SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize the purchase of a three (3) year software service, Swiftly, provided by vendor Vertosoft, LLC in the total amount of $298,838.88. This web-based software will provide real-time bus services and on-time performance monitoring for El Metro fixed-route services. The purchase will be made utilizing the TIPS USA contract number 220105. The purchase will be funded through the FTA grant TX-2024-001. Funding is available in the Transit System-Capital Grants Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The Swiftly software will be replacing the Alpine System software for the fixed-route services. Swiftly will provide real-time passenger information, live operations, GPS playback, on-time performance and run-times for each bus/vehicle.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the approval of this resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: FTA TX-2024-001
Account #: 518-572-583-5588
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: n/a
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available through the FTA grant TX-2024-001, allocated within the Transit System-Capital Grants Fund.