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Monroe awards shared‑ride contract to Brown Cab Service Inc.; council notes limited bidders
Summary
After discussion about rates and sustainability, the council awarded a multi‑year shared‑ride contract to Brown Cab Service Inc. for 2025–2026 with optional extensions; members noted federal procurement rules limited competition.
Council approved awarding the shared‑ride taxi operating contract and public transit lease agreement for 2025–2026, with options to extend through 2029, to Brown Cab Service Inc. The award passed after limited discussion; council members noted federal procurement requirements and the area's small market made competition difficult.
Staff said the contract locks base rates for the first two years and subsequent optional years would be adjusted in line with CPI and would require additional approvals; the city will continue to subsidize service where fare revenue does not cover provider invoices. Several council members said they preferred shorter locked terms and noted they would review service levels and fare assumptions with staff before exercising optional extensions.
