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A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International Great Lakes Inc. for the Completion of an Electric Shuttle Feasibility Assessment in an Amount Not to Exceed $58,114 and Authorizing Its Execution.
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Introduction
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This resolution is to approve a professional service agreement ("PSA") with T.Y. Lin for the completion of an electric shuttle feasibility assessment.
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Recommended Action
Staff recommends approving the attached professional services agreement.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
The Village Board Goals include goal 5.1.f.i. which states "Evaluate the return of various shared-mobility programs." Climate Ready Oak Park (CROP) action VT04 states "Conduct a feasibility analysis of reintroducing the Oak Park shuttle with an all-electric fleet."
The Environment & Energy Commission's ("EEC") 2024 and 2025 work plans include the Oak Park Electric Shuttle as a project. In 2024 the EEC drafted a survey for Engage Oak Park which was open from October 3 2024 through November 30 of 2024 and received 187 responses. Most respondents (72.7% indicated they were in favor of adding an electric shuttle service to the Village. Responses were split between preference of an app based on-demand shuttle (43.4%) and a fixed route shuttle (56.6%) indicating the need for further assessment of the best model for the community.
Previously, the Village had received a proposal from the mobility company, Via, to asses feasibility for their services. The proposal included a range of services that would have cost between $30,000 and $60,000 for the full study. Staff determined that it would be preferable to issue an RFP for a feasibility assessment which would look at a wider variety of program types and structures.
The Village issued an RFP on December 3, 2024. One proposal was received, reviewed, and deemed to meet the Village's needs and ex...
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