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Santa Barbara MTD Board of Directors Meeting Agenda May 2026

MTD Paratransit Agreement Recommended with Easy Lift

First-year cost $1,268,518.48 with CPI-based annual adjustments; bonus hours at $42/hour for first two years; potential additional capital assistanceSanta Barbara Metro Transit DistEASY LIFT TRANSPORTATION INCMay 4, 2026

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Description

Santa Barbara MTD staff recommends approval of an amended Master Agreement with Easy Lift Transportation, Inc. for ADA complementary paratransit services for a three-year term starting July 1, 2026, with two optional one-year extensions through June 30, 2031. The first-year base subsidy is $1,268,518.48, subject to CPI adjustments, with provisions for bonus service hours, potential fuel surcharge, and capital assistance.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

First-year cost $1,268,518.48 with CPI-based annual adjustments; bonus hours at $42/hour for first two years; potential additional capital assistance

Vendor

EASY LIFT TRANSPORTATION INC

Agency

Santa Barbara Metro Transit Dist, CA

Contract Type

TRANSPORTATION

Document Date

May 4, 2026

Contract Term

July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029 with two optional one-year extensions through June 30, 2031 (total possible term five years)

Renewal Date

2031-06-30

Renewal Info

Initial three-year term from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029, with two optional one-year extensions (July 1, 2029–June 30, 2030 and July 1, 2030–June 30, 2031) upon approval of both MTD General Manager and Easy Lift Executive Director; annual CPI-based compensation adjustments and potential fuel surcharge review six months into first year.