Fayetteville to buy transit shelters and benches as part of larger stop-improvement effort
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Summary
Council previewed a resolution to waive bidding and approve purchase of shelter structures and benches from Brascio International for $269,700 plus taxes/shipping, funded partly by a Walton Family Foundation match and transit agency contributions; staff said shelters have a six‑month lead time and ADA access is a baseline priority.
FAYETTEVILLE — Councilmembers previewed a resolution to waive competitive bidding and approve the purchase of transit shelters, benches and related structures from Brascio International for $269,700 plus taxes and shipping, part of a multi‑year effort to add shelters to high‑ridership stops.
The project team said roughly half of the project cost will be covered by grant matching funds (including a Walton Family Foundation‑administered grant) and partner transit agencies; the city’s contribution was described as a little over $50,000 with the remaining match divided between local transit operators.
Staff warned of a roughly six‑month production lead time for shelters and said the city will use available grant funds for sidewalk and pad construction to make stops shelter‑ready. Council members asked about coordination with Razorback Transit and the University; staff responded that those agencies contributed part of the match and that the memo provides a project breakdown.
Next steps: The resolution was read for consent; staff said additional TAP and grant items would follow on the full agenda.
