FL-2022-004

Purpose: The purpose of this award is to provide for eligible capital costs for Lee County Transit.

Activities to be performed: The funding will be used to purchase replacement fixed route buses, replacement and expansion ADA/paratransit vans, replacement of support vehicles, preventative maintenance, associated capital maintenance parts, non-fixed ADA paratransit service planning software, employee education, security training, and bus stop improvements.

Expected outcomes: Funding will allow Lee County Transit to continue its capital projects, allowing for the safe and effective operation of transit services.

Intended beneficiaries: Lee County Transit and the riders that rely on its service will benefit from the capital purchases supporting transit services.

Subrecipient activities: None

This is a super grant application for FFY 2021 Section 5307 funding in the amount of $6,734,770; Section 5307 flex fund transfer in the amount of $1,500,000; and 5339 in the amount of $696,584. This grant will be matched with transportation development credits.

The Section 5307 funding includes the FFY2021 apportionment for the Cape Coral UZA in the amount of $6,390,138 and $344,632 for the UZA transfer from the Bonita Springs UZA, which totals $6,734,770, and local program income of $152,222. The Bonita Springs UZA split letter and local program income documentation are attached. The funding will be used to purchase replacement fixed route buses, replacement and expansion ADA/paratransit vans, replacement of support vehicles, preventative maintenance, associated capital maintenance parts, non-fixed ADA paratransit service planning software, employee education, security training, and bus stop improvements.

Transportation development credits (TDC) in the amount of $1,683,693 will be used as soft match for the Section 5307 funding (refer to FDOT TDC letter project# 410147-1). Lee County Transit is the designated recipient of 5307 program funds.

The Section 5307 flex funds transfer funding in the amount of $1,500,000 will be used for the purchase of 3 replacement fixed route buses. This application is for the use of FHWA's flex funds to purchase 3 replacement buses. The funding will be used to replace three (3) fixed route buses that have met their useful life. The useful life of the replacement buses is 500,000 miles or 12 years. The fleet information and vehicle replacement schedule are attached. This grant will be soft-matched with FDOT's transportation development credit (TDC) in the amount of $375,000 (refer to FDOT TDC letter project# 438153-1). The State of Florida has transferred FHWA flex funding of $1,500,000 to Lee County. A copy of FHWA Form 1575C is attached.

The Section 5339 funding includes the FFY2021 apportionment in the amount of $696,584. This application is for the replacement of ADA/paratransit vans that have met the useful life. TDCs in the amount of $174,146 will be used as soft match. The TDC approval letter from the State of Florida Department of Transportation is attached to this application.

Lee County will ensure that all vehicles purchased are accessible, purchased from an FTA approved TVM, and report to FTA after the contract is signed. Lee County will check the current listing of transit vehicle manufacturers on FTA website to ensure each is listed as a certified TVM in compliance with FTA regulations. Lee County will follow all 3rd party procurement policies as defined in FTA Circular C4220.1F (Third Party Contracting Guidance). Lee County will ensure it meets all Buy America requirements for vehicles and any other equipment purchases. Lee County will ensure contractors procured will not be on the FTA suspension and debarment list.

County Of LEE

NOT APPLICABLE

20.526 - Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs

FTA Region 4 [DOT - FTA]

FTA Office of Budget and Policy [DOT - FTA]

Florida United States

State-Wide

NOT APPLICABLE

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 03/30/30 to 03/30/32 and the total obligations have increased 13% from $8,386,992 to $9,483,576.