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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2010-09-13 #T AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 13, 2010
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
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THRU: David Carmany, City Manager
FROM: Sean Crumby P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
WESTERN TRANSIT SYSTEMS FOR THE SEAL
BEACH SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 6062 approving a professional
services agreement for the Seal Beach Senior Transportation Service with
Western Transit Systems in the amount of $90,450.
BACKGROUND:
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for many years provided
transportation services to seniors. These included various services such as Dial -
A -Ride, Orange County Transit District, Consolidated Transportation Services
Agency, and OCTA. In the 1990's, OCTA developed a program called the Senior
Mobility Program in which local agencies are provided with funds to operate their
own bus program. The idea behind the program is for each municipality to
control their own program and cater it to the needs of their community.
On June 14, 2010 City Council approved the request for proposals (RFP) for the
Seal Beach Transportation Services and authorized staff to solicit for proposals.
Staff requested proposals from seven firms to provide senior transportation
services. A mandatory pre - proposal meeting was held so that the City could
communicate to the firms the expectations of staff. Four firms attended the
mandatory pre - proposal meeting. Two firms responded with proposals submitted
to the City. During the June 14, 2010 City Council Meeting direction was
provided to staff to increase the service area form 0.5 miles outside of the City
limits to 3 miles outside of the City limits. This request was accommodated in
their proposals submitted.
A panel comprised of three Public Works staff members reviewed the proposals.
In addition, the City interviewed both firms and conducted a facility visit. The
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panel selected Western Transit Systems to be the most qualified firm. Western
Transit Systems is the current contractor for the Seal Beach Senior
Transportation Service and has provided the senior citizens of Seal Beach with
exemplary level of service. Western Transit Systems is the only company that
has submitted a proposal which is subject too mandatory Department of
Transportation (D.O.T.), random drug testing and the California Highway Patrol
(C.H.P.) vehicle and maintenance facility inspections. Western Transit Systems
is also the only company that can operate the 17- passenger lift- equipped Para -
transit bus, which the OCTA has provided to the City at no cost. Finally Staff
contacted the Management of Leisure World Community to assess the
performance of Western Transit Systems. No complaints have been received in
Leisure World regarding Western Transit Systems in the past year.
The contract term is three years and the City will have the option to extend the
contract an additional three years. Given that the contract is starting within fiscal
year 2010/2011, a total of 1,800 vehicle service hours (VSH) have been
estimated for the year. However, staff anticipates increasing the number of VSH
hours per year to 2,100 for the remaining contract term.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
In the approved 2009/10 Budget, AQMD funds are budgeted for the Seal Beach
Senior Transportation Services, in the amount of $30,600. Additionally, OCTA
will contribute $63,721 and the County will contribute $12,986 for the FY 10/11.
Total FY10/11 budget amount for the Seal Beach Transportation Services is
$107,307. The cost for the contract with Western Transit Systems is $90,450.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended City Council adopt Resolution No. 6062 approving a
professional services agreement for the Seal Beach Senior Transportation
Services with Western Transit Systems in the amount of $90,450.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
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Sean Crumby, P.E. David Carmany, City Manager
Director of Public Works
Prepared by: Ernest Area, Maintenance Services Supervisor
Attachments:
A. Resolution No. 6062
B. Agreement, Proposal, Fee Proposal
RESOLUTION NUMBER 6062
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
WESTERN TRANSIT SYSTEMS FOR SEAL BEACH SENIOR
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the 3 year (with option to extend
an additional 3 years) professional services agreement ( "Agreement ") between
the City of Seal Beach and Western Transit Systems for the Seal Beach Senior
Transportation Services in the amount of $90,450 per year.
Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the
Agreement.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 13th day of September , 2010 by the following
vote:
AYES: Council Members
NOES: Council Members
ABSENT: Council Members
ABSTAIN: Council Members
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Linda Devine, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number 6062 on file in
the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at
a regular meeting held on the 13th day of September , 2010.
City Clerk
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
SEAL BEACH
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
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This Professional Service Agreement ( "the Agreement ") is made as of the 13 day of
September, 2010 (the "Effective Date "), by and between Western Transit Systems
( "Contractor "), a, and the City of Seal Beach ( "City "), a California charter city,
(collectively, "the Parties ").
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RECITALS
A. City desires certain professional services.
B. Contractor represents that it is qualified and able to provide City
with such services.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties' performance of the
promises, covenants, and conditions stated herein, the Parties hereto agree as
follows.
AGREEMENT
1.0 Scope of Services
1.1. Contractor shall provide those services ( "Services ") set forth in the
attached Exhibit A, which is hereby incorporated by this reference. To the extent
that there is any conflict between Exhibit A and this Agreement, this Agreement
shall control.
1.2. Contractor shall perform all Services under this Agreement in
accordance with the standard of care generally exercised by like professionals
under similar circumstances and in a manner reasonably satisfactory to City.
1.3. In performing this Agreement, Contractor shall comply with all
applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law.
1.4. Contractor will not be compensated for any work performed not
specified in the Scope of Services unless the City authorizes such work in
advance and in writing. The City Manager may authorize payment for such work
up to a cumulative maximum of $10,000. Payment for additional work in excess
of $10,000 requires prior City Council authorization.
2.0 Term
This term of this Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and
shall continue for a term of 3 years unless previously terminated as provided by
this Agreement.
3.0 Contractor's Compensation
City will pay Contractor in accordance with the hourly rates shown on the
fee schedule set forth in Exhibit F for Services but in no event will the City pay
more than $301,518. Any additional work authorized by the City pursuant to
Section 1.4 will be compensated in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in
Exhibit F.
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4.0 Method of Payment
4.1. Contractor shall submit to City monthly invoices for all services
rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Such invoices shall be submitted within 15
days of the end of the month during which the services were rendered and shall
describe in detail the services rendered during the period, the days worked,
number of hours worked, the hourly rates charged, and the services performed
for each day in the period. City will pay Contractor within 30 days of receiving
Contractor's invoice. City will not withhold any applicable federal or state payroll
and other required taxes, or other authorized deductions from payments made to
Contractor.
4.2. Upon 24 -hour notice from City, Contractor shall allow City or City's
agents or representatives to inspect at Contractor's offices during reasonable
business hours all records, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets and other
records maintained by Contractor in connection with this Agreement. City's
rights under this Section 4.2 shall survive for two years following the termination
of this Agreement.
5.0 Termination
5.1. This Agreement may be terminated by City, without cause, or by
Contractor based on reasonable cause, upon giving the other party written notice
thereof not less than 30 days prior to the date of termination.
5.2. This Agreement may be terminated by City upon 10 days' notice to
Contractor if Contractor fails to provide satisfactory evidence of renewal or
replacement of comprehensive general liability insurance as required by this
Agreement at least 20 days before the expiration date of the previous policy.
6.0 Party Representatives
6.1: The City Manager is the City's representative for purposes of this
Agreement.
6.2. Larry Slagle is the Contractor's primary representative for purposes
of this Agreement.
7.0 Notices
7.1. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be
deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed 48 hours after deposit
in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party
at the following addresses: -
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To City: City of Seal Beach
211 -8th Street
Seal Beach, California 90740
Attn: City Manager
To Contractor: Western Transit Systems
1619 E. Lincoln Ave.
Anaheim, California 92805
Attn: Larry Slagle
7.2. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual
notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
8.0 Independent Contractor
8.1. Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee of the
City. All services provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed by
Contractor or under its supervision. Contractor will determine the means,
methods, and details of performing the services. Any additional personnel
performing services under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall also not
be employees of City and shall at all times be under Contractor's exclusive
direction and control. Contractor shall pay all wages, salaries, and other
amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance of services
under this Agreement and as required by law. Contractor shall be responsible for
all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but
not limited to: social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment
insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance.
8.2. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected
officials, officers, employees, servants, designated volunteers, and agents
serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, from any and all
liability, damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising
from Contractor's personnel practices. City shall have the right to offset against
the amount of any fees due to Contractor under this Agreement any amount due
to City from Contractor as a result of Contractor's failure to promptly pay to City
any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this Section.
9.0 Subcontractors
No portion of this Agreement shall be subcontracted without the prior
written approval of the City. Contractor is fully responsible to City for the
performance of any and all subcontractors.
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10.0 Assignment
Contractor shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement
whether by assignment or novation, without the prior written consent of City. Any
purported assignment without such consent shall be void and without effect.
11.0 Insurance
11.1. Contractor shall not commence work under this Agreement until it
has provided evidence satisfactory to the City that Contractor has secured all
insurance required under this Section. Contractor shall furnish City with original
certificates of insurance and endorsements effecting coverage required by this
Agreement on forms satisfactory to the City. The certificates and endorsements
for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer
to bind coverage on its behalf, and shall be on forms provided by the City if
requested. All certificates and endorsements shall be received and approved by
the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to require
complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
11.2. Contractor shall, at its expense, procure and maintain for the
duration of the Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or
damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance
of this Agreement. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M.
Best's rating no less than A:VIII, licensed to do business in California, and
satisfactory to the City. Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest version
of the following: (1) General Liability: Insurance Services Office Commercial
General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001); (2) Automobile Liability:
Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form number CA 0001, code
1 (any auto); and, if required by the City, (3) Professional Liability. Contractor
shall maintain limits no less than: (1) General Liability: $2,000,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage and if
Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate
limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this
Agreement/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required
occurrence limit; (2) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury
and property damage; and (3) Professional Liability: $1,000,000 per
claim /aggregate.
