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County awards transportation contract to Johnston, approves shopping shuttle extension with price increases
Summary
County staff reported three bids for transportation service; Johnston was the lowest and recommended. The committee also approved a shopping shuttle contract extension with a price increase.
Columbia County committee members approved a recommendation to award a county transportation contract to Johnston after staff said three firms submitted bids and Johnston submitted the lowest-priced response.
Trish Planning staff noted the unit price rose since prior contracts: "Price went up from $4 a mile to $5.35 a mile," according to the meeting record. The committee moved and approved the award by voice vote.
The committee also approved an extension of the evening and Sunday shopping shuttle contract. Staff reported the contractor’s price increased from $12.75 to $13.25 per run (noted in the meeting as about a 4% increase). The extension was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: The two contract actions will affect the county’s transportation operating costs and service delivery for riders using contracted transportation and the night/Sunday shuttle. Staff said they will return with final contract documents for signature and budget adjustments as needed.
Ending: Both motions were approved by voice vote at the committee meeting; staff will complete and circulate the final contract paperwork.
