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RPR �1 '99 09�41 FR HYATT REGENCY AUSTIN 512 48� 2069 TO 912174242728 P.04i05 <br /> 1'IFiR�Jl�J.777 10-�7 I'IUI'ICIS LI'11-151H11Y � H55LJl. 1��,'1����39B P.04 <br /> . �, 1 <br /> The fees were approodmately 20%lovv�r from 1'mgressive,and the difference <br /> �pproxim�tes an aanusl savings af$17,500. While this appears tio be a subscanaal <br /> savings,we were informed that both st�ate and federal grants ca�ver the bu]k of this <br /> difference. We aLSo noted the amounts were rather imm�t��whem condpazed to the <br /> annua! budget of$2.2 million for oper�tion of the transit sys#em. <br /> While we rated the lowex a�ouat with�higher point value,we believe important <br /> consideratians to be rider satisfaction,employee morale, and increese iuQ farebox <br /> reve�ues. We dan't think the decision shor�,d�aecessarily be based on the l�w bidder. <br /> Co�c��sl'too <br /> While Progressive quoted a lower management fee,there are ccxta.ialy considerations <br /> other that� low cost. We uaderstand th�t RyderlA.'�ha5 made progress towaxd xes4l�ving p�t <br /> issues that involved liugation,g�rie�vances, and staffing reorganization. You havc indicated that <br /> you axc satisfied with the pragr�ss made and coasider both cot�pazties equally cap$ble of <br /> performing the tr�nsit operations mana�ez�ne�at in the future. Therefo�,we did aot consade�r p�st <br /> problems to be a factor in aur decisian,and have based our selection on the two propasals we <br /> were given to snalyx�,�d our telephone intsrviews with the proposed Res�ident General <br /> h/�a�n.agers. <br /> We recommcm�yau cot►sider selection of,Ryder/ATE aver Progressive Transportation <br /> Services. A.s one of the alternates considered,it appears that tbere wvuld be some cost savi�ngs <br /> associated watb�extending Ryder/ATE's ciuterxt coa�aat on a year td year hasis for tha next two <br /> years, and we therefore recommend chat City staf�'research that 2�lternative. <br /> Q;1WPbOC,51DECA7UttlT�ansit Advisory Cemmir.�oe Evalssatioa.wp� <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br /> MpR �� �qa �a:�a �--• <br />