11.3. The insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or
Contractor shall provide endorsements on forms supplied or approved by the City
to state: (1) coverage shall not be suspended, voided, reduced or canceled
except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt
requested, has been given to the City; (2) any failure to comply with reporting or
other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect
coverage provided to the City, its directors, officials, officers, (3) coverage shall
be primary insurance as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers,
employees, agents and volunteers, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain
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of coverage excess of the Contractor's scheduled underlying coverage and that
any insurance or self- insurance maintained by the City, its directors, officials,
officers, employees, agents and volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor's
insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it; (4) for general liability
insurance, that the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and
volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the services or
operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor, including materials, parts
or equipment furnished in connection with such work; and (5) for automobile
liability, that the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees, agents and
volunteers shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the ownership,
operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased,
hired or borrowed by the Contractor or for which the Contractor is responsible.
11.4. All insurance required by this Section shall contain standard
separation of insureds provisions and shall not contain any special limitations on
the scope of protection afforded to the City, its directors, officials, "officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers.
11.5. Any deductibles or self- insured retentions shall be declared to and
approved by the City. Contractor guarantees that, at the option of the City,
either: (1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self- insured
retentions as respects the City, its directors, officials, officers, employees,
agents, and volunteers; or (2) the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing
payment of losses and related investigation costs, claims and administrative and
defense expenses.
12.0 Indemnification, Hold Harmless, and Duty to Defend
Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its officials, officers,
employees, volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role
of city officials (collectively "Indemnities ") free and harmless from any and all
claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or
injury, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any
manner arising out of or incident to any acts or omissions of Contractor, its
employees, or its agents in connection with the performance of this Agreement,
including without limitation the payment of all consequential damages and
attorneys' fees and other related costs and expenses, except for such loss or
damage arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. With
respect to any and all such aforesaid suits, actions, or other legal proceedings of
every kind that may be brought or instituted against Indemnitees, Contractor shall
defend Indemnitees, at Contractor's own cost,, expense, and risk, and shall pay
and satisfy any judgment, award, or decree that may be rendered' against
Indemnitees. Contractor shall reimburse City and its directors, officials, officers,
employees, agents and /or volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs
incurred by each of them in connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity
herein provided. Contractor's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to
insurance proceeds, if any, received by Contractor, the City, its directors,
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officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers. All duties of Contractor under
this Section shall survive termination of this Agreement.
13.0 Equal Opportunity
Contractor affirmatively represents that it is an equal opportunity
employer. Contractor shall not discriminate against any subcontractor,
employee, or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national
origin, handicap, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, or age. Such non-
discrimination includes, but is not limited to, all activities related to initial
employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment
advertising, layoff, or termination.
14.0 Labor Certification
By its signature hereunder, Contractor certifies that it is aware of the
provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code that require every
employer to be insured against liability for Workers' Compensation or to
undertake self- insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and
agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of
the Services.
15.0 Entire Agreement
This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect
to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations,
understandings, or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a
writing signed by both parties.
16.0 Severability
The invalidity in whole or in part of any provisions of this Agreement shall
not void or affect the validity of the other provisions of this Agreement.
17.0 Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of California.
18.0 No Third Party Rights
No third party shall be deemed to have any rights hereunder against either
party as a result of this Agreement.
19.0 Waiver
No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or
breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit,
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privilege, or service voluntarily given or performed by a party shall give the other
party any contractual rights by custom, estoppel, or otherwise.
20.0 Prohibited Interests; Conflict of Interest
20.1. Contractor covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the Services, or
which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services.
Contractor further covenants that, in performance of this Agreement, no person
having any such interest shall be employed by it. Furthermore, Contractor shall
avoid the appearance of having any interest, which would conflict in any manner
with the performance of the Services. Contractor shall not accept any
employment or representation during the term of this Agreement which is or may
likely make Contractor "financially interested" (as provided in California
Government Code § §1090 and 87100) in any decision made by City on any
matter in connection with which Contractor has been retained.
20.2. Contractor further warrants and maintains that it has not employed
or retained any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working
exclusively for Contractor, to solicit or obtain this Agreement. Nor has Contractor
paid or agreed to pay any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee
working exclusively for Contractor, any fee, commission, gift, percentage, or any
other consideration contingent upon the execution of this Agreement. Upon any
breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right, at its sole and
absolute discretion, to terminate this Agreement without further liability, or to
deduct from any sums payable to Contractor hereunder the full amount or value
of any such fee, commission, percentage or gift.
20.3. Contractor warrants and maintains that it has no knowledge that
any officer or employee of City has any interest, whether contractual, non -
contractual, financial, proprietary, or otherwise, in this transaction or in the
business of Contractor, and that if any such interest comes to the knowledge of
Contractor at any time during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall
immediately make a complete, written disclosure of such interest to City, even if
such interest would not be deemed a prohibited "conflict of interest" under
applicable laws as described in this subsection.
21.0 Attorneys' Fees
If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal,
administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement,
the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from
the losing party all of its attorneys' fees and other costs incurred in connection
therewith.
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22.0 Exhibits
All exhibits referenced in this Agreement are hereby incorporated into the
Agreement as if set forth in full herein. In the event of any material discrepancy
between the terms of any exhibit so incorporated and the terms of this
Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
23.0 Corporate Authority
The person executing this Agreement on behalf of Contractor warrants
that he or she is duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
Party and that by his or her execution, the Contractor is formally bound to the
provisions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, through their respective
authorized representatives have executed this Agreement as of the date and
year first above written.
CITY OF SEAL BEACH CONTRACTi •
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Attest: Its: President
By: By:
Linda Devine, City Clerk
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July 20, 2010
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Mr. Cesar Rengal
Assistant Engineer
Department of Public Works, 2n Floor
City of Seal Beach, City Hall
• 211 8 Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Dear Mr. Rengal:
Tectrans, through its wholly -owned subsidiary Western Transit Systems, Inc., is pleased
to present the following proposal to continue providing Senior Transportation Services
for the City of Seal Beach. I believe you will find our proposal to be responsive and
innovative, yet with the same personal touch you are used to experiencing from Western
Transit Systems. We are pleased to propose Diane Slagle to continue serving as the
Project Manager for the City's service.
We believe you will find our proposal to be responsive to the City's needs. We are very
proud of the service we have provided to the City and its residents and sincerely hope to
continue that partnership through this new contract. As a part of the Tectrans family of
companies, Western Transit and its customers have access to the resources and
talents of a large national company, yet the attention of an Orange County -based
company.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit our proposal to the City of Seal Beach. If you
have any questions regarding our proposal, please contact me at (310) 981 -9500 or at
jbusskohl@tectransinc.com.
Sincerely,
John
Busskohl
Chief Operating Officer
6053 West Century Boulevard, 9 Floor
Los Angeles, California 90045
Telephone: 310.981.9500 Fax: 310•981•9501
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PROPOSAL FOR SEAL BEACH
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
PREPARED FOR:
City of Seal Beach
Date: July 22, 2010
SUBMITTED TO:
Mr. Cesar Rangel
Assistant Engineer
Department of Public Works, 2" Floor
211 8 Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
SUBMITTED BY:
John Busskohl
Chief Operating Officer
Western Transit Systems, Inc. d /b /a Tectrans
6053 W. Century Blvd., 9 Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: (310) 981 -9500
Fax: (310) 981 -9501
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BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, AND REFERENCES 1
OUR RECENT H ISTORY 1
TECTRANS PHILOSOPHY 2
Tectrans Vision Statement 2
Tectrans Mission Statement 2
Tectrans Core Values 3
TECTRANS REFERENCES 3
TECTRANS TRANSPORTATION EXPERIENCE 9
TASK 1: STAFFING REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES 11
OPERATORS 12
Vehicle Operator Recruitment and Hiring 12
Avesta CandidateCa re Worlcforce Development Program 13
Minimum Vehicle Operator Qualifications 14
Ongoing Monitoring of Credentials 14
Operator Uniforms 14
PERSONNEL POLICIES - 15
Equal Employment Opportunity 15
Harassment Policy 15
Wages and Benefits 18
Removal of Operators 18
Customer Feedback Policy and Procedures 18
Customer Feedback Options - 19
Customer Service Recognition 19
TASK 2: TRAINING AND SAFETY PROGRAMS 20
TRAINING PROGRAMS.. 20
Driver Training 20
Day One 20
Day Two 20
Day Three 20
Day Four 20
Day Five ' 20
Day Six 21
Continuous Training 21
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Drug and Alcohol Testing 22
California OSHA 24
TASK 3: RESERVATIONS, SCHEDULING, AND DISPATCH 25
Scheduling/Dispatching 25
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Service Schedules 26
Driver Trip Sheets and Mileage 26
Vehicles 26
Back -Up and Overflow Service 26
Vehicle Storage 26
TASK 5: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS — MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS 27
TASK 6: DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING 28
DISPATCH LOG 28
ACCIDENT REPORTING AND FOLLOW UP 28
DAILY AND MONTHLY OPERATIONS REPORTING 28
NTD Reporting 28
Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Reporting • 28
ACCOUNTING 31
INVOICES AND BILLING 31
TASK 7: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SERVICES 32
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 32
Maintenance Personnel and Training 32
Pre -Trip Inspection 32
VEHICLE CLEANING 33
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE /MAINTENANCE.REPAIR PROCEDURES 33
Maintenance Information Software 33
Preventive Maintenance Inspection Program 34
Air - Conditioning PM Program 34
Wheelchair Lift PM Program 35
General Repair Services 35
Vehicle Repair & Component Replacement Program 35
Road Call Procedures and Incidents 35
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BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCE, AND REFERENCES
Tectrans, though its wholly -owned operating subsidiary Western Transit Systems, Inc., is pleased to present this
proposal to continue providing the City of Seal Beach's Senior Transportation Services program. We have proudly
called the City a valued client since 2002 and sincerely hope that we can continue to do so following this
procurement. We believe that we have addressed all of the Tasks listed in the RFP in a way that is both innovative
and responsive to the City's needs.
