The grant will fund a microtransit pilot program in the biddeford saco old orchard beach area
Ended Formula Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- ME2024004
- Recipient
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Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit UEI RNEQWW3M9J17
- Awarding agency
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Federal Transit Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $316,800
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants
- Completion date
- Funding
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- $264,000.00 Federal
- $52,800.00 Non-federal
- Place of performance
- Maine, USA
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Description
- Activities
- This project is focused on the resources necessary to acquire two ADA compliant passenger vans or cutaway buses the professional services needed to finalize design and implement a microtransit service the funds to provide for necessary bsoob transit staff development and licensing to allow the pilot program a two-year window to evaluate viability.bsoob transit will purchase two ADA compliant buy america compliant light duty passenger vans or cutaway buses which will be procured via an invitation for bid (IFB) competitive procurement process. The useful life of these vehicles will be determined upon completion of procurement award either 8 years for a van or 10 years for a cutaway bus. These vehicles will feature either a wheelchair lift or ramp have a wheelbase between 138-157 and be powered by a diesel or gasoline engine. Upon disposition of these vehicles bsoob will follow the disposition requirements for these vehicles as outlined in circular 5010.bsoob transit will award a software and services contract through a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process to license the software and professional services to finalize design and implement a microtransit solution which will record transit trip requests and dispatch operational information to the transportation services team.
- Expected outcomes
- This project is focused on a two-year pilot similar to the one described in the regional transit together plan. IT is anticipated that there is significant rider demand in the service polygon. Bsoob transit will be able to service those riders better by providing van service since the area doesnt support the use of buses.
- Intended beneficiaries
- People who live and work in the polygon areas will benefit by the implementation of a microtransit service. The community includes seniors disabled persons local workers new americans and people who prefer to use transit. We know of riders who need transit to the medical facilities located in the polygon and others who would use the microtransit service for transportation to and from their workplaces. The microtransit service will benefit all riders who need to get to areas within the polygon zones.
Transactions
| Action | Federal | Non-federal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $0 | $0 | |
| Original award | $264,000 | $52,800 |
Quick answers
Who received award ME2024004?
ME2024004 was awarded to Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit by Federal Transit Administration (Department of Transportation) on May 3, 2024.
How much is award ME2024004 worth?
$316,800 has been obligated on ME2024004: $264,000 in federal funding and $52,800 in non-federal funding.
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