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Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for alternative transportation bicycling programs to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips for members of the public for the Transportation and Public Works Department with Ghisallo Cycling Initiative, for an initial term of one year with four one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $750,000. Funding: $137,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
Transportation and Public Works Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $137,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Purchasing Language:
Professional Services.
MBE/WBE:
This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
The contract will provide funding for various programs that reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips for members of the public including the Community Ambassador Program (CAP), which increases trips taken by foot, bike, or bus; the senior-focused Golden Rollers program (48 weeks per year); and two citywide Ciclovia events per year.
The CAP requires the contractor to engage hist...
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