SBE, nor DBE
** The District sets Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goals on contracting opportunities. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) may authorize a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal; however, SBE goals may result in DBE awards and utilization.
Levine Act Disclosure
California Government Code ? 84308, commonly referred to as the "Levine Act," precludes an Officer of a local government agency from participating in the award of a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $250 in the 12 months preceding the pendency of the contract award, and for three months following the final decision, from the person or company awarded the contract. This pro...
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