REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 22, 2021
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Assistant Director
Department of Transportation
BY: BRIAN BARR, Assistant Director
Department of Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Award a service agreement to Genfare, a division of SPX Corporation, of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, to maintain the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express's fare collection system in a state of good repair, for one year with four optional one-year extensions, with the total contract value with extensions of $2,235,432, and authorize the Director of Transportation, or designee, to execute the
contract documents (Bid File #9563)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council award a service agreement to Genfare, a division of SPX Corporation, of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, to maintain the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express's (FAX) fare collection system in a state of good repair, for one year with four optional one-year extensions, with the total contract value with extensions of $2,235,432, and authorize the Director of Transportation, or designee, to execute the contract document.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
FAX provides fixed route bus and paratransit service for the residents of the greater Fresno metropolitan area. In support these services, FAX utilizes an advanced fare collection system providing convenient options for customers to purchase fares. The fare collection system equipment is comprised of approximately 118 fare boxes, 55 ticket vending machines, two cash vaults and various fast fare-e devices. The equipment is manufactured by Genfare and has been maintained by Genfare since 2013. The equipment also supports forthcoming smart card technology which will provide customers with another convenient method to purchase fares. The system is highly complex and technical in nature requiring a qualified provider to maintain the equipment. This is part of FAX's efforts to improve the experience of the customer and increase reliability of the...
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