Title
Resolution of the City of Hampton, Virginia (“City”) (i) Approving the Terms and Conditions of a Cooperation Agreement between the City and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Hampton (“EDA”), (ii) Approving the Terms and Conditions of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) by and Among the City, the EDA and Hampton University (“HU”), and (iii) Authorizing the City Manager or her Authorized Designee to Execute and Deliver the Cooperation Agreement, the MOU and any and all Agreements that are in Substantial Compliance with the Aforesaid Documents with such Modifications as Agreed to by the City Staff and with the Concurrence of the City Attorney for the Purpose of Providing Limited Bus Shuttle With a Card Reader System for HU Students from Hampton University to Downtown Hampton and the Coliseum Central Area
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Hampton University has expressed a need for shuttle transportation for Hampton University students who have limited transportation options to key shopping destinations in Downtown Hampton and the Coliseum Central Business District. Through meetings with Hampton University; Walgreen’s in Downtown, Walmart in Coliseum Central, and Peninsula Town Center also in Coliseum Central were identified as key destinations for students. Hampton University expressed interest in having shuttle service begin during the spring semester of 2017.
On December 27, 2016, the City of Hampton and EDA advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide “shuttle service” (HU Shuttle) to these destinations on a semester basis. There were four responders to the RFP and the city and EDA staff negotiated with the top two bidders. On January 26, 2017, the city’s procurement division issued a Notice of Intent to award a contract to Fun Tours, Incorporated, which was selected based on its experience, competitive pricing, and newness of the equipment.
The cost of the shuttle service will primarily be recuperated through rider fees. Stud...
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