OUR RECENT HISTORY
Tectrans acquired WTS in June 2006, and as part of the Tectrans family of companies, WTS has greater access than
ever before to transportation industry best practices, management talent, and operations support. In addition, WTS'
already stable financial condition has been enhanced by virtue of the very strong financial condition of its parent
company.
Tectrans provides the full support of our corporate resources and expertise. Tectrans family companies share a
corporate commitment to provide the highest quality, integrated transportation services to the transportation
dependent community. From the creation of a transportation idea to the completion of a contract, we are able to
bring our clients' strategic and operational vision to life with quality that is unlike any other.
The Tectrans management team brings more than 200 combined years of experience in the specialized, ground-
based passenger transportation industry and has positioned Tectrans and these operating companies as a preferred
transportation provider. Our team is able to build success through the application of new technologies and
transportation best practices for existing customers as well as new clients.
The following is a brief history of the Tectrans organization, providing a summary of significant events in our
formation:
• June 2006: Tectrans is formed through the simultaneous purchase of seven transportation and technology
companies, including Western Transit Systems and Yellow Cab of Greater Orange County, operating 800
vehicles, with combined revenues of $32 million. Charter and contracted bus and paratransit services, and
taxi operations, form the backbone of Tectrans.
• April 2007: Tectrans transitions operations for San Francisco Paratransit ADA service and restores safe and
timely transportation to riders, becoming the largest provider of trips for the San Francisco Paratransit
brokerage program.
• December 2007: Tectrans acquires two companies in the Ft. Lauderdale /Miami, Florida, area, providing over
1,000 daily rides for ADA and medical transportation clients, including the largest contracted operations for
the Broward County ADA /Transportation Disadvantaged program.
• February 2008: Tectrans wins a $10 million contract to operate courtesy shuttle service for the Ft.
Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport. The transition in May 2008 from the former operator is
smooth, and service immediately improves.
• March 2008: Tectrans begins transportation operations for the North Los Angeles County Regional Center.
Successfully transitioning 84 routes over one weekend, with only three months' lead time, Tectrans
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• - September 2008: Tectrans is awarded the contract to provide the Bronco Link shuttle service at California
State Polytechnic University, Pomona and provides alternative- fueled shuttle bus service to and from the
local Metrolink station. The program was immediately successful, generating high ridership and routes were
expanded to include a second Metrolink station and additional hours. The Bronco Link service was recently
awarded the Metro Diamond Award for its innovative rideshare program, and is now the recipient ofthe
award for two consecutive years.
• June 2009: Tectrans celebrates three years of successful operation, with over 1,100 vehicles and 1,200
employees, providing quality and reliability for transportation agencies and paratransit riders across the
country.
• October 2009: Tectrans Vice President /General Manager Matthew Yamashita recognized by Mass Transit
Magazine as one of its "Top 40 Under 40" in the transit /paratransit industry for his work on behalf of San
Francisco Paratransit.
• January 2010: Tectrans is selected and awarded the contract to provide Rental Car Shuttle service at Miami
International Airport (MIA) operating over 60 vehicles to and from terminals and the new consolidated rental
car center.
TECTRANS PHILOSOPHY
Tectrans was founded on the belief that municipalities and other transportation owners /operators are seeking a new
alternative from the contracted transportation marketplace. The significant consolidation under foreign -owned
companies in the last ten years has left the industry with fewer and fewer alternatives, and created a void between
the large multi - national companies (who can often be detached from their customer base) and the small locally
operated companies (who most often don't have access to the capital needed to grow and evolve as their customers'
needs change). Tectrans is filling that void. Tectrans provides an alternative for municipalities like the City of Seal
Beach who need the responsiveness of a locally managed partner yet also the resources and talent base of a regional
or national firm. Tectrans' business philosophy is to be very selective about the opportunities we pursue, because
we are convinced that you do not have to be the biggest to be considered the best.
TECTRANS VISION STATEMENT
Be the best passenger transportation company.
TECTRANS MISSION STATEMENT
Provide best -in -class passenger transportation solutions for government, private sector, and individual consumers
through technological innovation, enhanced relationship management and genuine care for our employees.
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• Safety: Our commitment to safety will not be compromised. Safety is every employee's #1 responsibility.
• Customer Focus: We contribute to our clients' success and deliver long -term value. We provide caring
service to enhance the quality of our customers' lives.
• Employee Oriented: We empower our employees to be successful. We promote diversity and teamwork,
provide opportunities for growth, and treat each other with dignity and respect.
• Integrity and Accountability: We achieve results without compromising ethics. We deliver what we promise
and honor our obligations.
• Responsibility: We are involved in the communities we serve, we enhance the neighborhoods in which we
live, and we take an active role in protecting the environment.
REFERENCES
We invite and encourage you to contact the following references to experience firsthand the quality of service that
WTS and its sister companies provide.
City of Anaheim, Senior Mobility Program
City of Anaheim Two vehicles provide senior shuttle service to senior
Anaheim Senior Mobility Program centers and shopping centers. We provide drivers,
Ms. Jan Branich dispatch, and scheduling.
Community Services Supervisor
200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 356
Anaheim, CA 92805
• 714.765.5250
City of La Habra Shuttle .
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City City of La Habra Two vehicles provide senior shuttle service to senior
La Habra Shuttle centers and shopping centers. We provide drivers,
Ms. Josie Anderson dispatch, and scheduling.
Director, Community Services
101 W. La Habra Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90631
562.905.9619 •
Regional Center of Orange County.
RCOC Daily transportation services for developmentally -
Ms. Janis White disabled consumers of the Regional Center. Service
COO includes over 700 trips per day utilizing over 25 vehicles.
801 Civic Center Drive We provide drivers, vehicles, and dispatch.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714.796.5256
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Ms. Sharon Long developmentally disabled persons and Regional Center
Community Transportation Coordinator transportation, providing 150 trips per day.
550 S. Main Street
Orange, CA 92863
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C ity of Brea Trolley
City of Brea Roughly 25 daily trips are provided through this
Brea Trolley demand- response service to seniors and the disabled in
Ms. Carrie Hernandez the Brea area. Operate one daily service vehicle.
Programs Administrator
1 Civic Center Drive
Brea, CA 92821
714.990.7766
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To Whom It May Concern:
It is my pleasure to offer you my recommendation and endorsement of Western Transit
System. As the Supervisor of the Anaheim Senior Programs I have had the pleasure to
collaborate with Western Transit for the past thirteen years. The partnership we have
nurtured throughout the years allows us to provide a much needed transportation service
to our senior citizens who reside in Anaheim.
The City of Anaheim has chosen to contract with Western Transit to provide service for our
"Senior Wheels" Transportation Mobility Program to our seniors who attend 2 nutrition
sites located in Anaheim for the past 20 +yrs. In addition, we offer seniors the opportunity
to utilize our service to go grocery shopping, visit our senior centers & libraries, do banking,
go to the beauty shop or barber, visit friends and relatives and for various other errands.
Western Transit is responsible for scheduling all trips, hiring and training all drivers,
maintaining our vehicles and providing excellent customer service in a safe, courteous and
professional manner. We are extremely proud of their safety record, and on -time record.
We receive very few complaints from our riders and continue to receive many accolades
from the seniors regarding their courteous, caring and excellent drivers. We are very
fortunate that the majority of drivers have remained the same for years which allows our
drivers to really get to know our riders and form a friendship that builds trust.
I highly recommend Western Transit and acknowledge and appreciate all their professional
staff from the management, front line office workers, drivers, maintenance staff and to the
• employees in the Finance Department who all offer excellent customer service. •
If I can be of any further assistance to you regarding this recommendation please contact
. me at (714)765 -5250
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To Whom It May Concern:
I am pleased to relate our favorable experience with the above referenced
companies covering a relationship of more than twenty years. More than 100 of
our developmentally disabled clients have been safely transported to and from
• their residence to our facility, Monday through Friday, without serious incidents or
accidents.
Management has been responsive to our inquiries and needs, and has made •
concerted efforts to schedule arrival and departure times in tandem with our
program hours. Company personnel have been courteous to our consumers,
family and staff. Minor problems, which are unavoidable from time to time, have
been dealt with in an expedient and professional manner.
We have appreciated the many courtesies and special considerations extended .
to us in supporting our special events. Many were held on weekends with •
Western Transit bus drivers volunteering their time.
We are pleased to recommend their services for your consideration.
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July 19, 2010 Fax: (562) 905 -9603
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The City of La Habra has selected Western Transit to provide service for our La I -labra
Express Senior Nutrition and Dial -A -Ride transportation programs for over ten years.
This program offers seniors the opportunity to use this service for shopping, medical
• appointment, banking- etc.
Western Transit is responsible for driver training, dispatching of all trips and vehicle
maintenance. During our relationship with Western Transit, we have experienced
excellent customer service, driver safety and reliable trip schedules.
We appreciate the experience and cooperation of management and staff, who offer
quality service to our seniors and are please to recommend their rStircer ly,
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June 12, 2010
General Manager
Western Transit System
1619 E. Lincoln Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92808
Dear Sir:
We in Leisure World, Seal Beach, who ride Zaldy Zita's bus, thank you for sending us a
driver like him Enclosed is a ":Kudo" which appeared in the Seal Beach Leisure World
newspaper about Zaldy
He drives safely and efficiently, with no jerks or sudden stops and cheerfully helps us
with heavy packages.. Zaldy is a remarkable person who helps make life a little easier
for all his riders, and all of us say "thank you ".
