The Transit Joint Powers Authority for Merced County is scheduled on June 18, 2026 to adopt its FY 2026/27 Operating and Capital Budgets and to authorize the Executive Director’s budget authority for the “Maintenance – Equipment” line item in an amount not to exceed 1,100,000. In a separate action, the Board will adopt Resolution 2026/06-18-01 to secure FTA Section 5311 rural transit funding from Caltrans, supporting operating and capital needs. This sizable maintenance and capital budget signals ongoing and upcoming procurements for fleet maintenance, shop equipment, parts, and related services, even though specific purchases are not yet detailed. Vendors in transit maintenance, fleet technology, and rural transit support can track the adopted budget to anticipate RFQs/RFPs for equipment, maintenance support, and rural service enhancements tied to the 5311 funding.
FTA Section 5311 resolution will secure state‑administered federal funds; individual procurements fo...
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