TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Ivan Cabrera, AICP, Redevelopment Manager
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Esq., CRA Executive Director
DATE: May 7, 2020
Title
POINT-TO-POINT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - RATIFY CONTRACT AMENDMENTS DUE TO COVID-19
Body
Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Ratify the Point to Point Transportation Services Contract Amendments executed following a declared state of emergency due to COVID-19.
Body
Background:
The CRA and BeeFree, Inc. d/b/a Freebee previously entered into a Transportation Services Agreement dated June 25, 2019, (“Original Agreement”).
On March 13, 2020, due to COVID-19, the City of Delray Beach, Florida (“City”), declared a state of emergency to properly prepare for and respond to the virus; on March 20, 2020, the City, confirmed the state of emergency dated March 13, 2020, and ordered all non-essential businesses to close pursuant to Resolution No. 75-20; and on March 26, 2020, Palm Beach County issued emergency order 2020-002 ordering all non-critical businesses to close.
Due to the City’s declared state of emergency the ensuing emergency orders, the CRA and Freebee entered into two (2) temporary contract amendments. These amendments may be further amended in order for the CRA and Freebee to comply with federal, state, and local orders related to COVID-19. Furthermore, these amendments shall remain in effect until the City terminates its state of emergency due to COVID-19, at which time the terms and conditions of the Original Agreement shall be reinstated.
The First Temporary Contract Amendment was executed on March 27, 2020 and included temporary changes to the service area and hours of operation. Below are pertinent excerpts from the First Temporary Contract Amendment:
· Freebee shall provide transportation services from Thursday through Monday from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M, and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.
· Vehicles should be accessible for meal delivery services ...
Click here for full text