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AGENDA ITEM: 2024 Amendment of Public Transportation Agreement Between People's Express
Inc. and Oakland County
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development - Oakland County Transit Division
MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: Thursday, December 7, 2023 6:00 PM - Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2023-3547 _ 23-160
Motion to adopt the attached suggested resolution.
ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY
Contract Brendan Johnson
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
This is a request for the approval of an amendment to the Agreement and an appropriation of funds
to the People’s Express (PEX) to provide public transit services for the residents of Oakland County
in 2024. The appropriation of funds will be in the amount not to exceed $1,987,572 from the
Oakland County Public Transportation Millage. With the passage of the Oakland County
Transportation Millage in 2022, millage funds will be disbursed to PEX to support and improve
transportation services for all residents in the County through increased service capacity with more
vehicles and staff, a consolidated service area, and an expanded driving boundary in 2024 (see
Exhibit A).
In the middle of 2023, Oakland County negotiated and approved the three-year Agreement with
Exhibits to be negotiated on an annual basis. Amendments to the Exhibits for 2024 are:
• Coordinating on announcements of new service changes (see Exhibit A.3.e)
• Maintaining the Oakland Transit logo on service vehicles (see Exhibit A.4.d) and adding a
new Exhibit to grant a license to PEX for use of the Oakland Transit logo (see Exhibit F)
• Listing vehicles planned for purchase with capital payment (see Exhibit B.3.a and Exhibit
B.7.a)
• Requiring vehicles purchased through the Agreement to adhere to Federal vehicle
requirements (see Exhibit B.7.b)
• Incorporating PEX’s full itemized budget (see Exhibit B.8)
• Instituting discretionary authority of the Oakland County Transit Manager to amend the
budget (see Exhibit B.8.a)
The attached Exhibits are a work in progress as the Oakland County Transit Division continues to
negotiate with the transit providers and their counsel and coordinate with Corporation Counsel; final
documents will be shared when available. On final approval, the Board Chair is authorized to amend
the Agreement on behalf of the County. The FY 2024 budget shall be amended as reflected in the
attached Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
POLICY ANALYSIS
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: Yes
Committee members can contact Michael Andrews, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at
248.425.5572 or andrewsmb@oakgov.com, or the department contact persons listed for additional
information.
CONTACT
Eli Cooper, Manager Transit
ITEM REVIEW TRACKING
Aaron Snover, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 12/11/2023
David Woodward, Board of Commissioners Approved - 12/12/2023
David Coulter, Executive's Office Approved - 12/12/2023
Lisa Brown, Clerk/Register of Deeds Final Approval - 12/13/2023
AGENDA DEADLINE: 12/07/2023 6:00 PM
ATTACHMENTS
1. Economic Development - PEX Agreement 2024 Schedule A
2. 2024 PEX Contract Amendment_updated 12062023
3. 2024 PEX Exhibit A_112923
4. 2024 PEX Exhibit B_112923
5. PEX_Attachment A_Municipal Credit Detail_103123
6. DRAFT PEX Exhibit F_103123
7. 2023OaklandCountyPEXAgreement - signed
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2023-11-16 Transit Ad Hoc - Refer to Economic Development & Infrastructure
2023-11-29 Economic Development & Infrastructure - Forward to Finance
2023-11-29 Finance - Recommend to Board
2023-12-07 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by: Commissioner Charles Cavell
Seconded by: Commissioner Ajay Raman
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen
Nelson, Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia
Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay
Raman, Ann Erickson Gault (18)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: (0)
Passed
December 7, 2023
RESOLUTION #2023-3547 _ 23-160
Sponsored By: Brendan Johnson
Economic Development - Oakland County Transit Division - 2024 Amendment of Public
Transportation Agreement Between People's Express Inc. and Oakland County
Chair and Members of the Board:
WHEREAS People’s Express Inc (PEX) and Oakland County have agreed to the 2024 amendments
to the Public Transportation Agreement set forth in Exhibit A – Scope of Transportation Services and
Exhibit B – Budget, to reflect increases in services and associated revenues and costs as well as a
new Exhibit F – License for Use of County Servicemark, which is incorporated by reference into the
Public Transportation Agreement to provide PEX the license to use the Oakland Transit logo on
transit service vehicles and marketing materials, which new and amended exhibits are necessary to
deliver public transportation services consistent with the Millage.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the 2024 Amendments to the Public Transportation Agreement between Oakland County
and PEX with the attached 2024 amended Exhibit A – Scope of Transportation Services and Exhibit
B – Budget as well as addition of the new Exhibit E – License for Use of County Servicemark.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes an
appropriation in an amount not to exceed $1,987,572 from the Oakland County Public Transportation
Millage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Manager Transit, at his sole discretion, to grant changes in allocations within the line item budget,
being Exhibit B attached, at the request of PEX provided that such request shall be presented by PEX
to the Manager Transit in writing, specifying the change requested, the reason(s) for the requested
change and verifying that such change will not result in an increase in the total budgeted amount
under Exhibit B (i.e., a “no cost” amendment).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners authorizes the
Chairperson of the Board to execute the Amendment of Agreement on behalf of Oakland County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FY 2024 Budget shall be amended as reflected in the attached
Schedule A – Budget Amendment.
