FARE COLLECTION APPLICATION - REJECTION

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

The Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee (IEIC) considered Legislative Item File Number 260623, a Resolution rejecting all proposals for a Fare Collection Application for the Department of Transportation and Public Works. Initially, the administration recommended rejecting all bids. However, during the IEIC meeting on June 10, 2026, the administration requested to withdraw this recommendation and instead return with a recommended vendor. This request 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 committee ultimately voted to defer the item to its next meeting, directing the County Mayor or designee to provide a comprehensive report on all proposers, their pricing, and a rational analysis for price point allocation. The original solicitation was advertised on May 16, 2025, with proposals received on August 29, 2025. The current contract for fare collection equipment was awarded in 2008 and is valued at $31,671,329, expiring January 31, 2028. The new system aims to replace the legacy system with a modern, account-based ticketing solution with improved user experience and analytics, and to achieve Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance. Concerns were raised about the process, including potential discouragement of businesses and the need for transparency in scoring and pricing evaluation. The item was previously deferred on May 13, 2026, to allow the Department of Transportation and Public Works to evaluate the possibility of upgrading the current system.