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Utilization of 791 Purchasing Cooperative a/k/a 791 COOP Contract and Master Agreement With Ecolane USA, Inc., for Purchase of Software, Hardware and Licenses for Core Systems for Transit Department (Amount: $567,561.00)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
On October 18, 2024, Hernando County Transit Department requested piggyback of 791 Purchasing Cooperative (791 COOP) Contract 791-2023-09-002, Mobility As A Service and Solutions, with a contract expiration of October 31, 2028. The Contract provides for three (3) additional one (1) year renewal periods.
Hernando County Transit Department currently has a need to purchase Upgrade Signal and Communication Equipment - Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) Hardware and Software for Fixed Route and ADA/Paratransit Services and is requesting for piggyback approval with 791 Purchasing Cooperative (791 COOP) to provide the contract services for the contract term with the additional three (3) one (1) year renewals, in the estimated spend amount of $567,561.00.
FY25 Estimated spend $290,887.14
FY 26 - FY28 Estimated annual spend $92,224.62
Hernando County Procurement Department has assigned No. 25-P0195A to this Contract for tracking purposes.
The Chief Procurement Officer has reviewed this requirement for conformance to Procurement Ordinance and Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
Approval of Agenda Item No. 14677 (also on November 19, 2024, agenda) is to utilize the 791 Purchasing Cooperative (791 COOP) Contracts and Agreements with various vendors for services and purchase by County departments is being requested. This agenda item is being requested pending approval of Agenda Item 14677.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding in the estimated amount of $567,561.00 is available in Hernando County Transit Grants.
Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 34046 - Mass TRNST-FTA S5311, Account: 5606401 - Equipment $5,000 or more, G2X97 GMS 561 $501,690.00
Fund: 0011 - General Fund, Department: 34047 - Mass TRNST-FTA S5311, Account: 5304606 - Repair/Maintenance-Software, G2Y00 GMS 562 $65,871.00
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board approve the utilization of 791 Purchasing Cooperative (791 COOP) Contract 791-2023-09-002 with Ecolane USA, Inc. for Mobility As a Service and Solutions for the contract term and renewals, in the total estimated spend amount of $567,561.00 including $290,887.14 for FY 25 and for FY 26 -28 an estimated annual spend of $92,224.62.
It is further recommended that the Board approve the Chairman’s signature on the attached Master Agreement with Ecolane USA, Inc., and approve the Chief Procurement Officer to renew the contract with the same terms and conditions and approve change orders as they become necessary and required up to annual budgeted amounts.