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Chair Hemingway described the Aug. 8 incident: while operating Route 15, coach operator Annie Irieta picked up an elderly passenger who appeared disoriented and helped guide him to his destination. At the route's last stop at the Gallery at Tyler Mall the passenger remained on board; Irieta asked about his destination and reported concerns to dispatch. Moments later, Robert Espinosa, operating Route 13 at the same mall, spotted the same man sitting on the ground in distress and — after receiving the missing-person alert — confirmed the person matched the description and made sure he received assistance. The board said the man was later identified as a missing person with Alzheimer's disease.

The chair presented the awards and thanked the operators for demonstrating compassion, care and teamwork. The honorees declined to speak on the record; the board then took photos and proceeded with the agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Riverside Transit Agency Regular Meeting 8/28/2025 2:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","Riverside Transit Agency recognized coach operators Annie Irieta and Robert Espinosa with hero awards after they assisted and reported a missing elderly passenger who was later confirmed as having Alzheimer's disease.","taxTitle","Riverside County, California","taxId",3353,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6133107,"RTA to initiate breach-of-contract action against Technology Solutions; may pursue remedies against Microsoft",29,2068000,2097000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5705796-b6e53d4c949f7395a284cbd351e72ba8&start=2068&end=2097","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5705796-b6e53d4c949f7395a284cbd351e72ba8/thumbnail_2068000.jpg","/articles/6133107/Riverside-County/California/RTA-to-initiate-breach-of-contract-action-against-Technology-Solutions-may-pursue-remedies-against-Microsoft","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6133107-8f81fa8a02221ecf0da665583c34fd92/orig.mp4?Expires=1774912849&Signature=lAileTF1Xfr3AH6OSPBGX1JQ3QmZJV08ySLh~DsMZ3flh1lAz9COveX0NW-YGANz3NBa41IVDT9blsWnStH1Te93a6~qZOo1KxE1-b~LX5mftNXvWmaeYAd61GWt~XF2x1oTHSQyHEsLmk~96qDTfjtY2n62J-aPHG5y46CRH8p3-d4rdhR8WrKKS2dxKsBflyUCkfRd4~icgJWNf5W9sThJB~~~YOomy~KevOH8nYMkqfA-YK0TE9jy~wzKb5DvOZZdV0gnHCDdUfbpXWVcJpxq3X6LJ2sqMAJLyYwL9oIUzK-u10qbGDfvJFT9dYBGZli5dvTYVm1tHAglsBnBwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","After returning from closed session on Aug. 28, agency counsel reported that the Riverside Transit Agency had decided to initiate a breach of contract action against Technology Solutions and to pursue any other legal remedies potentially available against Microsoft.

The agency's report-out was brief; no further details about the alleged breach, the contract at issue, the timetable for filing or potential remedies were provided in open session. The board moved into closed session at approximately 2:31 p.m. and returned to open session at 2:51 p.m.; the counsel's report was made immediately after the meeting resumed.

No vote tally or additional public materials were provided in the open meeting transcript. Agency counsel made the announcement; the chair then thanked an assistant for facilitating the meeting and adjourned.","After closed session, agency counsel reported the board decided to initiate a breach of contract action against Technology Solutions and to pursue other legal remedies potentially available against Microsoft.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6133112,"RTA board approves change order for six additional EV Level 2 chargers at Hemet facility",191,1026000,1217000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5705796-b6e53d4c949f7395a284cbd351e72ba8&start=1026&end=1217","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5705796-b6e53d4c949f7395a284cbd351e72ba8/thumbnail_1026000.jpg","/articles/6133112/Riverside-County/California/RTA-board-approves-change-order-for-six-additional-EV-Level-2-chargers-at-Hemet-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6133112-7f7a9e41b8dddea888ae1047ca40fbe3/orig.mp4?Expires=1774912849&Signature=kVlHE4aO-TBuh022uCrYTqZjcR3MQvZawTgoCrbX3c3tv3w4~-Lm6MZKNHcsXrswt1512W4~y-gS9nydo8dSYGFmwLIbjln5m8zu6xoGANVe951~IH0S2VlBWBJ9SirTg9EfCcdxntwAct0ql8iRaAjFZX-ZuINab~iaBKEusRo~w5b38oQUAB3iM-UmsCqNip7o3Oi-fUtUX1qJMrsqG2JHNarDIcn8t1ihXqmV-kWyT85TSuCQrAluJRrpQNpvQRTRFGhQ0SLLJMVWMQSlU8W6cR6xAcmfRLL4p8EF0A~bg3~P3ovG1CmpBibxYzGUQsj1oKN~bWZ9KKQe2vnuew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Riverside Transit Agency board on Aug. 28 authorized staff to execute a change order to Purchase Order 63202 with BSE Engineering Incorporated for architectural and engineering services to add six additional electric vehicle Level 2 charging stations at the Hemet facility. The change order amount is $38,411 with a 10% contingency of $3,841; staff stated the total project authorization after the change order will be $129,923.

