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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Transdev Services, Inc., of Lombard, Illinois, for Best Value Operation of Lodi's General Public Fixed Route, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit, and Dial-A-Ride Transit Services ($15,507,775) (PW)
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MEETING DATE:
April 15, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Interim Public Works Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing Interim City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Transdev Services, Inc., of Lombard, Illinois, for best value operation of Lodi's general public fixed route, Americans with Disabilities Act paratransit, and Dial-A-Ride transit services, in an amount not to exceed $15,507,775.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of Lodi operates fixed-route, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit, and Dial-a-Ride transit services under the name Lodi GrapeLine/VineLine. Operation of the transit services, which includes operating City-owned buses, dispatching duties, and daily general management, is provided through a third-party transit services contract. This arrangement is the result of competitive solicitations, as required for Federally funded contracts.
While the daily operations and management duties fall to the third-party contractor, City staff in the Transportation Division of Public Works are responsible for overall administration and planning of the service, provision and maintenance of the bus fleet and operations facilities, and adhering to all Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and State requirements.
With the current transit services contract with Transdev Services, Inc. (Transdev) set to expire on June 30, 2026, staff developed a comprehensive Request for Proposals (RFP) for Transit Operations Services. The RFP was designed to ensure the continued delivery of safe and reliable transportation services that meet the needs of the public, w...
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