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Approval of $33 Million Transit Fare System Upgrade Contract

Original title: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF A LEGACY CONTRACT FOR AUTOMATED FARE COLLECTION SYSTEM UPGRADE AND MOBILE TICKETING APPLICATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS, CONTRACT NO. L8481- 0/27, TO CUBIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, INC., FOR AN ELEVEN YEAR AND SIX MONTH TERM IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,078,000.00 AND APPROVING TERMS OF AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR’S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38 (Internal Services)

June 19, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This contract dictates the technology used for public transit fare payments and mobile ticketing for the next 11.5 years, involving a total expenditure of up to $33,078,000 in public funds.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Public transit riders

Riders will use the new automated fare collection system and mobile ticketing application once implemented.

Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.

The company is the designated contractor responsible for providing the fare collection and mobile ticketing services.

Department of Transportation and Public Works

The department is responsible for managing the contract and the implementation of the new technology.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 19, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

This resolution authorizes a contract with Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. to upgrade the county's automated fare collection system and implement a mobile ticketing application. The contract spans 11.5 years with a total budget not to exceed $33,078,000.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This contract dictates the technology used for public transit fare payments and mobile ticketing for the next 11.5 years, involving a total expenditure of up to $33,078,000 in public funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract?
The contract is for upgrading the county's automated fare collection system and creating a mobile ticketing app for public transit.
How long will this contract last?
The contract term is 11 years and 6 months.
Who is the vendor for this project?
The vendor is Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.

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Long-term Transit Tech Commitment

The 11.5-year contract term indicates a long-term commitment to a specific vendor's proprietary fare collection technology.

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Sources

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