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A resolution amending an existing Shuttle Services Agreement with Parking Company of America, LLC (PCAM) by $2,515,400, for a total Not-To-Exceed amount of $4,887,705, for the operations of the Free South City Shuttle Program
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WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco has operated the Free South City Shuttle program since November 2014, providing equitable, reliable, and accessible public transportation and supporting first- and last-mile connections, reducing traffic congestion, and enhancing mobility for seniors, youth, and residents with limited transportation options; and
WHEREAS, the City has successfully applied for San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) Shuttle Program funding in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2025, with TA/C/CAG funds covering 75% of operations and the City providing a 25% local match through Measure A funds; and
WHEREAS, in September 2022, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for shuttle transportation operations, including provisions for two optional two-year extensions contingent on funding availability, and subsequently awarded the contract to Parking Company of America, LLC (PCAM) in December 2022, effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, with one two-year extension approved through June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, on January 13, 2025, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), in partnership with the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG), issued a call for projects for a two-year cycle for the San Mateo County Shuttle Program; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2025, the City Council passed Resolution 30-2025 supporting the City’s application for continued funding for shuttle program operations; and
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2025, the TA Board approved the City’s application in the amount of $2,585,400 for continued operation of the South City Shuttle program for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27, with 75% funded through TA/C/CAG and 25% funded through the City’s Measure A funds; and
WHEREAS, the Free South City Shuttle operates Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, providing 18 daily trips on the East (Blue and Green) routes and 10 daily trips on the West (Orange) route, connecting residents to key destinations including South San Francisco BART station, Hillside Boulevard, Linden Avenue, downtown South San Francisco, Orange Memorial Park, the Main Library, Rotary Plaza (Alida Way), the Municipal Services Building, Kaiser Medical Center, SamTrans, Caltrain, and other neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, ridership on the Free South City Shuttle remains strong, with over 80,000 annual boardings in the past year, demonstrating the program’s ongoing success and critical role in the community; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the existing Shuttle Services Agreement with PCAM to increase the contract by $2,515,400, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $4,887,705, to ensure uninterrupted operation of the Free South City Shuttle program through June 30, 2027; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the City Council hereby approves the Third Amendment to the Shuttle Services Agreement with Parking Company of America, LLC (PCAM), attached hereto as Exhibit A; increasing the contract by $2,515,400 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $4,887,705, for the continued operation of the Free South City Shuttle Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Third Amendment and all related documents on behalf of the City, upon timely submission of a signed agreement amendment by PCAM, LLC, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to take any other actions necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution.
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