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Replacement Modems for Fixed Route
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DESCRIPTION: Award a contract to RCN Communications LLC for the purchase of replacement modems. |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☒ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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To authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a contract to RCN Communications LLC for the acquisition to replace cellular modems for use on the Fixed Route vehicles in an amount not exceeding $118,741.80.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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The currently installed cellular modems are out of warranty and are no longer supported under the existing maintenance agreement. The agency is working to replace and update all the modems on our fixed route fleet. The replacement will update and bring our modems in line with similar equipment and interfaces to that of our streetcar and paratransit fleet. To address this, a new vendor is being sought to supply replacement equipment recommended by the ITS partner, CleverDevices. This replacement is already in use on the ferry system and the most recent bus deliveries, ensuring consistency and compatibility across the fleet.
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DISCUSSION:
RCN Communications LLC is the successful bidder that can properly provide the equipment required for the replacement modems.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for this purchase order will be provided through local funds account code 01-0000-00-1519-000-00-03-00000-00000 in the amount not exceeding $118,741.80
NEXT STEPS:
Upon RTA Board approval, staff will issue a purchase order to RCN Communications LLC and initiate the purchase of the replacement modems.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Board Resolution
2. Procurement Summary IFB 2026-006
3. Solicitation Approval Routing
4. ICE Summary
Prepared By: Elliott Amsbaugh
Title: Fleet Technology Manager
Reviewed By: Ryan Moser
Title: Chief Asset Management Officer
Reviewed By: Gizele Banks
Title: Chief Financial Officer
4/20/2026
Lona Edwards Hankins Date
Chief Executive Officer