FARE COLLECTION APPLICATION - REJECTION

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

This legislative matter, File Number 260623, concerns the rejection of all proposals for a Fare Collection Application for the Department of Transportation and Public Works. The item was initially introduced on April 8, 2026, and was ultimately withdrawn. The process involved discussions about the RFP's ambiguity regarding the number of proposers for oral presentations (stated as three, but five were advanced), subcontracting relationships with the existing fare collection equipment provider (Genfare), and the evaluation of optional pricing items. Concerns were raised about fairness to businesses and the integrity of the procurement process. The administration initially recommended rejecting all bids to revise the RFP and ensure compliance with federal funding requirements, but later sought to withdraw this recommendation to present a revised vendor recommendation. The item was deferred by the Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee on May 13, 2026, to allow for further evaluation of upgrading the current system and to gather more information on vendor scoring and pricing. On June 10, 2026, the committee voted to defer the item again to its next meeting, directing the County Mayor or designee to provide a report detailing pricing for all responsive and responsible proposers and an analysis of price point allocation. The original solicitation was advertised on May 16, 2025, with proposals received on August 29, 2025. The existing contract (Contract No. L8481-0/27) is valued at $31,671,329 and expires on January 31, 2028.