Chair, the following Commissioners are sponsoring the foregoing Resolution: Brendan Johnson.
Date: December 12, 2023
David Woodward, Commissioner
Date: December 12, 2023
David Coulter, Oakland County Executive
Date: December 13, 2023
Lisa Brown, County Clerk / Register of Deeds
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2023-11-16 Transit Ad Hoc - Refer to Economic Development & Infrastructure
2023-11-29 Economic Development & Infrastructure - Forward to Finance
2023-11-29 Finance - Recommend to Board
2023-12-07 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by Commissioner Charles Cavell seconded by Commissioner Ajay Raman to adopt the
attached Contract: 2024 Amendment of Public Transportation Agreement Between People's Express
Inc. and Oakland County.
Yes: David Woodward, Michael Spisz, Michael Gingell, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson,
Christine Long, Robert Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, Marcia
Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ajay
Raman, Ann Erickson Gault (18)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: (0)
Passed
ATTACHMENTS
1. Economic Development - PEX Agreement 2024 Schedule A
2. 2024 PEX Contract Amendment_updated 12062023
3. 2024 PEX Exhibit A_112923
4. 2024 PEX Exhibit B_112923
5. PEX_Attachment A_Municipal Credit Detail_103123
6. DRAFT PEX Exhibit F_103123
7. 2023OaklandCountyPEXAgreement - signed
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true
and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on
December 7, 2023, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court at
Pontiac, Michigan on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk / Register of Deeds
Oakland County, Michigan
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - OAKLAND COUNTY TRANSIT DIVISION - PEX 2024 Agreement
Schedule "A" DETAIL
R/E Fund Name Division Name
Fund #
(FND)Cost Center (CCN) #
Account #
(RC/SC)
Program #
(PRG)Grant ID (GRN) #
Project ID #
(PROJ)
Region
(REG)
Budget
Fund
Affiliate
(BFA)
Ledger
Account
Summary Account Title
FY 2024
Amendment
FY 2025
Amendment
FY 2026
Amendment
E Oakland Transit Transit Services FND58800 CCN1090802 SC730373 PRG172155 730000 Contracted Services 1,559,651 427,921 -
E Oakland Transit Transit Services FND58800 CCN1090802 SC796500 PRG172155 796500 Budgeted Equity Adjustment (1,559,651)(427,921)-
Total Expenditures $-$-$-
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID COULTER
Transit Division
(248) 975-9876 | OaklandCountyTransit@oakgov.com
AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL CONTRACT: CON00010406
AMENDMENT: 2024-1
AMENDMENT DATE: November 27, 2023
This AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL CONTRACT (hereafter this "Amendment") is made and entered into by and
between the Contractor named and identified below, (hereafter “Contractor”) and the COUNTY OF OAKLAND
(hereafter “County”) whose address is 2100 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328.
CONTRACTOR ADDRESS
People’s Express Inc 175 Barker Road
Whitmore Lake, Michigan 48189 Vendor Number: 0000040698
The County and Contractor agree and acknowledge that the purpose of this Amendment is to modify as
provided herein and otherwise continue the present contractual relationship between the Parties as described
in their current contract with the same contract number as above.
In consideration of the extension of the mutual promises, representations, assurances, agreements, and
provisions in the Contract and this Amendment, the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged by the Parties,
the County and Contractor hereby agrees to amend the current Contract as follows:
1.0 The County and Contractor agree that any and all defined words or phrases in the current Contract
between the parties will apply equally to and throughout the amendment.
2.0 The Parties agree that any and all other terms and conditions set forth in the current Contract between
the Parties shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be modified, excepted, diminished, or
otherwise changed or altered by this Amendment except as otherwise expressly provided for in this
Amendment.
3.0 Description of Change:
In addition to and without limiting any of Contractor’s obligations or duties under the Contract,
Contractor shall provide County with the Deliverables (goods and/or services) provided in the attached
Amended Exhibit A (Scope of Transportation Services) for the values provided therein, which is included
and incorporated into this Amendment. The Parties shall comply with the terms in Amended Exhibit A
(Scope of Transportation Services).
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID COULTER
Transit Division
(248) 975-9876 | OaklandCountyTransit@oakgov.com
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AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
In addition to and without limiting any of Contractor’s obligations or duties under the Contract,
Contractor shall provide County with the Deliverables (goods and/or services) provided in the attached
Amended Exhibit B (Budget ) for the prices provided therein, which is included and incorporated into this
Amendment. The Parties shall comply with the terms in Amended Exhibit B (Budget).