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It is true that no other transportation provider knows more about the City's operation than Tectrans. In addition to
Senior Transportation Services, Tectrans is an experienced transit provider, and operates numerous contracted
shuttle, paratransit and fixed route services. We have provided a comprehensive list of Tectrans clients in the table
below.
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1 Alzheimer's Family Services 2009 Paratransit Huntington Beach, CA
2 Anaheim Resort Transportation 1995 Dial -a -Cab Anaheim, CA
Fare Media Sales and San Francisco Bay Area,
3 Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) 1995
Customer Service CA
4 Burbank - Glendale- Pasadena Airport Authority (BUR) 2010 Fleet Management & Burbank, CA
Maintenance
5 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona 2009 Fixed Route Pomona, CA
6 California State University, Dominguez Hills 2010 Fixed Route Carson, CA
7 California State University, Northridge 2010 Fixed Route Northridge, CA
8 City of Anaheim, Senior Mobility Program 1985 Paratransit Anaheim, CA
9 City of Aventura 2003 Fixed Route Aventura, FL
10 City of Beverly Hills 2009 Paratransit Program Beverly Hills, CA
Administrator
11 City of Boca Raton 2008 Fixed Route- Boca Raton, FL
12 City of Brea 1985 Paratransit Brea, CA
13 City of Coral Springs 2005 . Fixed Route Coral Springs, FL
14- City of Dania Beach 2004 Fixed Route Dania Beach, FL
15 City of Doral 2008 Fixed Route Doral, FL
16 City of Hallandale Beach 2003 .Fixed Route Hallandale Beach, FL
17 City of La Habra 1985 Paratransit La Habra, CA
18 City of Lauderdale Lakes 2006 Fixed Route Lauderdale Lakes, FL
19 City of Lauderhill 2009 Fixed Route Lauderhill, FL
20 City of Maywood 1985 Dial -a -Ride Maywood, CA
21 City of North Lauderdale 2006 Fixed Route North Lauderdale, FL
22 City of Oakland Park 2006 Fixed Route Oakland Park, FL
23 City of Parkland - - 2005 Fixed Route Parkland, FL
24 City of Plantation 2001 Fixed Route Plantation, FL
25 City of Pompano Beach 2003 Fixed Route Pompano Beach, FL
26 City of Seal Beach 2002 Senior Shuttle Seal Beach, CA
27 City of Temple City 2004 Dial -a -Ride Temple City, CA
28 City of Walnut 1998 Dial -a-Cab Walnut, CA
29 City of West Hollywood 2009 Paratransit Program
Administrator West Hollywood, CA
30 City of Yorba Linda 2008 Senior Shuttle Yorba Linda, CA
Online Fare Media
31 Contra Costa County Transit Authority (CCCTA) 2008 Concord, CA
Sales
32 CVS Pharmacy LPGA Challenge 2007 Fixed Route Danville, CA
33 Diamond Ride 1995 Dial -a -Cab Diamond Bar, CA
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34 Downtown Ft. Lauderdale Transportation Management Association 2005 Fixed Route Ft. Lauderdale, FL
35 Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 1987 -2002, Airport Shuttle Fort Lauderdale, FL
2008
36 Get About /Pomona Valley Transportation Authority 1996 Dial -a -Cab La Verne, CA
37 Golden Gate Regional Center 2006 Paratransit San Francisco, CA
38 Harbor Regional Center 1988 Paratransit Torrance, CA
39 Long Beach Community College District 2009 Fixed Route Long Beach, CA
Paratransit Program
40 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) 1989 Administrator Los Angeles, CA
(CityRide)
41 Memorial HealthCare Systems 2006 Fixed Route Hollywood, FL
42 Miami International Airport (MIA) Consolidated Rental Car Shuttle (service started Airport Shuttle Miami, FL
. July 13, 2010)
43 Miami Shores Village 2006 Fixed Route Miami Shores, FL
44 North Los Angeles County Regional Center 2007 Paratransit Van Nuys, CA
45 Orange County Transportation Authority 2001 Paratransit Orange, CA
46 Playa Vista Beach Shuttle 2008 Fixed Route Playa Vista, CA
47 Raytheon 2004 Fixed Route El Segundo, CA
48 Regional Center of Orange County 1992 Paratransit Santa Ana, CA
49 Regional Center of the East Bay 2007 Paratransit Moorpark, CA
50 San Dimas Dial -A- Cab /Pomona Valley Transportation Authority 1987 Dial -a -Cab La Verne, CA
51 San Francisco MIA/ SF Paratransit 2007 Paratransit San Francisco, CA
52 San Francisco Unified School District 2007 Fixed Route San Francisco, CA
53 South Florida Regional Transportation (SFRTA) 2003 Fixed Route Pompano Beach, FL
54 TODA Development (600 Townsend Center) 2007 Fixed Route San Francisco, CA
55 Town of Bay Harbor Islands 1992 Fixed Route Bay Harbor Islands, FL
56 Town of Davie 2005 Fixed Route - Davie, FL
57 Town of Miami Lakes 2005 Fixed Route Miami Lakes, FL
58 Town of Surfside 2006 Fixed Route Surfside, FL
59 Tri- Counties Regional Center 2008 Paratransit Santa Barbara, CA
60 Village of Bal Harbour 2004 Fixed Route Bal Harbour, FL
61 Village of Palmetto Bay 2006 Fixed Route Palmetto Bay, FL
62 Village of Surfside 2006 Fixed Route Surfside, FL
63 Westside Regional Center 2008 Paratransit Culver City, CA
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TASK 1: STAFFING REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES
Tectrans is proud of the team of individuals leading our operations. All of the Key Personnel proposed for the Seal
Beach Senior Transportations Services are members of our existing operations team, working for our company today
out of our Anaheim Terminal, with a proven track record of success.
PROJECT MANAGER
Tectrans proposes Ms. Diane Slagle as Project Manager for the Seal Beach Senior Transportation Services. To
demonstrate our commitment to the success of the service, we are committing one of our most qualified and
experienced transportation professionals as Project Manager for this important assignment. Diane has succeeded at
every level of transit services, and has established a particularly strong reputation for her commitment to safety and
responsiveness to customers.
Raised in a transportation family, Ms. Diane Slagle is a veteran of the industry and has a keen understanding of all
aspects of transportation service, from overall management to front -line operations. She has been very active in
state and local transportation groups and associations. Ms. Slagle will hold primary responsibility for overall service
delivery and operational quality. She will oversee an experienced and professional management team, and will be
directly responsible to the City for all areas of this service. As Project Manager for this service, Ms. Slagle will
continue to draw on Mr. Larry Slagle, now Chief Operating Officer for Tectrans, for support at the corporate level. Mr.
Slagle will be available to Ms. Slagle and to the City as a direct resource for any necessary corporate support from
Western Transit or from Tectrans.
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Mr. Dom Dang is the Maintenance Manager and is currently responsible for overseeing all of the maintenance
functions for the vehicles that operate the Seal Beach Senior Transportation Services. Mr. Dang has been directly
involved in the maintenance of paratransit and dial -a -ride vehicles in the 24 -years he has been with the company.
Mr. Dang has gained personal experience, and has managed the maintenance function of others in every aspect' of
the maintenance of specialized paratransit vehicles. Mr. Dang is experienced in the maintenance required for all
types of paratransit vehicles ranging from sedans to 30- foot, low floor midsize buses. Mr. Dang is also experienced in
all fuel types and power plants, including gasoline, propane, and diesel. Mr. Dang is thoroughly familiar with the
various components of fleet maintenance including: preventive maintenance inspections, CHP inspections, road call
response procedures, parts management, and fuel procurement.
STAFFING PLAN
The following table presents our complete plan for staffing the Seal Beach Senior Transportation Services, from
project management to front line staffing. The table includes typical job duties and full -time equivalent assignments
for all the categories of staff needed to successfully operate the fixed route and dial -a -ride services. Over time, the
staffing needs of transit services may change due to service changes, operational conditions and funding challenges.
Tectrans management reviews these conditions on a regular basis with our customers, and makes changes to staffing
levels as needed to maintain exemplary customer service as well as efficient and effective transportation operations.
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The Project Manager is responsible for providing transportation
operations with high on -time performance and excellent service to
Project Manager customers. She selects and manages all operations staff, monitors •
Ms. Diane Slagle performance and works aggressively to identify and solve problems.
As a leader of front line staff, she is a real people person and focused
on delivery of excellent service for our customer.
The Maintenance Manager provides supervision of the total vehicle
Maintenance Manager maintenance program, including compliance with our preventative
Mr. Dom Dang maintenance program, regulatory compliance, routine and
specialized vehicle repairs, and quality assurance.
Technicians perform hands on vehicle maintenance and repairs of
taxicab vehicles. Under supervision of the Maintenance Manager
Technicians they perform preventative maintenance inspections, routine repairs,
and larger parts removal and replacement.
Dispatchers track service delivery throughout the day, maintaining
data and voice contact with drivers in the field and assisting them in
Dispatchers providing excellent, on -time customer service. Dispatchers make
adjustments to routes and schedules as needed during the service
day to accommodate changing needs, emergencies and other service
events.
Road Supervisors are specially trained staff that provide direct
• oversight of vehicle operators and dispatch staff. They provide key
first person observations and problem solving in the field that
Supervisor emphasizes the delivery of excellent customer service by vehicle
operators and dispatchers. Common responsibilities include vehicle
operator scheduling, monitoring call center functions, and overseeing
window dispatch operations.
