Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 41-2.010 - Selection of Community Transportation Coordinator
(1)
Designation, selection, or revocation of designation of any Community
Transportation Coordinator shall be subject to the approval of the
Commission.
(2) Selection of
agencies as Community Transportation Coordinators or Transportation Operators
may be negotiated without competitive acquisition, upon the recommendation of
the Metropolitan Planning Organization or Designated Official Planning Agency
that it is in the best interest of the transportation disadvantaged. This
includes circumstances such as emergencies, or insufficient competition
availability.
(3) Selection of the
Community Transportation Coordinator will be accomplished through public
competitive bidding or proposals in accordance with applicable laws and
rules.
(4) In cases where selection
is accomplished by a request for proposal (RFP), the RFP shall, at a minimum,
identify the following information:
(a) The
scope and nature of the services and coordination required, and a request for
the proposer's plan to provide same.
(b) A request that the proposer identify the
resources, and accounting system techniques to be used in their audit trail for
all services.
(c) A request that
the proposer identify their organizational structure and key personnel, their
financial capacity, equipment resources, and experience and qualifications,
including the most recent financial audit by a certified public
accountant.
(d) A request that the
proposer demonstrate the ability to coordinate a multitude of funding and
service provisions, in addition to serving the needs of the general public or
other transportation disadvantaged.
(e) A request that the proposer identify
specific means by which it plans to comply with the provisions of the Americans
with Disabilities Act, P.L. 101-336 , Chapter 760, F.S., and any applicable
local regulations governing disabled accessibility requirements, access to
transportation, and discrimination.
(f) A demonstration by the proposer of plans
for the provision of the most economically cost effective, quality services to
the transportation disadvantaged, and plans which demonstrate coordination with
the public school system, local public transit systems, private sector
operators and other governmental agencies that provide services to the
transportation disadvantaged within the designated service area.
(g) A demonstration by the proposer of plans
to comply with safety requirements as specified in Section 341.061,
F.S.
(h) An indication by the
proposer of plans to comply with any state, federal, or local laws relating to
drug testing.
(i) A sample
Memorandum of Agreement for review by the respondent.
(j) A statement advising proposers of any
local resources that exist or are planned that should be recognized in the
bidders proposal.
(5) The
announcement of the request for proposal shall be published in at least the
largest general circulation newspaper in the designated service area and in the
Florida Administrative Register. The advertised announcement shall include the
time, date and place of a public meeting to provide information and answer
questions about the request for proposal.
(6) Upon evaluation of the proposals, each
Metropolitan Planning Organization or Designated Official Planning Agency, upon
consultation with the Coordinating Board, shall recommend to the Commission a
Community Transportation Coordinator.
(7) Upon resignation or termination of any
Community Transportation Coordinator, the Metropolitan Planning Organization or
Designated Official Planning Agency shall complete the recommendation process
for a new Community Transportation Coordinator within 90 days after termination
date for non-bid Community Transportation Coordinators and within 150 days
after termination date for bid/RFP Community Transportation Coordinators. In
the absence of these circumstances, the requirements of subsection 41-2.010(8),
F.A.C., below shall apply.
(8) In
cases of termination of the Community Transportation Coordinator, or in
unforeseen emergencies, the Commission shall work with the Metropolitan
Planning Organization or Designed Official Planning Agency and the Coordinating
Board in an expeditious manner to provide for the continuation of services to
the transportation disadvantaged in the designated service area, by providing
or arranging the necessary technical assistance.
(9) The utilization of firms defined as
minority business enterprises shall be encouraged to the extent possible
utilizing the most recent certified minority business listing published by the
Florida Department of Management Services.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 427.013(9) FS. Law Implemented 427.013(10), (15), 427.015(2), 427.0155(7), 427.0157 FS.
New 5-2-90, Amended 6-17-92, 7-11-95, 10-1-96, 3-10-98, 4-8-01, 1-29-18.
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