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October 22, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for DOT Transit Services with Chatham Area Transit (LOCAL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $7,942,893.39. (Parking & Mobility)
Strategic Priority
GOAL 6:  Always Be a High-Performing Government
Description

This is a three year contract for Public Transportation Circulator Services (The DOT) with Chatham Area Transit (LOCAL) not to exceed $7,942,893.39. This amount is a 9.9% increase from the previous contract amount. 

The free shuttle services operate throughout the downtown area, providing transportation to key locations including the Visitor’s Center, Carver Village, Cloverdale Community, the Historic District, and Dismas Charities. The shuttles operate from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. The DOT service is available to workers, residents, and visitors. Its purpose is to encourage the use of public transportation while helping reduce vehicle congestion and parking demand in the downtown area. 

Chatham Area Transit will receive the following payments over the next three years: 

  • Year 1: $2,516,796.00 

  • Year 2: $2,651,329.80 

  • Year 3: $2,774,767.59 

Delivery: As needed.  Terms: Net 30 days. The vendor is: S.S. Chatham Area Transit (Savannah, GA) (B) $7,942,893.39 
 
A pre-bid conference was not conducted as this is a sole source procurement.  (B) Indicates local, non-DBE business.  
(B) Indicates local, non-DBE business. 

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Sean Brandon, Senior Director, Parking & Mobility Services
Financial Impact
Expenditure of $7,942,983.39 from Parking Fund
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification- Circulator Services Agreement
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - 12635 Circulator Services Agreement
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