Vehicle Operators are the "face" of Tectrans to our riders. Many
times they are the only person a rider will ever see or talk to
personally. A driver's responsibility is to operate vehicles on pre -
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assigned routes and provide a safe, comfortable and on -time trip to
riders. Their focus is to provide every passenger with a safe and
happy experience.
OPERATORS
VEHICLE OPERATOR RECRUITMENT AND HIRING
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Having successfully worked with more than 100 universities, public agencies, and private companies, Tectrans offers
considerable experience in all key human resources areas:
• Personnel recruitment
• Employment screening and relations
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• Training and refresher training for all employees
• Wage and benefits administration
• Progressive discipline program
• Supervision and management
Under current economic conditions, recruitment and hiring is not the same challenge that it was even two years ago.
While we can attract willing workers more easily than in the past, there still are challenges to overcome especially in
the mobility market where customer service is such a high priority. Tectrans is dedicated to recruiting only the best
employees for the Senior Transportation Service which is why our current Operators have received high praise from
their passengers. To achieve that goal, our recruitment and hiring policies are designed to reduce employee
turnover, a problem that has plagued the transit industry for many years. Our plan is to implement strategies for the
recruitment of qualified employees for the Senior Transportation Service to achieve the lowest possible turnover
rate.
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Avesta CandidateCare Workforce Development Program
The Avesta CandidateCare Workforce Development Program is designed to support the Tectrans Human Resource
effort through a comprehensive recruitment, selection and hiring program. Avesta combines best -in -class
technology, Human Resource process support and collaboration by specialists in the behavioral and industrial
sciences into a standardized format and a standardized scoring system to rate and track applicants. Specifically,
Avesta produces talent management and workforce development solutions through custom materials and
management tools.
The CandidateCare program is designed specifically to assess transportation industry staffing, including drivers,
dispatchers, office staff, and transit supervisors /managers. It begins with a series of assessment tools (hurdles)
designed to screen -out unfit applicants. The individual steps, or hurdles include:
• Customized Career -board and online Applicant Tracking System •
• Organizational and job related on -line Pre - screen surveys (pass /fail knock -out questions)
• User and administrative portals for customized Job -Board postings and status dashboard, online employment
application, pre - employment forms, digital signature technology and metrics /tracking database
• Fully customized and automated candidate status update, selection and rejection e-mails
• Construct valid competency assessments (to be verified through job analysis), measuring validated paratransit
job- specific competencies that include: Adaptability, Compliance, Conscientiousness, Customer Focus, Response
to Stress, Safety Orientation and Teamwork
• Validated paratransit job-specific structured employment interview (with behaviorally- anchored items and online
scoring template)
• Online skills based assessments including; Numerical Ability, Reading Comprehension and the Ability to Follow
Directions
• Hiring and performance metrics management platform
• EEO data collection and reporting
*Avesta CandidateCare is scheduled to be brought online in the second half of 2010
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Equally important to attracting a qualified pool of applicants is making the right hiring decision. Sound decisions rely
on well - defined description of job duties, acceptable hiring standards, selection criteria that identify the best, and a
strict adherence to the process which makes it all work.
Our screening process starts with the basic hiring standards:
• An accurate and valid application
• Minimum, five years of driving experience
• Minimum, 50,000 miles driving experience in the US
• Minimum, 25 years of age
• Successfully pass a U.S. Department of Transportation physical examination.
• Successfully pass a drug and alcohol screen
• Have the ability to obtain the special permits and endorsements
• Possess a Commercial Drivers License
• Have an adequate command of the English language
• 10 Year DMV History
• No record of DUI or DWI
• No felony, narcotics, drug /alcohol, moral turpitude convictions
• No conviction of reckless driving or speed contest
• Background check: satisfactory appraisal from prior employers, at a minimum, or verifiable references from past
three employers, or last five years of employment
ONGOING MONITORING OF CREDENTIALS
Even the most stringent of pre - employment screening measures will be ineffective if they are not monitored on an
ongoing basis. As recognition of that, we enroll all drivers into the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull- Notice
program. In this proactive program, the DMV notifies us immediately of all changes to a commercial driver's record,
and provides an annual update if there is no license activity. In addition, we track driver credentials through routine
standard reporting practices, and verify all driver credentials daily through our window dispatch process, including
drivers license, medical certificate, DMV certificates, and others.
OPERATOR UNIFORMS
All drivers for the Senior Transportation Service will comply with the Tectrans dress code requirements including
proper shoes, shirts, hats and jackets. The typical uniform for a Tectrans driver is a grey shirt with coordinating black
pants. Our focus on customer service requires a neat and clean appearance standard, which is enforced daily by
window dispatchers and spot- checked daily in the field by Road Supervisors. Uniforms are customized to the needs
of every customer and will include branding as desired by the City.
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PERSONNEL POLICIES
Tectrans is fully committed to being the employer of choice for transportation professionals. Company policy
prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, sexual
orientation, veteran status, genetic information or characteristics, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or
any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
We maintain strict compliance with all federal and state employment laws. At a minimum, compliance includes the
following:
• Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Federal Immigration and Nationality Act
• Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
• States Fair Employment Practices Act
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Regulations
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Tectrans and all
affiliated companies, where employment is based upon merit. We want to have the best available persons in every
job. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and
hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities,
Tectrans makes reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified
individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship would result. Any applicant or
employee who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the
Human Resources department and request such an accommodation. The individual with the disability should specify
what accommodation he or she needs to perform the job. Tectrans staff will conduct an investigation to identify the
barriers that make it difficult for the applicant or employee to have an equal opportunity to perform his or her job,
and will identify possible accommodations, if any, that will help eliminate the limitation. If the accommodation is
reasonable and will not impose an undue hardship, Tectrans will make the accommodation.
Harassment Policy
Tectrans is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each
individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and
prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, Tectrans expects that all relationships among
persons in the workplace be business -like and free of bias, prejudice, and unlawful harassment.
Our company stands firm on the belief that everyone employed provides value to our business and will always be a
key factor in our success as an organization. To that end, we have adopted an Open Door Policy in order to further
demonstrate the value we place on our staff. This means that every Manager's door is open to every employee. The
purpose of the Open Door Policy is to encourage open communication, feedback, and discussion about any matter of
importance to our employees. The Company's open door policy means that employees are free to talk with any
Manager at any time.
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Each member of management is responsible for creating an atmosphere free of discrimination. Further, employees
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The Employee Handbook applies to all employees of the Tectrans family of 'iy'``*�? •
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front line staff.
The Employee Handbook covers all basic employment information, and
describes our universal policies and practices. The handbook is designed to provide our employees with information
about the policies and the benefits of our organization. In addition to these standard policies, the handbook is
customized for each terminal operation to reflect the specific individual operating conditions of the terminal,
including adherence to union requirements and collective bargaining agreements, physical conditions of each
terminal, and the operational needs of the clients we serve.
While the complete Employee Handbook is provided for your review in the Appendix at the end of this proposal, the
handbook covers the following important policies and procedures:
• Employment • Time Off
• At -Will Employment • Paid Time Off
• Equal Employment Opportunity • Holidays
• Eligibility Requirements • Bereavement Leave
• Background Checks • Jury Duty
• Human Resources Records • Military Leave
• Compensation • Religious Observances
• Pay Schedules • Family Medical Leave
• Work Week Definition • Pregnancy Leave
• Overtime /Non- Exempt Status • CA State Disability Insurance
• Transfers and Promotions • Paid Family Leave
• Hours of Work • Leave of Absence
• Attendance and Punctuality • School Leave
• Hours • Time off for Victims
• Meal and Rest Periods • Lactation Accommodation
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• Medical Benefits • Solicitation and distribution
• Dental Benefits • Smoke Free /Tobacco Free
• Changes to Benefits • Substance Abuse
• Worker's Compensation • Safety Policy
• On- The -Job Policies • Injuries
• Business Ethics • Accidents
• Professional Conduct • Emergencies
• Quality Statement • Security Policies
• Open Door • Guests and Visitors
• Bullying • Children and Pets
• Nepotism • Company Property
• Non - Discrimination • Theft and Vandalism
• Anti - Harassment • Investigations and Searches
• Attendance • Emergency /Crisis Communications
• Dress Code • Facilities Policy
• Personal Appearance • Clean Workplace
• Hygiene • Work Areas
• Employee Conduct • Financial Policy
• Corrective Action • Travel and Expenses
• Job Abandonment • Training and Seminars
• Violence in the Workplace • Leaving the Company
• Weapons in the Workplace • Resignation /Termination Procedures
• Confidential information • Post Separation Procedures
• Use of Computers and Equipment • Reduction in Force
• Email and Internet Use
• Voice Mail Use
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The table below presents our plan for the wages and benefits provided to our staff operating the Senior
Transportation Service. Wages and benefits are adjusted over time to reflect changes in market conditions,
individual performance and contract conditions.
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Technicians ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Dispatchers ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Supervisor ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Vehicle Operators ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
REMOVAL OF OPERATORS
Any operator receiving three or more valid customer complaints within a rolling 3 -day period will be subject to a
thirty (30) day probation period. •
Tectrans understands the City will notify us, in writing, of any operator determined unsuitable. Within ten days of
receipt of such notice, we shall, at our sole discretion, either propose to replace the operator or present to the City a
plan for correcting the operator's performance deficiencies. If either the City rejects the plan or the operator's
performance deficiencies are not corrected to the City's satisfaction within the 3"' -day plan period, we shall
immediately replace the operator.