For and in consideration of the mutual assurances, promises, acknowledgments, warrants, representations, and
agreements set forth in the Contract and this Amendment, and for other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and adequacy o f which is hereby acknowledged, the un dersigned hereby execute this Amendment on
behalf of t he County, and Contractor and by doing so l egally obligate a nd bind the County and Contractor to the
terms and conditions o f the Contract and this Amendment.
Authorization and Completion of Agreement. The Par ties have taken all actions and secured all
approvals necessary to authorize and complete this Amendment of Interlocal Contract. The persons
signing this Agreement on behalf of each Par ty have legal authority to sign this Agreement and b ind the
Parties to the terms and conditions contained herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Douglas Anderson, Director, People’s Express Inc., hereby acknowledges
that he has been authorized by People’s Express, to execute this Agreement on behalf of People’s
Express Inc., and hereby accepts and binds People’s Express Inc. to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
EXECUTED: ____________________________________ DATE: _______________
Douglas Anderson, Director
People’s Express Inc.
WITNESSED: ___________________________________ DATE: _______________
People’s Express Inc.
12.6.2023
12.6.2023
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID COULTER
Transit Division
(248) 975-98 76 | OaklandCountyTransit@oakgov.com
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AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, David T. Woodward, Chairper son, Oakland County Board of Commissioners,
hereby acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolution of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners to execute this A greement on behalf of Oakland Coun ty, and hereby accepts and binds
Oakland County to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
EXECUTED: ____________________________________ DATE: _______________
David T. Woodward, Chairperson
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
WITNESSED: ___________________________________ DATE: _______________
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
County of Oakland
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EXHIBIT A
AMENDMENT: 2024-1
2024 PEOPLE’S EXPRESS (PEX )
SCOPE OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Scope of Work Summary:
1. 2024 Scope of Services Utilizing Oakland County Millage Funds
a. In this agreement, the term “Participating Community” is defined to include the Village of
Milford, Milford Township, Commerce Township, Village of Wolverine Lake, City of
Wixom, Lyon Township, and City of South Lyon.
b. PEX shall begin the service as set forth in this Exhibit A on January 1, 2024.
c. PEX shall provide transportation services for residents of the Participating Communities
as outlined in Exhibits A and B. Residents of Participating Communities can utilize PEX
transportation services within the driving boundaries as shown on the 2024 PEX Service
Area Map on page 4 of this Exhibit A.
d. Transportation services for the general public will continue to be provided with the
priority being given to seniors aged 55 and older, low-income individuals, persons with
disabilities, and veterans; however, trip fulfillment is at the discretion of PEX, subject to
its capacity to accommodate such trips.
2. Service Guidelines
a. Observed Holidays include the following: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas
Eve, and Christmas Day. Trip fulfillment on observed holidays is at the discretion of PEX,
subject to its capacity to accommodate such trips.
b. Weekday service hours shall be maintained Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.,
excluding holidays.
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c. Weekend service hours shall be maintained Saturdays from 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and
Sundays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
d. Residents may request to be transported outside of PEX’s posted service hours and on
observed holidays, but trip fulfillment is solely at the discretion of PEX based on its
capacity to accommodate such trips.
e. Customer service and ride scheduling call center hours shall be maintained Monday-
Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
f. Riders will schedule trips directly with PEX and advance notice of at least 3 business days
is requested. Riders can request rides with less advance notice, but trip fulfillment is at
the discretion of PEX based on its capacity to accommodate such trips.
3. Relations of Parties
a. PEX staff shall attend scheduled meetings with Oakland County Transit Division staff and
the other Oakland County transit providers to coordinate on a seamless system of
transportation that meets the needs of all Oakland County residents.
b. PEX will work in a timely manner to address all concerns related to the contracted services
presented by the Oakland County Transit Division staff and/or staff/elected officials from
Participating Communities.
c. PEX will work with other Oakland County transit providers to fulfill trip requests when the
provider is unable to accommodate them internally, subject to PEX’s capacity and
software capabilities.
d. PEX will work towards enabling transfers to and from other Oakland County transit
providers, if needed, to fulfill trip requests, with transfer locations and fare payment
coordinated with the other transit provider(s). Transfers will be at PEX’s discretion and
subject to capacity and software capabilities.
e. PEX will share announcements of new service changes utilizing Transit Millage funding
(for example: draft press releases, newsletters, marketing, and communications
information) with Oakland County Transit Division staff at least two weeks before release
to ensure coordinated communication and will incorporate the Oakland Transit logo as
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outlined in Exhibit F. Oakland County will also share announcements or information
mentioning PEX with PEX at least two weeks before release.
