Access services participates in the calact/mbta purchasing cooperative a joint purchasing program administered by the california association for coordinated transportation (calact) in partnership with…

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Access Services $918,600 on June 29, 2026, under the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 20.513), a Formula Grant to procure replacement ADA-accessible vehicles for paratransit service.

Access Services, the Consolidated Transportation Service Agency for Los Angeles County based in El Monte, California, will use the funds to acquire replacement paratransit and accessible fleet units through the CALACT/MBTA Purchasing Cooperative, a joint procurement program administered by the California Association for Coordinated Transportation in partnership with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. This cooperative streamlines vehicle acquisition for transit agencies and human service transportation providers while ensuring compliance with Federal Transit Administration procurement requirements, including full and open competition and Buy America provisions.

The replacement vehicles are expected to deliver improved reliability, lower maintenance costs, better fuel economy, enhanced performance, and upgraded safety features. Seniors and individuals with disabilities in Los Angeles County are the intended beneficiaries. The award period runs through December 31, 2026, with performance occurring in California. No subrecipients are involved in this award.

Activities

Procure replacement ADA accessible vehicles

Expected outcomes

Replacement vehicles will be reliable have lower maintenance costs (if any) better gas mileage better performance with enhanced safety features.

Intended beneficiaries

Seniors and individuals with disabilities