HomeMy Public PortalAbout2009.070 (04-21-09)RESOLUTION NO. 2009.070
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE
PROVISION OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND THE
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WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood has provided an on- demand Dial -a -Ride
Service for seniors citizens and the handicapped residents for over thirty years; and
WHEREAS, the program changed in 2001 from an in -house operated program to
one that is provided by a private sector contract service provider; and
WHEREAS, on October 21, 2003 the City Council approved an agreement with
Administrative Services Cooperative (ASC), DBA Fiesta Taxi for the provision of on-
demand transportation services for seniors and physically challenged citizens; and
WHEREAS, the term of this agreement was for the five -year period of October
21, 2003 to October 30, 2008; and
WHEREAS, said contract expired on October 30, 2008 and, concurrently
herewith, the City Council authorized an extension on the current month to month
agreement until August 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood desires to have qualified firms present
proposals for the opportunity to provide transportation services for the Dial -a -Ride
program, which provide subsidized rides to seniors and the physically challenged
citizens living within the City limits.
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood purchasing guidelines require that a formal
Request for Proposals is issued for purchases in excess of $15,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Lynwood does hereby find, order, and resolve
as follows:
Section 1. The City staff is authorized to solicit proposals for contracted
transportation services for the City's Dial -a -Ride program from
qualified firms through a Request for Proposals (RFP).
Section 2. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21s day of April, 2009.
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Maria T. Santillan, Mayor
ATTEST:
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APPROVE AS O FORM:
Fred Galante,
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Perry B'rents, Director
Recreation & Community Services
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 21S day of April, 2009.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, AND SANTILLAN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, AND CASTRO
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct
copy of Resolution No. 2009.070 on file in my office and that said Resolution was
adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 21 day of April, 2009.
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