FL-2021-069

This is a FFY21 Section 5307 and Section 5339 application for $5,782,584. The fund sources are comprised of Section 5307 funds totaling $5,468,847 and Section 5339 funding in the amount of $313,737. The Section 5307 funding is comprised of an FTA FFY21 apportionment of $4,590,833 and an FDOT FFY21 split allocation of $1,191,751 (split letter attached).

The application is for four projects:

Project 1 (P1) includes funding for diesel bus replacements (6+), surveillance/security equipment, preventive maintenance (salaries), vehicle overhauls, ADP hardware, and miscellaneous support equipment. With P1, RTS is initiating two activities that will address longer-term needs: facility recurring upgrades and ADA improvements, both of which are included in RTS's 10-year Transportation Development Plan (TDP). Facility upgrades is a new category of projects, with RTS turning its attention to ensuring its administration and maintenance facilities constructed in 2015 are kept in a state of good repair. The ADA improvements activities will serve to improve existing bus stop accessibility on transit corridors with compliant ramps, landing pads, shelter foundations, and waiting pads.

Project 2 (P2) is for operating assistance for preventive maintenance for salaries during FY21-22.

Project 3 (P3) requests funds in support of RTS's ADA paratransit services.

Project 4 (P4) requests to use RTS's FFY21 Section 5339 funding toward the remaining cost of a seventh bus.

The local match for the capital projects portion of this grant will be met with Transportation Development Credits from the Florida Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,445,646 (copy of letter from FDOT is attached). ALI 11.42.09 satisfies the security project 1% requirement.

RTS will ensure that all vehicles purchased are accessible, purchased from an FTA approved TVM, and reported to FTA within 30 days after the contract is signed. RTS will check the current listing of Transit Vehicle Manufacturers (TVM) (https://www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/civil-rights-ada/eligible-tvms-list) to ensure each is listed as a certified TVM in compliance with FTA regulations.

RTS will follow all 3rd party procurement policies as defined in C4220.1F (Third Party Contracting Guidance). RTS will ensure contractors procured will not be on the FTA Suspension and Debarment List.

City Of Gainesville

20.507 - Federal Transit Formula Grants

FTA Region 4 [DOT - FTA]

FTA Office of Budget and Policy [DOT - FTA]

Florida United States

State-Wide

None

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 6% from $5,468,847 to $5,782,584.