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-, . . . <br /> COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT I <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> NO. 97 - 122 <br /> November 24, 1997 <br /> To: Honorable Mayor an City Council Members <br /> From: James L. Williams, r., City Manager <br /> Debora L. Bean, Acting Director of Department of Community Development �yj� <br /> Robert S. Reed, Mass Transit Administrator �,,�� <br /> Subject: Award of Contract for Van Operators for DPTS <br /> The City contracted with Career Services Unlimited, Inc. last year for the provision of <br /> van operators for the specialized transportation program for wheelchair bound persons. The firm <br /> experienced some financial problems and went out of business a few weeks ago. <br /> Consequently, the City recently solicited proposals for van operators. The RFP was sent <br /> to 8 different firms and a Notice was published in the Decatur Tribune. However, only one <br /> company submitted a proposal for the City's consideration. Redwin, Inc. d/b/a Manpower <br /> proposed an hourly rate of$9.93 and an overtime rate of $13.97 to provide van operators. The <br /> top rate for a transit management company operator is $12.477 with an overtime rate of$18.71. <br /> The City has contracted with Redwin, Inc. d/b/a Manpower previously and found the <br /> company to be reliable and responsible. Its proposal was responsive and complete in all <br /> respects. Therefore, the staff recommends an award of a 3-year contract to Redwin, Inc. d/b/a <br /> Manpower. The transfer of the van operation should be completed within a week. <br />