Title
Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute a Contract with Keolis Greensboro, LLC in the Amount of $471,105 to Make Repairs to GTA Fleet that Were Not Made by the Previous Contractor, Transdev, Inc.
Body
Department: Transportation
Council District: Citywide
Public Hearing: NA
Advertising Date/By: NA
Contact 1 and Phone: Adam Fischer 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Bruce Adams 412-6237
PURPOSE:
The City of Greensboro Department of Transportation/Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA) is requesting the City Manager to execute a contract with Keolis Greensboro, LLC (Keolis) to hire three independent vehicle maintenance firms to make repairs to the GTA Fleet that were not made by the previous contractor at the end of its contract.
BACKGROUND:
Section II(D)(12) of the Transit Contract with the previous contractor, Transdev, Inc., "Return of CITY/GTA Vehicles upon Completion or Termination of Contract" states:
Upon termination, or completion of the contract term, the Contractor shall be responsible for returning all vehicles to CITY/GTA in the condition in which vehicles to CITY/GTA in the condition in which vehicles were received (with the exception of normal wear and tear), including but not limited to body condition, system(s) condition and function, an ancillary equipment (intact and functional) and overall vehicle operation and performance. CITY/GTA will conduct individual inspections on each vehicle within the last Preventive Maintenance cycle prior to return of the vehicle to CITY/GTA. Such inspection will ensure that any necessary repairs are completed and will require the Contractor to conduct any needed repairs when CITY/GTA has notified the Contractor of deficiencies. In an extreme situation where time is of the essence to maintain any required service demands, CITY/GTA reserves the right to waive the Contractor's right of repair and undertake any required repairs which are necessary to being the vehicle into compliance under the terms of ...
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