PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESRECOMMENDED

YARTS Authority Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda April 2026

YARTS to renew MCAG administrative services for FY 2026/27

$552,982Merced County Association of GovernmentsMERCED COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTSApril 15, 2026

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Description

The Authority Advisory Committee recommends that the YARTS Governing Board authorize a one-year Administrative Services Agreement with the Merced County Association of Governments for FY 2026/27. MCAG will provide transit management, planning, financial, grant, and marketing support to YARTS for a total staffing cost of $552,982 from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$552,982

Vendor

MERCED COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS

Agency

Merced County Association of Governments, CA

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

April 15, 2026

Contract Term

July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

Renewal Date

2027-06-30

Renewal Info

Single-year professional services agreement for FY 2026/27 structured on a cost-reimbursement basis, intended as a temporary return to annual contracting instead of the prior three-year term. Future renewal structure may be reconsidered after the operations and maintenance procurement and stabilization of revenues.

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