Title
Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Non-Professional Services Agreement between the City of San Leandro and MV Transportation, Inc. for $604,582.89 to Provide Transportation Services for the FLEX RIDES Shuttle Paratransit Program
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 the Non-Professional Services Agreement with MV Transportation, Inc. in the amount of $604,582.89 to provide transportation services for the FLEX RIDES Shuttle Paratransit Program, effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
BACKGROUND
The City of San Leandro has utilized MV Transportation, Inc. (MV) to provide shuttle services for the FLEX RIDES Shuttle Paratransit program since 2003. MV currently provides four shuttles and drivers to operate the program consisting of bi-directional North and South Routes within San Leandro. Aside from City holidays, the shuttle service currently runs regular service hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The FLEX Shuttle program is open to San Leandro residents who are 50 years and older or at least 18 years old, disabled, and East Bay Paratransit certified. Currently, 431 people have active annual memberships for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Funding for this program is received through the Alameda County voter-approved Measures B and BB. Alameda County ceased collection of Measure B funds March 31, 2022; however, the City currently has reserve Measure B funds remaining to be expended.
The goal of the FLEX RIDES Shuttle Program is to deliver quality paratransit shuttle services to San Leandro residents, including being on-time, providing proper customer service, appropriate vehicle maintenance, and making changes as needed to improve service to riders. Senior Services staff accepts ongoing feedback from current riders regarding the satisfaction of MV's service, as well as accepts feedback from ...
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