Specifications include, but are not limited to: CONTRACTOR shall provide all the necessary management, technical and operating SERVICES for the operation of fixed route transit SERVICES as specified by the CITY. CONTRACTOR shall assist and cooperate with the CITY in meeting the objectives of providing quality transportation SERVICES. CONTRACTOR shall perform close liaison activities, coordination, and cooperation with CITY on matters related to operations, monitoring, reporting and service performance measurements. CONTRACTOR shall furnish all equipment and SERVICES required in the operation and management of the fixed route transit service, unless specifically identified to be contributed by the CITY. The fixed route service shall be operated in strict accordance with the established operating days and hours or any revisions thereto. The actual number of fixed route revenue service hours may vary over the term of the CONTRACT and it is necessary for the CONTRACTOR and the CITY to utilize a CITY approved “Sliding Cost Matrix”. The sliding cost matrix would account for a 10% +/- change in service. The CONTRACTOR’S past experience should be used to determine various thresholds in the volume of service and how these costs will decrease or increase the contract rates that must be approved by the CITY. The actual service may increase or decrease over the term of the CONTRACT, depending on demand for service and the CITY budget. During operation of any bus, drivers shall have an accurate time piece available at all times, set each day to conform to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO). Drivers will be required to operate the wheelchair ramp and assist in securing wheelchairs and scooters. CONTRACTOR will place marketing material and advertisements on board the buses in coordination with the CITY staff and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. CONTRACTOR is responsible for payment of fuel for all service vehicles. It is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to post service disruption signs on effected bus stops when appropriate – utilizing necessary details to inform the public of such disruptions. CITY will provide as much notice as possible and expect the CONTRACTOR to post such sign notices within twenty-four hours of notification of disruption in service.
