City Council
259 N. Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
MEMO
To: Honorable City Council
From: Kevin Werner, City Administrator
Date: 09/10/2024
Subject: Short Range Transit Plan
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. to prepare the Ripon Short Range Transit Plan in the amount of $72,220 (funding source: Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 grant).
BACKGROUND:
The Short Range Transit Plan is the primary justification for federal and state grants for transit operations and capital projects. Federal transportation statutes require that the City of Ripon develop and periodically update their Short Range Transit Plan to meet current and future transit needs. This update will involve evaluating existing services, engaging with the community, and identifying opportunities for improvement to ensure the transit system meets evolving demands.
DISCUSSION:
On August 13, 2024, bids for the Short Range Transit Plan update were opened; 2 bids were received as summarized below:
LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. $72,220.00
Innovate Mobility $50,327.07 *
*The fee included in the proposal does not include all tasks proposed in the scope.
Staff has reviewed the bids and found LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc., who is located in Northern California, ranked the highest to prepare the Ripon Short Range Transit Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of $72,220 for development of a Short Range Transit Plan will be funded by a grant from the Federal Transit Administration Section 5311 funds.
Attachments:
1. Services Agreement_LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc
2. Exhibit A_Scope of Services