4. Service Operations
a. PEX will always maintain its equipment in good mechanical condition in conformity with
all applicable safety regulations and will keep all vans and/or buses in clean condition.
PEX vehicles shall be subject to inspection by Oakland County upon reasonable demand.
b. PEX warrants that it now has, and will continue to have, during the term of this
agreement, all necessary licenses, certifications, or other documents required by any
federal or state governmental agency which authorize, permit or pertain to the operation
of public transportation service. Verification of such licenses shall be presented to
Oakland County upon demand.
c. PEX will utilize drivers for this service who are properly qualified and lawfully licensed for
the service provided in the vehicles used and have received training. Criminal background
checks will be performed on all drivers. Drivers will display proper courtesy toward
passengers and maintain a neat, clean appearance.
d. PEX will maintain official logos, markings, or text affixed to the exterior of all revenue
service vehicles that include “People’s Express/PEX” and “Oakland Transit” so users of the
service can identify vehicles. Usage of the Oakland Transit logo is outlined in Exhibit F –
License for Use of County Servicemark.
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EXHIBIT B
AMENDMENT: 2024-1
2024 PEOPLE’S EXPRESS (PEX )
BUDGET
Oakland County Public Transportation Millage Funds:
Total payment not to exceed $1,987,572 to maintain current services and expand services as
planning substantiates.
1.Terms of Payment for Services:
Payment for the Scope of Work as described in Exhibit A will be as follows: Oakland County
will distribute an amount not to exceed $1,987,572 (One Million Nine Hundred Eight-Seven
Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars) in Public Transportation Millage Funds to PEX
for the scope of work that is incorporated into this Agreement as Exhibit A. PEX will receive
monthly payments as shown in the Payment Schedule table below. Except as extended,
modified, or amended pursuant to Article II and/or Article III of the Agreement, the Terms
of Payment set forth herein shall expire on December 31, 2024.
2.Fee for Transportation Services
The following factors are included in the PEX fee for transportation services:
a.Insurance: Insurance coverages to meet the County Contractor Insurance
Requirements as described in Exhibit D.
b.Operations: PEX anticipates an overall increase in operational costs compared to the
2023 budget due to an expanded service area and driving boundary as well as
expanded hours of operation, leading to an increase in the overall distance of one-
way trips and an increase in ridership.
c.Fuel and Maintenance: PEX shall be responsible for fueling, cleaning, and all
maintenance of vehicles. Vehicles shall be maintained consistent with
appropriate industry safety standards.
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d.Staff: Hire and train additional staff to enhance capacity and deliver quality services.
e.Vehicle Fleet: Take delivery of additional ADA-compliant vehicles to expand the
vehicle fleet to meet projected capacity needs and improve service frequency.
3.Payment Schedule
2024 Operations Capital
Jan $ 142,640.25 $ 275,889.00
Feb $ 142,640.25
Mar $ 142,640.25
Apr $ 142,640.25
May $ 142,640.25
June $ 142,640.25
July $ 142,640.25
Aug $ 142,640.25
Sept $ 142,640.25
Oct $ 142,640.25
Nov $ 142,640.25
Dec $ 142,640.25
TOTAL $ 1,711,683.00 $ 275,889.00
a.$275,889 has been allocated for capital expenditures for the purchase of Project
Vehicle(s): one (1) ADA-compliant minivan and two (2) ADA-compliant transit vans.
This shall be paid by Oakland County to PEX in an amount not to exceed $275,889
(Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine Dollars) within 30
days of Oakland County receiving notice of delivery of each vehicle from PEX.
4.Invoices
a.The first payment by the County, after the Agreement is fully executed, will be made
within 30 days of receipt of an invoice from PEX for the amount listed in Section 3.
Thereafter, PEX shall submit an invoice for payment on the first day of each month,
with the County making payment no later than the last day of the month.
5.Fare Collection
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a.PEX shall charge residents of Participating Communities utilizing its service a base fare
of $4.00 per each one-way trip within the driving boundary as shown on the 2024 PEX
Service Area Map as incorporated in Exhibit A.
b.PEX shall charge seniors aged 55 and older, persons with disabilities, low-income
individuals, and veterans of Participating Communities a discounted fare of $2.00 per
one-way trip within the driving boundary as shown on the 2024 PEX Service Area Map
as incorporated in Exhibit A.
c.PEX may, at its sole discretion, provide trips outside the driving boundary as shown
on the 2024 PEX Service Area Map incorporated in Exhibit A to residents of
Participating Communities at a base fare of $4.00 per one-way trip plus $2.50 per mile
driven outside the boundary subject to capacity and software capabilities.
d.PEX may, at its sole discretion, provide trips outside the driving boundary as shown
on the 2024 PEX Service Area Map incorporated in Exhibit A for seniors aged 55 and
older, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals, and veterans of Participating
Communities at a discounted fare of $2.00 per one-way trip plus a discounted rate of
$1.25 per mile driven outside the boundary subject to capacity and software
capabilities.
e.The per mile fee for all one-way out of boundary trips is charged starting at the driving
boundary and ending at the destination and vice versa.
f.Fares for rides will be the sole responsibility of the rider and will be paid at the time
of the ride.
g.Aides or persons assisting either seniors or persons with disabilities will be permitted
to ride at no cost.
h.All fares paid by eligible residents are to be retained by PEX .
