FARE COLLECTION APPLICATION - REJECTION

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

This legislative matter concerns a Resolution rejecting all proposals for a Fare Collection Application (RFP No. EVN0001148) for the Department of Transportation and Public Works. The initial recommendation was to reject all bids due to numerous objections from proposers and ambiguities in the RFP regarding subcontracting with the current vendor (Genfare), the number of proposers for oral presentations (initially three, but five were invited due to ties), and the evaluation of optional pricing items. The administration requested to withdraw the rejection recommendation to instead return with a recommended vendor. The item was discussed extensively, with concerns raised about the procurement process, transparency, and fairness to businesses. Ultimately, the Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee deferred the item to its next meeting on June 10, 2026, directing the County Mayor or designee to provide a comprehensive report on all proposers' scores and pricing, and an analysis of pricing allocation. The existing contract (Contract No. L8481-0/27) is valued at $31,671,329 and expires January 31, 2028. The new solicitation is intended to replace this legacy system with a modern, account-based ticketing solution with better user experience and analytics, and is crucial for utilizing Federal Transit Administration funds.