TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Bus Shelter Contract - Cost Estimates
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Title
Receive a report on the various contracting scenarios and associated cost estimates for the District's Joint Powers Agreement Transit Shelter Program; and
1) Consider the following scenarios, excluding Scenario A (the current contract structure):
- Scenario B: implement two separate contracts: one contract for cleaning and one contract for advertising, repairs, installations, and relocations;
- Scenario C: implement three separate contracts: one contract for cleaning, one contract for advertising revenue, and one contract for repairs, installations, and relocations;
- Scenario D: bring cleaning in-house and implement two separate contracts: one contract for advertising revenue and one contract for installations and relocations; or
- Scenario E: bring cleaning, installation, and repairs in-house and implement one contract for advertising revenue.
2) Authorize the General Manager to enter into a short-term sole source contract with Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO) for a period not to exceed 12-months and for an amount not to exceed $1 million to ensure continuity of shelter maintenance; and authorize the issuance of solicitation(s) associated with the selected scenario chosen by the Board.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Convenient and Reliable Service
Initiative - Service Quality
All transit trips begin at the bus stop. Shelters play a critical role in the quality of the customer experience by providing a safe and attractive place for waiting customers and a clear visual marker for customers looking to catch the bus. Ensuring that the District's bus stop infrastructure is well-maintained and that the District is responsive to rider feedback on bus shelters will help meet the District's Strategic Goals and Initiatives with regard to service.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The 1999 Transit Sh...
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