6.Capital Expenditures
a.PEX shall take delivery of one (1) ADA-compliant minivan and two (2) ADA-compliant
transit vans for expanded and general public service, hereinafter referred to as
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“Project Vehicle(s),” to expand and improve service in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
b.The Project Vehicle(s) shall comply with all Federal Contract Clauses: All
federal clauses can be found in the respective contracts on the State Vehicle
Contracts and Procurement website at https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/
travel/mobility/pub-transit/state-vehicle-contracts-and-procurement.
c.All capital expenditures for the purchase of Project Vehicle(s) shall comply with
Section 3(a), above.
d.PEX agrees to use Project Vehicle(s) for the purposes as stated in Exhibit A, which
is incorporated into this Agreement.
e.PEX agrees to provide all maintenance and repair of these vehicles, consistent with
its responsibilities in Section 2(c), above.
f.Prior to delivery of the Project Vehicle(s), PEX shall provide Oakland County with the
Make, Model and VIN number(s) of the Project Vehicle(s).
g.PEX is to notify Oakland County that they have taken possession of the Project
Vehicle(s) and provide the date that each Project Vehicle(s) is placed in revenue
service.
h.PEX shall notify Oakland County of any changes, collisions, or significant damage to
the Project Vehicle(s).
i.PEX shall retain title to Project Vehicle(s). No Project Vehicle(s) shall be disposed of
or reassigned without prior written approval by Oakland County.
7.Project Vehicle Disposition
The Parties intend and agree that if Oakland County provides funding for capital expenditures
(i.e., vehicles) to PEX and this Agreement is terminated or not renewed before any or all of
the purchased vehicles reach the end of their Minimum Useful Life, as defined herein, or if a
purchased vehicle is removed from service prior to the end of its Minimum Useful Life, PEX
shall reimburse Oakland County for the Remaining Value of any such vehicle(s) in accordance
with the following:
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a.For the purpose of this Agreement, the “Minimum Useful Life” of each purchased
vehicle shall be determined to be five (5) years, beginning on the date the vehicle
is placed into service.
b.The value of each vehicle shall be depreciated on a straight-line basis according to
the time each vehicle has been in service, i.e., twenty percent (20%) depreciation
in value for each year the vehicle has been in service, or any fraction thereof. Thus,
each vehicle will be fully depreciated five (5) years after it is put into service.
c.Correspondingly, the Remaining Value of the vehicle shall be the purchase price
minus depreciation.
d.Any insurance proceeds obtained by PEX in connection with a vehicle which is
permanently taken from service as a result of collision, fire, or other such casualty
shall be applied toward the amount of reimbursement owed to Oakland County.
Oakland County will then work with PEX to determine whether a replacement
vehicle is to be purchased by Oakland County with transit millage funds.
e.No vehicle shall be disposed of before the end of its Minimum Useful Life without
prior Oakland County approval.
f.PEX shall maintain financial and operating records for each vehicle for at least
seven (7) years from the date of its disposal or permanent removal from service.