Melissa Blankenship, director of contracts, said the original Phase 2 EV infrastructure procurement followed a Brooks Act qualifications-based selection, and the agency previously awarded a purchase order to BSE in the amount of $87,671. Phase 2 as described in the board packet includes adding 14 dual-port chargers to the Riverside facility and two dual-port chargers to the Hemet facility; staff said the additional six chargers at Hemet are needed to support an increase in direct operations when contracted fixed-route services move in-house effective July 1, 2026.

Blankenship said the original award amount was below the agency's $100,000 staff-approval threshold; adding the $38,411 change order pushes the project over that threshold, requiring board approval. Staff recommended a 10% contingency for unforeseen circumstances and said sufficient funds exist in the board-approved capital budget. The board administration and operations committee discussed the item Aug. 6 and unanimously recommended it to the full board.

Board members asked several operational questions during the discussion. A board member representing Canyon Lake asked staff to review the CEO's spending authority in light of inflation and rising costs; a board member identified as District 2 also urged a review of the $100,000 threshold. Staff provided the following fleet and charger counts during the conversation: the agency currently has 12 vehicles that use chargers and has released an IFB to purchase another six; staff said the plan is to transition support vehicles to 100% electric in the next three to four years and that the total support vehicle fleet will be approximately 40 vehicles. Blankenship also said the Riverside facility currently has four chargers and Hemet currently has two; with planned Phase 2 work staff said Riverside would reach 18 chargers and Hemet 10 chargers (as presented to the board). A board member from Calimesa asked whether the agency's chargers would be available to outside entities; staff answered no, the chargers will be for agency use only.

The board approved the change order; the meeting record indicates the item carried unanimously. Staff said the quoted cost was found fair and reasonable based on previously negotiated rates.","The board authorized a change order with BSE Engineering for $38,411 plus a 10% contingency to add engineering services for six additional EV Level 2 chargers at the Hemet facility, bringing the project over the staff approval threshold and requiring board approval.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6133114,"RTA board awards $1.32 million contract to renovate nine Riverside facility restrooms",107,789000,896000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5705796-b6e53d4c949f7395a284cbd351e72ba8&start=789&end=896","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5705796-b6e53d4c949f7395a284cbd351e72ba8/thumbnail_789000.jpg","/articles/6133114/Riverside-County/California/RTA-board-awards-132-million-contract-to-renovate-nine-Riverside-facility-restrooms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6133114-b0dcf57d7205df7e15bd9285b3d476ea/orig.mp4?Expires=1774912849&Signature=oK-CN4879msIX6oi2d6GcOfm7dhy2UQBWVcXYRkbul6qYGZ~DW5YZi2EftIZNs2Fm9gOR-DUUU2n4T890zGwjvfIUzIDSX5JCxJsG-qdwg1B9mXbINAWUC~4J6RWR0BDJpl5S1ZY03RonLalYhR977bgaxFUG1Lf7v7JeK0syWuHUpB7Ps6aY8wd2MKddxjpI0RaP3IcewXcWgSMO2H4pRIPxHhmNawrPxwQxq71iYIN5RuKe1hTlmNK8IyXXoOv16aDB8U~07ZxMS9T0oIgFNTr3pLkLOSTveZHMxKP2OSzmABbA7l5uBby2JOFpDEbqqiNXKlTHesw6xVw~08sWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Riverside Transit Agency board on Aug. 28 authorized staff to award agreement C25033F to Bridgerock Construction Incorporated to renovate nine restrooms at the agency's Riverside facility, authorizing a contract amount of $1,318,000 and a 10% contingency of $131,800 for a total project authorization of $1,449,800.

The work is part of the agency's ongoing capital improvement plan; staff said all nine restrooms are more than 30 years old and have not had major renovations. The scope described in the board packet includes two restrooms in the Administration Building, one visitor restroom in the reception area, two restrooms in the coach operators' break room, two restrooms in the Maintenance Building and two restrooms in the Durrahart Building. Planned improvements include additional toilets and urinals, installation of privacy barriers, improved space utilization, cosmetic upgrades, new lockers and compliance work to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.

Melissa Blankenship, director of contracts, told the board that Arcologica Incorporated was previously authorized on Aug. 22, 2024, to develop construction drawings and specifications, the city of Riverside approved final plans and specifications on April 11, 2025, and staff issued the invitation for bids on June 2; bids were received July 16. Blankenship said staff reviewed the low bidder submission and recommended Bridgerock Construction as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The board administration and operations committee discussed the item Aug. 6 and unanimously recommended it to the full board.

Chair Hemingway called for the motion and the board approved the award; the meeting record indicates the item carried unanimously. No mover, seconder or roll-call vote breakdown was provided in the open transcript.

The agency said sufficient funds are available in its board-approved capital budget. The contract includes a 10% contingency to address unforeseen conditions discovered during construction.","The Riverside Transit Agency board authorized awarding agreement C25033F to Bridgerock Construction Inc. for $1,318,000 plus a 10% contingency to renovate nine restrooms at the Riverside facility as part of the agency's capital improvements.","actionData","errors"]

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