RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF 25 NEW REPLACEMENT BUS SHELTERS AND ACCESSORIES WHEREAS, the transportation department maintains fifty (50) bus shelters throughout the City of Commerce. These shelters facilitate travel on bus lines operated by the City of Commerce Transit, Montebello Bus Lines, and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Agency. On March 15, 2024, transportation staff applied for and were awarded $712,770 through the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bus Operators Sub-Committee (BOS) Associated Transit Improvement (ATI) - FTA Section 5307 competitive grant funds; and WHEREAS, the new modern bus shelters will feature solar LED lighting for improved visibility and passenger safety, bus arrival time displays, display panels, backless seating, and trash receptacles. Transportation staff prioritized replacements based on ridership utilization and equitable disbursement throughout the City; and WHEREAS, Tolar Manufacturing has provided a quote of $610.657 to complete Phase I, which involves purchasing twenty-five (25) new bus shelters to replace current, outdated shelters. Phase II shall be funded through the Metro regional bus shelter replacement program, which shall commence following the installation of Phase I and the signing of the required Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between LA Metro and the City of Commerce; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost for installation is separate and costs approximately $90,000. The scope of work needed to install and replace the current bus shelters will require a formal bidding process, which will be posted through PlanetBids. The work involves removing the existing bus shelters, repairing the sidewalk if necessary to meet ADA requirements, and installing the new bus shelter equipment and amenities; and WHEREAS, the purchase will be accomplished through the Morongo Basin Transit Authority/California Association for Coordinated Transportation (MBTA/CALACT) Cooperative Purchase Contract. Tolar Manufacturing was one of the successful vendors contracted to provide bus shelters and accessories. The MBTA contract documents meet all State and City requirements for competitive procurement. The contract (RFP 21-01) commenced on May 15, 2021, and is good through January 14, 2028. The proposed Phase I Bus Shelter Replacement Project will cost approximately $712,770 in FY26, utilizing Associated Transit Improvement (ATI) – FTA Section 5307 competitive grant funds NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Commerce hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Approve the purchase of twenty-five (25) bus shelters and accessories (Model: 12’ Empire Transit Shelter) for transit operations for $610,657 through the MBTA/CALACT Procurement 21-01-10/24 cooperative purchase contract, with installation at a cost not to exceed $712,770.
Section 3. Declare the surplus of existing bus shelter equipment.
Section 4. Authorize the Mayor to execute this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
Section 6. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 12th day of August 2025.
Ivan Altamirano, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lena Shumway
City Clerk