R2014-52 ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF MV TRANSPORTATION, INC. FOR TRANSIT SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

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necessary to assist the CITY in the efficient operation of the Transit System under the policies, standards, and procedures established by the CITY. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the CITY meets all applicable federal and state requirements and regulations. Special emphasis shall be required by CONTRACTOR to ensure that the CITY and its contractors meet all of the requirements and regulations of, and report to when required, the Illinois Department of Transportation and.the US Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for overseeing and managing all facets of the Transit System's operations, including the fixed route service, ADA van service, the subsidized ADA taxicab/livery program,the maintenance of buildings,facilities and vehicles,etc. The management to be furnished includes, but shall not be limited to, assisting the CITY in carrying out the functions of transit planning,marketing,real estate management,equipment and building utilization and maintenance, security, routes, scheduling, fares, service standards, purchasing, accounting, budgeting, safety, insurance and claims, employee selection and training per CITY guidelines, labor negotiations, public relations, equipment selection, grant applications,and all other normal managerial functions reasonably required in the day-to-day operation of the Transit System. The management firm shall manage,operate and direct the transit system,with the oversight and approval of the CITY, including but not limited to the following functions and duties: A. EMPLOYEES: 1. employment (and dismissal) of employees necessary to carry out all functions of the transit system 2. scheduling, direction and supervision of employees 3. programming and provision of employee training, as needed 4. programming and provision of employee safety programs and campaigns, including the use of safety equipment and procedures 2