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK POLICY AND PROCEDURES
We believe that first impressions are paramount. We use written customer feedback surveys, comment cards
onboard vehicles, email, and web -based feedback as typical methods to gather information regarding the driver's
behavior, his or her driving, and the condition of the bus. This process is used by our Project Managers and our senior
management team to routinely monitor driver performance and track our service delivery.
In addition, we conduct scientifically sound, random sample surveys of riders to gain additional insight on our shuttle
service in general, and our customer service delivery in particular. One of our Tectrans family companies provides
contracted call center and customer contact center services to private businesses. Located in Los Angeles, our
customer contact center staff has the capability and experience to conduct truly random sample, telephone -based
survey interviews of riders to gather scientifically valid results for use in the management and evaluation of our
services. With annual comprehensive surveys developed in partnership with City staff, we can provide critical service
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this value -added service to the City as needed.
We pride ourselves on our exemplary record of quality customer service and continue to focus on this aspect of our
business. All customer complaints will be promptly investigated and followed -up on by your Project Manager. Each
complaint is entered into our Customer Feedback database to permit monitoring of customer comments, and to
detect any trends in customer comments related to overall service or a particular driver. Our policy is for all
complaints to be investigated and a preliminary response communicated to the individual making the complaint
within 24 hours. This also includes response to City staff as well. The investigation and follow -up will result in
resolving the customer's complaint, and hopefully, continued use of our bus service.
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK OPTIONS
Our policy is to provide customers with as many opportunities and methods as possible to give us their feedback.
Typical methods that will be used for the Senior Transportation Service include:
• Customer comments via telephone
• Customer comment cards onboard vehicles
• Customer comments via email
• Written customer feedback surveys
• Telephone customer feedback surveys
CUSTOMER SERVICE RECOGNITION •
A key element of our Customer Feedback Policy includes recognition of drivers and staff who provide superior
customer service. We use a driver incentive program which recognizes those drivers with outstanding driving
records, positive customer comments, and exemplary conduct.
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TRAINING PROGRAMS
Our philosophy is that driver training is the key to safe, dependable vehicle operations. _CC i BANS rti
Expert drivers who follow all procedures in detail will ensure that buses operate on time
and are dependable for our customers.
DRIVER TRAINING
PROGRAM
DRIVER TRAINING
Our basic training course is 80 hours in length, including 40 hours of classroom learning
and related testing, as well as behind - the -wheel learning, evaluation and testing. During
these 80 hours, the successful applicant receives CPR and First Aid certifications and +t'
contract - specific training.
Day One
Training begins with Company Safety Policy. Our policy teaches the applicant the three priorities of service; Safety as
number one, then Customer Satisfaction, and finally Efficiency. In any situation, decisions are made using these
priorities in order. Day One training continues with Wage and Hour laws, ADA law, Hazard Communication, Drug and
Alcohol and other company and legal policy.
Day Two
Focuses on customer service techniques and guidelines for assistance. Candidates learn to identify and use various
communication techniques, and how to best communicate effectively with the public. Our focus is on providing safe
and friendly transportation. This includes communicating with those with communication impairments.
Day Three
Teaches the applicant how to transport those with special needs. Applicants learn how to safely load and unload
wheelchairs, properly secure individuals in numerous wheelchairs, scooters, and with different tie -down devices.
During this day we also teach drivers they are not the transit police and that fare disputes and other non - threatening
rule violations are to be reported to management rather than result in confrontation.
Day Four
Is the first half of Classroom Defensive Driving Instruction. This critical course teaches the applicant how to recognize
and avoid situations where the other driver is not paying attention. We teach that any incident, no matter how small,
puts the passenger, themselves, and the general public at risk. Day four continues teaching map reading skills and
navigating route sheets. Drivers who are aware of where they are and where they are going are more likely to pay
attention to the road and are safer operators.
Day Five
Sees completion of the Defensive Driving Course and how to handle different on -board emergencies including
passenger needs, weather concerns, accidents both involving our equipment and not.
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inspections, proper radio operation, fueling, fare collection, and post trip procedures.
Additionally drivers learn our company standard of 100% on -time performance and how to
achieve it in a safe manner.
u "-.,s; Our entire course is supplemented with video, charts, illustrations and twice -daily review
° a tests to insure and reinforce the applicant's knowledge. In addition to the basic program,
training in advanced topics and specialized certifications are also completed by our training
.Co staff on an as needed basis. Specific training or permit certification items such as General
Public Paratransit Vehicle (GPPV), Vehicle for Developmentally Disabled (VDDP), air brake
certification, School Pupil Activity Bus (SPAR), etc are provided as needed or as required by
• the contracted service.
CONTINUOUS TRAINING
Tectrans provides this training through mandatory safety meetings held each month. Safety meetings are our
opportunity to provide new information, the latest safety techniques, and additional training on company policies to
our drivers. Above and beyond this monthly safety training, all Tectrans companies receive weekly safety messages
as reminders from our national safety director, with timely topics. Each weekly message is delivered in both English
and Spanish to ensure that the messages are readily understood by all of our drivers.
Drivers are evaluated on a regular basis. Those drivers that fall below expectations are re- trained and re- evaluated
for job suitability. For example, a driver who has an accident will receive re- training. This training is tailored to the
specific employee's need such as defensive driving methods, map reading, or using proper radio etiquette.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Tectrans and our family of companies have extensive experience providing fixed -route transit and dial -a -ride services
to the public. As a professional and experienced operator, we know the importance of maintaining our qualifications
and legal ability to operate within the State of California. We also know the many benefits of maintaining strict
regulatory, safety, and legal compliance. Western Transit Systems is an authorized Motor Carrier with the California
Highway Patrol. In addition, we maintain California Public Utilities Commission authorization to provide contracted
busing services for the public. We are also a registered participant in the Department of Motor Vehicles Pull Notice
Program.
As a fully qualified transportation provider, Tectrans maintains complete compliance with all regulatory agencies and
regulations affecting our operations. From initial driver recruitment, through to delivery of services to our riders, we
make sure that our operations not only comply with, but exceed, acceptable legal standards. This includes
compliance with at least the following standards and regulations:
• California Highway Patrol (CHP)
• Motor Carrier Regulations
• Public Utilities Commission (PUC)
• Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
• Pull Notice Program
• Employer Testing Program (ETP)
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• Vehicle for Developmentally Disabled Person (VDDP) Certification
• Department of Justice
• LiveScan Background Checks
• California Air Resources Board (CARB)
• Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
• Federal Department of Transportation (DOT)
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
• National Transit Database (NTD)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
• Industrial Welfare Commission
• Wage Orders and work rules
• National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
• Collective Bargaining Agreements and Labor Relations
• OSHA and CaIOSHA .
• Injury and illness Prevention Program (IILP)
• Red Cross First Aid and CPR
• EPA and CaIEPA
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention (SWPP)
• Federal Contracting Requirements
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Local fire, safety, building and environmental requirements)
Compliance with the many regulatory agencies and regulations that apply to the commercial transportation industry
requires constant attention and dedication form our local and corporate staff. Tectrans supports our local
transportation operations, supervisors and managers with direct assistance from our corporate and regional offices.
We maintain an extensive Human Resources staff and compliance program under direction of Pat Gaudin, our Senior
Vice President of Human Resources. In addition, Jorge Flores, our Director Safety and Regulatory Compliance
supports field locations with direct assistance completing common documentation and implementation of standard
programs and policies. Likewise, Todd Baker, our Director of Recruiting and Training, ensures that all local staff have
the most current and effective resources for driver recruitment, qualification and training.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING
Tectrans is fully committed to providing consistently safe and high quality service by ensuring a drug and alcohol free
workplace. The use of drugs and /or alcohol represents a serious threat to the safety of transportation services. As
part of our dedication to safety, Tectrans maintains and enforces an aggressive drug and alcohol testing program.
Provided for your review in the Appendix, our policy is in compliance with the Omnibus Transportation Employee
Testing Act of 1991, the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Regulations (49 CFR Parts 40 and 655). These regulations require that drug and alcohol testing be performed on all
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employees who perform safety- sensitive functions and the regulations protect both the employee and the integrity
of the drug and alcohol testing process, while safeguarding the validity of test results, and ensuring that results are
attributed to the correct employee.
Any applicant with a positive pre - employment drug test, or who refuses to test, is considered ineligible for
employment with any Tectrans company. Our comprehensive program covers not only pre - employment screening as
mandated by FTA regulations, but also includes testing at random, post- accident, return to duty, and reasonable
suspicion conditions. Our Substance Abuse Policy covers the following critical elements:
• Covered Employees
• All Safety Sensitive Positions
• Prohibited Conduct
• Alcohol Use
• Drugs Use
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• Pre - Employment
• Reasonable Suspicion
• Post - Accident
• Random
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• Returning to Work Procedures
• Medical Review Officer
• Substance Abuse Professional
• Lab Testing
• Consequences
• Training
• Retention of Records
• Access to Records •
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• Designated Employer Representative
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Tectrans is in compliance with all California OSHA requirements. An Injury and Illness Prevention Program: Safety and
Health Program is in place. All workers, including managers and supervisors, are responsible tor complying with safe
and healthful work practices. Our system of ensuring that all workers comply with these practices includes:
• Providing safety information to our workers
• Evaluating the safety performance of our workers
• Recognizing employees who perform safe and healthful work practices
• Providing training to workers whose safety performance is deficient
• Disciplining workers for failure to comply with safe and healthful work practices.
Our communications system encourages all workers to inform their managers and supervisors about workplace
hazards without fear of reprisal. Our communication system includes new worker orientation, training programs,
safety meetings and a system for workers to anonymously inform management about workplace hazards.
