SCMTD February 2004 Board of Directors Agendas - Santa Cruz ...

Section 6.13.1 of the Contract for Paratransit Services provides for making
changes to the contract services. It allows changes if they 1) are necessary to
accomplish the purposes of the Agreement; 2) are not set forth in the Scope of
Services; 3) were not reasonably contemplated by the parties; and 4) are not due
to Contractor’s errors or omissions. In that spirit we believe that a rate increase
should be considered under this provision of the contract.
In conclusion, we are requesting a rate increase from the current $52.30 to
$61.74 retroactive to July 1,2003. This equates to a total revenue increase of
approximately $450,000. This figure is based on current projected rides of
94,343 and reflects our projected shortfall in the ADA program after applying
available TDA funds. If ride numbers changed significantly, we would need to
revisit this amount. Please let us know of your decision on or before January 2,
2004.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
cc:
Link Spooner
Community Bridges Board
Steve Paulson
Bryant Baehr