Title
Resolution of the City of Hampton, Virginia (i) Approving the Terms and Conditions of an Amended and Restated Cooperation Agreement between the City and the Economic Development Authority of the City of Hampton, Virginia; and (ii) Approving the Terms and Conditions of an Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding between the City, the Economic Development Authority of the City of Hampton, Virginia, and Hampton University
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Hampton University ("HU") expressed a need for shuttle transportation for HU students who have limited transportation options to key shopping destinations in Downtown Hampton and the Coliseum Central Business District. Through meetings with HU, Walgreen’s in Downtown, Walmart in Coliseum Central, and Peninsula Town Center also in Coliseum Central were identified as key destinations for students. HU expressed interest in having shuttle service begin during the spring semester of 2017.
On December 27, 2016, the City and Economic Development Authority of the City of Hampton, Virginia ("EDA") advertised a Request for Proposals 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 ("Fun Tours"), which was selected based on its experience, competitive pricing, and newness of the equipment. It was agreed then that the cost of the shuttle service would be primarily recouped through rider fees. Students pay a boarding fee initially set at $2.00 each time they board the bus by using the student’s “Pirate Power Smart Card” ("Pirate Card") which operates much like a debit card for student expenses. For that purpose, HU agreed to provide a Pirate Card reader to Fun Tours. Through a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") between the City, EDA, and HU, H...
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