CapMetro approves $11.9M contract with Big Star Transit for paratransit overflow services
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CapMetro's board unanimously approved a $11.9 million contract (with 10% contingency, not to exceed $13 million) with Big Star Transit LLC for demand-response overflow services to handle peak paratransit demand. The contract has a 3-year base with two optional years. Staff noted the funding repurposes existing budget allocations rather than adding new money, as the agency has seen ridership growth on its Access paratransit service.
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bskyCapMetro approves $11.9M contract with Big Star Transit for paratransit overflow servicescitizenportal.aiKey quotes
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Staff said this repurposes existing funding rather than adding new money.
Mister Slaughter presented the procurement, saying the agency has seen ridership growth on Access and pickup s
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