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8.Budget
Revenues
Fares $ 60,000
Oakland County Transit Millage $ 1,987,572
Municipal Credits $ 105,155
Community Credits $ 0
Grant Revenue $ 0
Local Revenue $ 0
Other Revenue: Miscellaneous $ 0
Revenue Total $ 2,152,727
Expenses
Salaries and Benefits
Administration Salary $ 317,266
Dispatch/Drivers Wages $ 704,081
Mechanic/Maintenance Wages $ 74,314
Grant Payroll Expenses $ 20,400
Personnel Benefits $ 111,787
Pension/Retirement Benefits $ 0
Other: Salary Expenses $ 78,685
Salaries and Benefits Total $ 1,306,533
Program Costs
Communication Expenses- Phones, Tablets Etc. $ 15,000
Drug and Alcohol Testing $ 6,994
Fuel - Diesel and Oil $ 142,313
Grant Program Expenses $ 5,343
Insurance Expenses $ 118,085
Maintenance/Repairs $ 116,750
Other: Program Costs $ 0
Program Cost Total $ 404,485
Building Costs
Building Rent/Lease $ 12,240
Snow Removal/Landscaping $ 3,497
Utilities $ 5,829
Other: Building Operating Expenses $ 11,657
Building Cost Total $ 33,223
Operating Expenses
Advertising/Marketing $ 7,286
Dispatch Software $ 10,000
Memberships and Dues $ 1,815
Office Supplies $ 14,571
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Professional Development- Training, Education, Travel, Etc. $ 9,286
Professional Services- Audit, Legal, Website, IT, Other $ 16,028
Other: Administrative Costs $ 14,571
Operating Expenses Total $ 73,557
Contingency
Contingency $ 40,000
Contingency Total $ 40,000
Capital Costs
Equipment $ 1,943
Expansions- Parking Lots, Building Etc $ 0
Office Capital $ 0
Software $ 0
Vehicles $ 275,889
Other: Capital Costs (depreciation) $ 17,097
Capital Costs Total $ 294,929
Expense Total $ 2,152,727
a.Any changes to line-item budget allocations requested by PEX shall be made in writing,
directed to the Oakland County Manager Transit, and shall specify the nature of the
change requested, the reason for the proposed change and whether or not the
requested change will result in an increase in the overall total budget amount. The
Manager Transit shall then have sole discretion to grant or deny the change, in whole
or in part, consistent with the authority that the Manager Transit has been given by
the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
b.Other than as provided in the above subsection (a), the Parties acknowledge that in
accordance with subsection 14.1 of the Agreement (“Amendments”), the commitment
or disbursement of Public Transportation Millage funds by PEX for items not
specifically budgeted above, or payment by PEX of an amount in an excess of the
budgeted amount for a particular line item as addressed under subsection 3.4 of the
Agreement (“Not to Exceed”) are not permissible under this Agreement without a duly
approved and executed amendment to the Agreement. No services shall be
commenced, and no costs or obligations incurred, including, but not limited to, real
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property transactions or capital expenditures not presently budgeted, unless
appropriate approval has been obtained from the County.
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EXHIBIT A
AMENDMENT: 2024-1
2024 PEOPLE’S EXPRESS (PEX )
SCOPE OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Scope of Work Summary:
1. 2024 Scope of Services Utilizing Oakland County Millage Funds
a. In this agreement, the term “Participating Community” is defined to include the Village of
Milford, Milford Township, Commerce Township, Village of Wolverine Lake, City of
Wixom, Lyon Township, and City of South Lyon.
b. PEX shall begin the service as set forth in this Exhibit A on January 1, 2024.
c. PEX shall provide transportation services for residents of the Participating Communities
as outlined in Exhibits A and B. Residents of Participating Communities can utilize PEX
transportation services within the driving boundaries as shown on the 2024 PEX Service
Area Map on page 4 of this Exhibit A.
d. Transportation services for the general public will continue to be provided with the
priority being given to seniors aged 55 and older, low-income individuals, persons with
disabilities, and veterans; however, trip fulfillment is at the discretion of PEX, subject to
its capacity to accommodate such trips.
2. Service Guidelines
a. Observed Holidays include the following: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas
Eve, and Christmas Day. Trip fulfillment on observed holidays is at the discretion of PEX,
subject to its capacity to accommodate such trips.
b. Weekday service hours shall be maintained Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.,
excluding holidays.
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c. Weekend service hours shall be maintained Saturdays from 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and
Sundays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
d. Residents may request to be transported outside of PEX’s posted service hours and on
observed holidays, but trip fulfillment is solely at the discretion of PEX based on its
capacity to accommodate such trips.
e. Customer service and ride scheduling call center hours shall be maintained Monday-
Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
f. Riders will schedule trips directly with PEX and advance notice of at least 3 business days
is requested. Riders can request rides with less advance notice, but trip fulfillment is at
the discretion of PEX based on its capacity to accommodate such trips.
3. Relations of Parties
a. PEX staff shall attend scheduled meetings with Oakland County Transit Division staff and
the other Oakland County transit providers to coordinate on a seamless system of
transportation that meets the needs of all Oakland County residents.
b. PEX will work in a timely manner to address all concerns related to the contracted services
presented by the Oakland County Transit Division staff and/or staff/elected officials from
Participating Communities.
c. PEX will work with other Oakland County transit providers to fulfill trip requests when the
provider is unable to accommodate them internally, subject to PEX’s capacity and
software capabilities.
d. PEX will work towards enabling transfers to and from other Oakland County transit
providers, if needed, to fulfill trip requests, with transfer locations and fare payment
coordinated with the other transit provider(s). Transfers will be at PEX’s discretion and
subject to capacity and software capabilities.
e. PEX will share announcements of new service changes utilizing Transit Millage funding
(for example: draft press releases, newsletters, marketing, and communications
information) with Oakland County Transit Division staff at least two weeks before release
to ensure coordinated communication and will incorporate the Oakland Transit logo as
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outlined in Exhibit F. Oakland County will also share announcements or information
mentioning PEX with PEX at least two weeks before release.