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TASK 3: RESERVATIONS, SCHEDULING, AND DISPATCH .
The City of Seal Beach Senior Transportation Services will utilize
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Tectrans'multi -line telephone system. Reservations and j4YLl, ' L !• ,
dispatching assistance are available to passengers phoning in, in ;f� � ' F , 5kr
both English and Spanish. Trip reservations would be accepted 4 , "� . _ • , (4' ' ="'
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Friday for the following day up to one week in advance on a first i t $ $ . s • come, first serve basis. Same day calls could be accepted if space ' i t!� a 4 _ 4
is available or in the event of a cancellation. Cancellations made . fi r.4 *,,,,,, E," Y '`'_'" — , `'
over the weekend, utilizing the voicemail system, will be �t
processed immediately upon start of operations the following
Monday to ensure there is no unnecessary no -show activity.
The Coordinator will monitor driver check -in, assign vehicles and routes, respond to emergencies, communicate with
maintenance to insure sufficient vehicle status, document daily operating status and incidents, and oversee driver
check -out at the end of each shift.
Scheduling /Dispatching
A computerized scheduling and dispatch system is currently utilized for the Senior Transportation Services. This
highly effective system allows trip requests to be entered into the system and then to be scheduled into the most
efficient route. This system allows the company to identify the appropriate run for an individual passenger and to
provide a confirmed arrival time, within established parameter. In addition, it allows for comprehensive reporting
and analysis.
Any trip changes made after the route has begun will be communicated by Nextel handsets. The Nextel Direct
Connect, push to talk, walkie - talkie feature will be the primary method for communication between driver,
dispatcher, and supervisors.
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SERVICE SCHEDULES
Tectrans (as Western Transit Systems) has over 8 years of experience working with the city to structure vehicle
deployment schedules that accomplish the desired goals of not only the City and Tectrans, but also the ridership. This
success is attributable to the combined efforts of a well trained operator force, a service savvy dispatch crew,
managers, supervisors, and city staff who are in -tune to the overall goals of the service and are dedicated to making
it a continued success.
DRIVER TRIP. SHEETS AND MILEAGE
Drivers will utilize daily trip sheets to capture all of the raw data for the service. The trip sheets will be used to record
the hours and. miles of operation, number of passengers transported, pickup and drop -off time, and revenue
collected.
VEHICLES
Tectrans proposes to operate the Seal Beach Senior Transportation Service using one dedicated vehicle with an
additional vehicle added as determined by the city..
BACK - UP AND OVERFLOW SERVICE
The proposed coverage may be supplemented with additional vans or sedans if service demands increase.
VEHICLE STORAGE
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We understand that the City will monitor the performance of the Senior Transportation Services to ensure that
standards, agreed to by both Tectrans and the City to be fair and appropriate, are being met. However, it is the goal
of the company to continue providing the highest quality customer service and trip efficiency.
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DISPATCH LOG
Our dispatch staff will create and maintain a Dispatch Log for each day that Transportation services are operated
which records the basic services provided on that day and, particularly, any and all accidents, incidents, road calls and
other unforeseen events which occur including any response taken.
We shall provide the City's Project Manager with an electronic copy of all Dispatch Logs for the previous month in a
format compatible with the City's software
ACCIDENT REPORTING AND FOLLOW UP
All accidents will be recorded on the Dispatch Log and will be responded to by a Supervisor or other member of
management. The Safety and Training Department will thoroughly investigate all accidents including any appropriate
documentation of the accident. A copy of the company's accident report is included in the Appendix. All accidents
and incidents will be communicated to the City within 24 hours of occurrence and any accidents of serious nature will
be communicated to the City immediately.
DAILY AND MONTHLY OPERATIONS REPORTING
Monthly, weekly, and daily management reports will be prepared, reviewed and submitted by your Project Manager,
Diane Slagle. Each report will be reviewed to ensure completeness, accuracy, ease of data collection and, if possible,
will be submitted electronically. Reporting will include basic standard reports currently in use by the City today as
well as any additional reports that Tectrans and City staff determine are necessary to enhance the transportation
services.
Daily Incident Reports, Monthly Incident Reports, Overall Safety Compliance Reports, and other operational
measurement reports will be developed and customized in keeping with accepted transit industry standards and City
requests. All reported incidents which are of an emergency nature or considered a media -worthy event, shall receive
elevated attention and response from our staff. These incidents will be pre- defined and recognized for immediate
notification via an emergency distribution list, with specific responsibilities for follow -up and communication, to
ensure the correct action is taken during the critical moments of such an event, and to ensure that all parties
understand the nature of the event and response.
REPORTING
Our staff will conduct on -board data collection for demand response services, in order to compile statistically valid
passenger -mile data. In addition, our staff will coordinate our reporting efforts with City staff to ensure compliance
with changed, updated, or revised reporting requirements.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR (KPI) REPORTING
Tectrans maintains a standard Policy and Procedure for all of our transportation operations that includes collection
and reporting of standard operating statistics. These reports are used for our internal reporting and service
monitoring tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and these reports are provided to our customers as a direct
report and back -up documentation for the customer invoice. These Microsoft Excel -based reports contain the KPI
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standards our management and staff use to track performance, and are customized for each contacted service to
reflect the needs of the particular customer, service type, geographic area, or ridership needs.
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ACCOUNTING
Tectrans will maintain separate project costing records for its operation of the City of Seal Beach Senior
Transportation Services which will facilitate review upon request by the City of Seal Beach.
INVOICES AND BILLING
Tectrans shall prepare and submit an invoice at the conclusion of each month for all services operated during the
month. The invoice will be submitted to the City by the 10th calendar day of the month. In addition the monthly
operating information reports will be submitted with the invoice.
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TASK 7: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Tectrans has all the tools, equipment and shop facilities to provide maintenance for the vehicles assigned to the Seal
Beach Senior Transportation Services at our Anaheim facility located at 1619 E. Lincoln Avenue.
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Tectrans will provide scheduled preventive maintenance inspections (PM), remedial repairs, parts inventory
acquisition and management, and other associated fleet services as required to ensure the effective and economical
operation of the City's vehicles. We will furnish necessary supervision, labor, parts, supplies and sub - contracted work
required to maintain the fleet in a state -of- repair. This includes standard shop equipment, vehicle lifts, parts
inventory, vehicle lifts, special vehicle specific tools, manuals, and training. All work will be done in -house with the
exception of body work, engine or transmission rebuilds, front end alignments, and warranty work. These outside
repair items are performed by Tectrans - established vendors, and coordinated by our maintenance staff.
MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL AND TRAINING
At our Anaheim facility, Tectrans has more than 10
Technicians providing exceptional vehicle maintenance ^
services. We employ A, B, and C qualified Technicians, always : ,
with an eye to training the less skilled employee up to an'A
classification. The difference between Tectrans and our ) !
competition is our people. We see our maintenance staff as a
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training and growth. We have developed an extensive;`?;
training program for our technicians, service workers, parts
clerks and supervisors.
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Tectrans' philosophy is to pinpoint the training needs of the
individual and avoid the "shotgun" approach to training. We do not train every Technician in every area, but deliver
only the training that each technician needs will use. We have formed strategic alliances with our national and
local vendors to provided specialized training on specific vehicle components and systems. The vendors we work with
regularly to train our Technicians include: AC- Delco, Allison Transmission, Bendix, Carrier, Caterpillar, Cummins, Ford,
GMC, Navistar and Thermo King.
Each Technician is given the opportunity to participate in planned, regional and national training seminars conducted
by various equipment and vehicle manufacturers. This opportunity is offered as an additional incentive to enhance
knowledge, reduce turnover, and provide for a greater knowledge base for the service needs of the Senior
Transportation Services vehicles.
In addition to the on -site Technicians and supervision, the Regional Maintenance Manager for Tectrans, Mr. Daniel
Moreno, provides support and management oversight to identify areas for improvement and implement best
practices across our company operating locations. He will ensure that our vehicle maintenance staff uses a well
organized and well implemented preventive maintenance program which maximizes vehicle revenue time, and
minimizes any service disruption such as road calls or missed pull outs.
PRE -TRIP INSPECTION
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The Preventive Maintenance inspection is only one part of our preventive maintenance system. Drivers are also
responsible to perform vehicle inspections before and after the end of each shift, a process called the Daily Vehicle
Inspection (DVI). Beyond a routine safety inspection, this checklist is designed to spot maintenance needs early, and
address them before they become major repairs. Before the start of each revenue service shift, the driver completes
a full walk around exterior and interior vehicle inspection. Items checked include all safety equipment, road worthy
features, and driver and passenger convenience equipment. Any defects are noted for future repair, while any road
worthy or safety equipment defects result in a Red Tag status for the vehicle, and are scheduled for immediate '
repair, before the vehicle can leave the yard. We have included a sample inspection checklist at the end of this
section.
VEHICLE CLEANING
Vehicle appearance is a top priority for our staff. Seal Beach Senior Transportation riders deserve the highest quality
passenger experience possible, and a clean, presentable vehicle plays a large role in that experience. Vehicle
operators and maintenance technicians play key roles in ensuring that riders are transported in clean, comfortable,
and safe vehicles. Cleanliness and vehicle appearance is a part of the Vehicle Operator's pre -trip inspection as well as
a part of each technician's PM inspection. Vehicle cleanliness is a key customer service indicator and Tectrans'
management team often performs unannounced spot inspections to ensure compliance with our vehicle appearance
policy.
All bus exteriors are thoroughly washed every week utilizing a washing subcontractor, and more often as necessary.
