FARE COLLECTION APPLICATION - REJECTION

Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · 2026-06-10 · resolution

This legislative matter, File Number 260623, concerning a Fare Collection Application for the Department of Transportation and Public Works, was withdrawn by the administration. Initially, the recommendation was to reject all proposals received in response to RFP No. EVN0001148. However, the administration requested to withdraw this recommendation to instead return with a recommended vendor. This decision followed discussions and questions from committee members regarding the procurement process, including the number of proposers invited to oral presentations and the evaluation of optional items and pricing. The administration cited issues such as ambiguity in the RFP regarding subcontracting with the current fare collection equipment provider (Genfare), the number of firms for oral presentations, and the evaluation of optional items and pricing as reasons for the initial recommendation to reject all bids. The administration intended to revise the RFP to address these ambiguities and ensure compliance with federal funding requirements. The item was deferred by the Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee on May 13, 2026, to allow the administration time to evaluate the possibility of upgrading the current system and to provide specific information about the scoring mechanism and funding. The committee ultimately voted to defer the item to the June 10, 2026, IEIC meeting, directing the County Mayor or designee to provide a report on all responsive and responsible proposers, their price points, and an analysis of pricing inclusions/exclusions.