4. Service Operations
a. PEX will always maintain its equipment in good mechanical condition in conformity with
all applicable safety regulations and will keep all vans and/or buses in clean condition.
PEX vehicles shall be subject to inspection by Oakland County upon reasonable demand.
b. PEX warrants that it now has, and will continue to have, during the term of this
agreement, all necessary licenses, certifications, or other documents required by any
federal or state governmental agency which authorize, permit or pertain to the operation
of public transportation service. Verification of such licenses shall be presented to
Oakland County upon demand.
c. PEX will utilize drivers for this service who are properly qualified and lawfully licensed for
the service provided in the vehicles used and have received training. Criminal background
checks will be performed on all drivers. Drivers will display proper courtesy toward
passengers and maintain a neat, clean appearance.
d. PEX will maintain official logos, markings, or text affixed to the exterior of all revenue
service vehicles that include “People’s Express/PEX” and “Oakland Transit” so users of the
service can identify vehicles. Usage of the Oakland Transit logo is outlined in Exhibit F –
License for Use of County Servicemark.
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EXHIBIT B
AMENDMENT: 2024-1
2024 PEOPLE’S EXPRESS (PEX )
BUDGET
Oakland County Public Transportation Millage Funds:
Total payment not to exceed $1,987,572 to maintain current services and expand services as
planning substantiates.
1. Terms of Payment for Services:
Payment for the Scope of Work as described in Exhibit A will be as follows: Oakland County
will distribute an amount not to exceed $1,987,572 (One Million Nine Hundred Eight-Seven
Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars) in Public Transportation Millage Funds to PEX
for the scope of work that is incorporated into this Agreement as Exhibit A. PEX will receive
quarterly payments as shown in the Payment Schedule table below. Except as extended,
modified, or amended pursuant to Article II and/or Article III of the Agreement, the Terms
of Payment set forth herein shall expire on December 31, 2024.
2. Fee for Transportation Services
The following factors are included in the PEX fee for transportation services:
a. Insurance: Insurance coverages to meet the County Contractor Insurance
Requirements as described in Exhibit D.
b. Operations: PEX anticipates an overall increase in operational costs compared to the
2023 budget due to an expanded service area and driving boundary as well as
expanded hours of operation, leading to an increase in the overall distance of one-
way trips and an increase in ridership.
c. Fuel and Maintenance: PEX shall be responsible for fueling, cleaning, and all
maintenance of vehicles. Vehicles shall be maintained consistent with appropriate
industry safety standards.
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d. Staff: Hire and train additional staff to enhance capacity and deliver quality services.
e. Vehicle Fleet: Take delivery of additional ADA-compliant vehicles to expand the
vehicle fleet to meet projected capacity needs and improve service frequency.
3. Payment Schedule
2024 Operations Capital
Jan $ 142,640.25 $ 275,889.00
Feb $ 142,640.25
Mar $ 142,640.25
Apr $ 142,640.25
May $ 142,640.25
June $ 142,640.25
July $ 142,640.25
Aug $ 142,640.25
Sept $ 142,640.25
Oct $ 142,640.25
Nov $ 142,640.25
Dec $ 142,640.25
TOTAL $ 1,711,683.00 $ 275,889.00
a. $275,889 has been allocated for capital expenditures for the purchase of Project
Vehicle(s): one (1) ADA-compliant minivan and two (2) ADA-compliant transit vans.
This shall be paid by Oakland County to PEX in an amount not to exceed $275,889
(Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine Dollars) within 30
days of Oakland County receiving notice of delivery of each vehicle from PEX.
4. Invoices
a. The first payment by the County, after the Agreement is fully executed, will be made
within 30 days of receipt of an invoice from PEX for the amount listed in Section 3.
Thereafter, PEX shall submit an invoice for payment on the first day of each month,
with the County making payment no later than the last day of the month.
5. Fare Collection
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a. PEX shall charge residents of Participating Communities utilizing its service a base fare
of $4.00 per each one-way trip within the driving boundary as shown on the 2024 PEX
Service Area Map as incorporated in Exhibit A.
b. PEX shall charge seniors aged 55 and older, persons with disabilities, low-income
individuals, and veterans of Participating Communities a discounted fare of $2.00 per
one-way trip within the driving boundary as shown on the 2024 PEX Service Area Map
as incorporated in Exhibit A.
c. PEX may, at its sole discretion, provide trips outside the driving boundary as shown
on the 2024 PEX Service Area Map incorporated in Exhibit A to residents of
Participating Communities at a base fare of $4.00 per one-way trip plus $2.50 per mile
driven outside the boundary subject to capacity and software capabilities.
d. PEX may, at its sole discretion, provide trips outside the driving boundary as shown
on the 2024 PEX Service Area Map incorporated in Exhibit A for seniors aged 55 and
older, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals, and veterans of Participating
Communities at a discounted fare of $2.00 per one-way trip plus a discounted rate of
$1.25 per mile driven outside the boundary subject to capacity and software
capabilities.
e. The per mile fee for all one-way out of boundary trips is charged starting at the driving
boundary and ending at the destination and vice versa.
f. Fares for rides will be the sole responsibility of the rider and will be paid at the time
of the ride.
g. Aides or persons assisting either seniors or persons with disabilities will be permitted
to ride at no cost.
h. All fares paid by eligible residents are to be retained by PEX .
