Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Coree Cuff Lonergan
Department: Transportation
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE First Amendment to the Participating Addendum between Broward County and Matthews Bus Alliance, Inc. pursuant to FDOT Agreement No. TRIPS-22-CA-MB-LF-MBA, increasing the maximum not-to-exceed amount by $2,470,389, from $7,836,243 to $10,306,632 for the purchase of an additional 19 Transit Minibuses for the Transportation Department and to incorporate applicable Federal Transit Administration funding requirements.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Board approval or delegation of authority is required to approve amendments to agreements over the award authority of the Director of Purchasing.
What Action Accomplishes
Amends the Participating Addendum with Matthews Bus Alliance, Inc., to increase the maximum amount and add Federal Transit Administration funding requirements to facilitate the purchase of an additional 19 transit minibuses for the Transportation Department.
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Previous Action Taken
October 22, 2024, Item No. 54
June 10, 2025, Item No. 49
Summary Explanation/Background
THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board Connected Community Goal, "Cooperatively delivering an efficient and accessible regional intermodal transportation network."
Title 49 U.S.C. 5310 authorizes a formula assistance program to provide grant assistance for providers of transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Section 5310 funds are apportioned annually, based on an administrative formula considering the number of older adults and individuals with disabilities. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has been designated by the Governor to administer the 49 U.S.C. 5310, Formula Grants for the Enhanced Mob...
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