TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Contract Award for Tempo BRT Livery Production and Installation
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider approving contract award to InPrintz, Inc. for Tempo Bus Rapid Transit livery production and installation.
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BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff is seeking approval to utilize funds totaling $295,228 to execute decal production and installation for the 27 vehicles in the BRT fleet, as well as the ability to utilize the selected vendor for repair and replacement decals for the 24 months subsequent to the initial outfitting of the fleet.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
In April of 2016, staff presented three different base paint options to consider for the Tempo BRT vehicles and were given approval to move forward with the version featuring a metallic silver coach body with black roofcap. This paint scheme was intended to act as the underpinning to a branded decal treatment that would fully outfit these vehicles. Because of the high-profile nature of the BRT service, we needed to secure a vendor that specializes in large-format printing and vehicle decal work to ensure optimal execution of the design. It was also important that the same vendor be under contract to produce and install any necessary repair decals for future need. RFP 2019-1487 was posted on July 12 and closed on August 9, resulting in the submission of six proposals. After a panel evaluation of staff with relevant expertise to this project, it was determined that Inprintz, Inc. was the most responsive and qualified bidder. There is a parallel process underway to secure sponsorship of the BRT system. Sponsorship could include an alternate vehicle livery design however in order to be prepared for a December BRT opening it is critical that this procurement be in place should sponsorship not be secured for the December opening.
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
The advantage of approving the award of this cont...
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