DEPARTMENT
Senior Services
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Senior Services, 21RFP000016A-CJC, Alternative Senior Transportation Services in the amount of $1,383,670.00 with Common Courtesy (Atlanta, GA), to provide transportation services/ride sharing through Uber/Lyft for eligible Fulton County seniors aged 60 and above. Effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 with four renewal options. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION
In accordance with Purchasing Code Sections 102-374 or 102-375, all competitive sealed proposals shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
The Department of Senior Services recommends approval of Common Courtesy to provide Alternative Senior Transportation Services. The Department manages non-emergency medical transportation through its MOST model (Mobility Options for Senior Transport). The Alternative Senior Transportation Service program is designed for seniors aged 60 and above who are more ambulatory and do not require assistance beyond the use of a cane to walk.
Scope of Work: Common Courtesy upon approval will develop partnerships with local Transportation Network Companies (TNC's), e.g. Uber, Lyft or any combination of providers to establish dispatch/concierge services for senior residents of Fulton County aged 60 and above. The scope entails implementation of an automated system that orders trips from both mobile applications...
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