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d `p <br />. <br />CPp� t FAO C Oyu <br />frY OF S.t}H <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach <br />18070 Collins Avenue <br />Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 <br />(305) 947-0606 City Hall <br />(305) 949-3113 Fax <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners <br />VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager <br />FROM: Fabricio Volpi, Public Works Director <br />DATE: March 19, 2026 <br />RE: Approval of Expenditure of Budgeted Funds for the Purchase of (1) Shuttle <br />Bus from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff recommends approval of this Resolution. <br />REASONS: <br />It is recommended that the City Commission approve the purchase of one ARBOC Low -Floor Shuttle <br />Bus from Modell Commercial Vehicles, Inc. as part of the 2026 vehicle replacement plan in an amount <br />of $190,833.00 plus $19,083.00 in contingency for a total amount not to exceed of $209,916.00 in order <br />to continue providing safe, accessible, and efficient public transportation for our residents. <br />Reasons for recommending this particular shuttle bus include: <br />1. Fleet Consistency & Standardization - The City previously purchased ARBOC Low -Floor Shuttle <br />Buses in Fiscal Year 2024/2025. Continuing with the same model ensures consistency in <br />operations, maintenance, and training. <br />2. Enhanced Accessibility -This bus is specifically designed to meet the needs of our older population <br />and individuals using mobility aids, providing a safer and more convenient transportation option. <br />3. Planned Fleet Replacement - This purchase aligns with the City's vehicle replacement cycle, which <br />follows a seven-year average lifespan to maintain safety, efficiency, and reliability. <br />4. Operational Efficiency - Maintaining a standardized fleet reduces costs related to training, parts <br />inventory, and repairs, ultimately improving service delivery. <br />Item Number: 9.0 <br />356 <br />