This environmentally sound practice reduces water run -off, and all wash water is collected for proper treatment and
disposal by the washing vendor. Vehicle interiors are cleaned daily at the end of each shift, and checked as part of
the following day's pre -trip inspection. The daily cleaning includes but is not limited to the following:
• Cleaning the inside of all windows, removing all dust, fingerprints and head prints.
• Removing all dust from seats, dashboards, wheel wells, rails, ledges.
• Sweeping all floor areas; mop all liquid spills.
• Ensuring bus is free of all paper, gum and debris, etc.
• Repairing damaged seats.
• Daily removal /repair of graffiti.
In addition the vehicles will receive a major cleaning a minimum of once every 30 days. This cleaning will include:
• Cleaning the ceiling, sidewalls, windows, ledges and dash.
• Cleaning and disinfecting all seats.
• Mopping the floor; removing all gum and applying a light coat of nonskid wax, after stripping old wax from the
floor.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE /MAINTENANCE REPAIR PROCEDURES
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MAINTENANCE INFORMATION SOFTWARE
Tectrans uses CollectiveFleet Pro, Version 5.1 for comprehensive CtIIeCtiVe f)ata L4 °
maintenance management and fleet data collection and reporting. This M1bA[enanc.lAanagemam Software — �?
complete vehicle maintenance software package is customized to our
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operational needs and gives our local fleet managers the tools needed to get the job done right the first time. With
CollectiveFleet Pro, our maintenance staff is able to create and track not only work orders, but sub -work orders,
create and use multi -level equipment listings, track parts inventory usage, create purchase orders, track fuel usage
and much more. This powerful and easy to use shop management software program features a unique desktop
design concept that gives us the power to track multi department maintenance needs. CollectiveFleet Pro gives our
Maintenance Mangers, Terminal Managers, and corporate management, access to all vehicle and maintenance data,
companywide, through easy web -based access, making trend analysis and reporting of KPIs part of our daily practice.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION PROGRAM
Preventive maintenance is the foundation for implementing the proper maintenance of shuttle buses. The PM
process is designed to protect the capital investment in the fleet, ensure fleet availability, and maintain safe
operating conditions. First and foremost in planning all maintenance activities is the availability of vehicles to meet
shuttle route requirements. In particular, Tectrans performs the majority of PM inspections when there is the least
impact to operations. Our goal is to have vehicles in- service during peak hours of operation.
Of equal importance is the currency of preventive maintenance inspections. Tectrans continues to schedule and
follow -up on all PMs in order to maintain 100% currency. Tectrans performs routine repairs, such as tire changes,
brake repairs, and filter and oil changes when vehicles are brought in for scheduled PMs. Safety repairs and quick fix
repairs are treated as shop priorities. Scheduled repairs are booked according to shop capacity and technician
availability. Tectrans' online maintenance system CollectiveData generates a PM schedule 30 days in advance of the
PM due date. And because it's automated, a vehicle cannot be overlooked or missed in the PM schedule cycle. A
schedule of PMs due within the next 30 -day period is generated automatically on the 15th day of the preceding
month.
The goal of every PM Inspection is to prepare the bus for uninterrupted service between scheduled maintenance
inspections. This goal encourages Technicians to replace suspect parts during the PM and not wait until part failure.
- P Work orders, PM Reports, and our Maintenance Management System are
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_ f files. The most important document in a vehicle file is the "summary d.
4�, , card ". This line by line summary shows repair history, identifies items that
have been repaired multiple times, indicates if a part or repair should be
, covered by manufacturer's warranty, and quickly gives a Technician the
4 overall repair history of the vehicle.
PM checklists are used by Tectrans technicians to perform preventive
maintenance inspections. This process ensures that the technician
analyzes every component every time and that all PMs include a comprehensive safety check of the vehicle. Tectrans
allows a tolerance level of plus or minus 500 miles between PM inspections, using a 6,000 -mile interval. Any miles
above or below the threshold are taken into consideration when scheduling the next PM, thus assuring that no PMs
are missed or fall out of range.
AIR-CONDITIONING PM PROGRAM
Preventive maintenance for air - conditioning is performed at. regular PM Inspection intervals in accordance with the
preventive maintenance recommendations of the manufacturer of the air conditioning system. Then, before peak air
conditioning season each year, the entire system is checked and cleaned to ensure optimum performance of the
system. The regular schedule includes specific checks monthly, quarterly and annually.
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Air- conditioning repairs are made in accordance with environmental regulations as outlined in the Clean Air Act of
1990 including, but not limited to, the use of certified Technicians, an approved refrigerant recovery system, and the
tracking of refrigerant used for each repair.
WHEELCHAIR LIFT PM PROGRAM
Using our comprehensive wheelchair lift PM program, at each PM Inspection Technicians lube the lift and perform a
comprehensive inspection of the lift. The Technician looks for structural deficiencies and hydraulic leaks. In addition,
operation of the platform, sensors, barrier, and controls are checked along with the condition of the wheelchair
securement devices. A specific lift /ramp inspection schedule and PM checklist is used to document lift maintenance.
Most importantly, all lifts will be cycled by the operator before each operator shift begins service. Operators report
all lift malfunctions to supervisors. Vehicles with inoperable lifts are not placed into revenue service, and are
scheduled for.immediate repair.
GENERAL REPAIR SERVICES
In addition to the PM program, our total maintenance program includes all other general repair work. All repairs are
performed in a manner consistent with industry standards.
Tectrans will perform the following vehicle maintenance and repair activities, including:
• Plan and schedule all maintenance actions to ensure minimum vehicle downtime,
• Diagnose maintenance and repair needs,
• Perform required maintenance and repair,
• Ensure that maintenance and repair actions are performed in a safe, reliable, and cost- effective manner
• Accomplish maintenance and repair actions with maximum productivity and quality of work.
VEHICLE REPAIR & COMPONENT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Our maintenance department operates weekdays with regular, off -shift and weekend shifts as needed. We maintain
positive relations with area parts vendors and ensure good availability of parts. Our goal is a one day turn - around on
emergency or unscheduled vehicle repairs. With our dedicated staff of Technicians you can be assured your vehicles
will get back on the road soon after a repair is needed.
Tectrans will track parts usage, repair and replacement, and recommend adjustments to the schedules as warranted.
We will supply all parts required to maintain the shuttle vehicles. Tectrans uses OEM or other approved parts for all
repairs. Tectrans has preferred national account parts purchasing programs based on our purchasing volume. This
fleet purchasing power will be used to your benefit. Tectrans will procure, stock, and furnish all parts, materials,
supplies, and fluids required for the operation and maintenance of the vehicles. Tectrans management practice is to
reduce parts inventory to a minimum level required for preventive and routine maintenance, and to rely on a
National Accounts Parts Program for daily delivery of parts for breakdown items.
ROAD CALL PROCEDURES AND INCIDENTS
If vehicles breakdown on route, are involved in an accident, or have any other emergency, Tectrans is committed to
quickly restoring passenger bus service. Our company policy is to immediately send a Supervisor to the scene with a
replacement vehicle to take over passenger operations on the route. Typically, the original driver resumes revenue
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vehicle. Our commitment is to restore transit services as quickly as possible, usually within 20 minutes.
This swift reaction is possible because of our close proximity to the Seal Beach area, our constant real -time
communication with drivers on route, and the large fleet of similar vehicles in operation throughout neighboring
Southern California. These factors enhance our ability to provide high quality customer service and fast and efficient
emergency response which no other local operator can match. In many cases we prefer to tow in vehicles that
breakdown on route instead of sending a Technician for possible repair. We use this best practice in order to
maintain efficiency in our maintenance shop, while Technicians can continue preventive maintenance inspections as
scheduled in the shop.
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EXHIBIT "F" - Price Proposal
COST CATEGORY PERIOD 1 PERIOD 2 PERIOD 3
(09101/10 - 06!30111) (7nn1- 6130)12) (1(1/12-6130/13)
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
1. Management Wages - - -
2. Fringe Benefits - - -
3. Worker's Compensation - - -
4. Liability Insurance 3,506 4,350 4,437
5. Other (Use Additional Sheets) - - -
OPERATING COSTS
6. Supervisor Wages - - -
7. Driver Wages 24,729 30,523 31,134
8. Dispatcher Wages 8,892 11,085 11,307
9. Fringe Benefits 8,979 11,483 11,712
10. Uniforms 326 402 410
11. Training 257 321 327
12. Licenses - - -
13. Other (Use Additional Sheets) - - -
MAINTENANCE COSTS
14. Mechanic Wages 12,449 15,520 15,830
15. Mechanic Fringes 2,489 3,095 3,157
16. Training - - -
17. Parts /Supplies/Tires 7,161 8,944 9,123
18. Shop Materials - - -
19. Building /Shop Maintenance - - -
20. Towing - - -
21. Other (Use Additional Sheets) - - -
OTHER EXPENSES
22. Start-Up Costs - - -
23. City and Other Fees or Taxes - - -
24. Capital Costs - Specify - - -
25. Other Costs - Fuel 9,677 12,064 12,305
26. Utilities 1,227 1,530 1,561
27. Overhead 2,039 2,541 2,592
28. Profit 8,726 3,675 1,635
29. Total Costs (Sum of Numbers 1 through 28) $ 90,457 $ 105,532 $ 105,529
30. Vehicle Service Hours (Estimated) 1,800 2,100 2,100
31. Hourly Rate ( #29 divided by # 30) Annual increases will $ 50.25 $ 50.25 $ 5025
not exceed regional CPI or 2 %. whichever is lowest, in these or future years.
ADDITIONAL HOURLY RATES
31. Sedan/Taxi (per -trip rate) $ 18.00 $ 18.00 $ 18.00
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