6. Capital Expenditures
a. PEX shall take delivery of one (1) ADA-compliant minivan and two (2) ADA-compliant
transit vans for expanded and general public service, hereinafter referred to as
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“Project Vehicle(s),” to expand and improve service in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
b. The Project Vehicle(s) shall comply with all Federal Contract Clauses: All federal
clauses can be found in the respective contracts on the State Vehicle Contracts and
Procurement website at https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/travel/mobility/pub-
transit/state -vehicle-contracts-and-procurement.
c. All capital expenditures for the purchase of Project Vehicle(s) shall comply with
Section 3(a), above.
d. PEX agrees to use Project Vehicles for the purposes as stated in Exhibit A, which is
incorporated into this Agreement.
e. PEX agrees to provide all maintenance and repair of these vehicles, consistent with its
responsibilities in Section 2(c), above.
f. Prior to delivery of the Project Vehicle(s), PEX shall provide Oakland County with the
Make, Model and VIN number(s) of the Project Vehicle(s).
g. PEX is to notify Oakland County that they have taken possession of the Project
Vehicle(s) and provide the date that each Project Vehicle(s) is placed in revenue
service.
h. PEX shall notify Oakland County of any changes, collisions, or significant damage to
the Project Vehicle(s).
i. PEX shall retain title to Project Vehicles. No Project Vehicles shall be disposed of or
reassigned without prior written approval by Oakland County.
7. Project Vehicle Disposition
The Parties intend and agree that if Oakland County provides funding for capital expenditures
(i.e., vehicles) to PEX and this Agreement is terminated or not renewed before any or all of
the purchased vehicles reach the end of their Minimum Useful Life, as defined herein, or if a
purchased vehicle is removed from service prior to the end of its Minimum Useful Life, PEX
shall reimburse Oakland County for the Remaining Value of any such vehicle(s) in accordance
with the following:
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a. For the purpose of this Agreement, the “Minimum Useful Life” of each purchased
vehicle shall be determined to be five (5) years, beginning on the date the vehicle
is placed into service.
b. The value of each vehicle shall be depreciated on a straight-line basis according to
the time each vehicle has been in service, i.e., twenty percent (20%) depreciation
in value for each year the vehicle has been in service, or any fraction thereof. Thus,
each vehicle will be fully depreciated five (5) years after it is put into service.
c. Correspondingly, the Remaining Value of the vehicle shall be the purchase price
minus depreciation.
d. Any insurance proceeds obtained by PEX in connection with a vehicle which is
permanently taken from service as a result of collision, fire, or other such casualty
shall be applied toward the amount of reimbursement owed to Oakland County.
Oakland County will then work with PEX to determine whether a replacement
vehicle is to be purchased by Oakland County with transit millage funds.
e. No vehicle shall be disposed of before the end of its Minimum Useful Life without
prior Oakland County approval.
f. PEX shall maintain financial and operating records for each vehicle for at least
seven (7) years from the date of its disposal or permanent removal from service.
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8. Budget
Revenues
Fares $ 60,000
Oakland County Transit Millage $ 1,987,572
Municipal Credits $ 105,155
Community Credits $ 0
Grant Revenue $ 0
Local Revenue $ 0
Other Revenue: Miscellaneous $ 0
Revenue Total $ 2,152,727
Expenses
Salaries and Benefits
Administration Salary $ 317,266
Dispatch/Drivers Wages $ 704,081
Mechanic/Maintenance Wages $ 74,314
Grant Payroll Expenses $ 20,400
Personnel Benefits $ 111,787
Pension/Retirement Benefits $ 0
Other: Salary Expenses $ 78,685
Salaries and Benefits Total $ 1,306,533
Program Costs
Communication Expenses- Phones, Tablets Etc. $ 15,000
Drug and Alcohol Testing $ 6,994
Fuel - Diesel and Oil $ 142,313
Grant Program Expenses $ 5,343
Insurance Expenses $ 118,085
Maintenance/Repairs $ 116,750
Other: Program Costs $ 0
Program Cost Total $ 404,485
Building Costs
Building Rent/Lease $ 12,240
Snow Removal/Landscaping $ 3,497
Utilities $ 5,829
Other: Building Operating Expenses $ 11,657
Building Cost Total $ 33,223
Operating Expenses
Advertising/Marketing $ 7,286
Dispatch Software $ 10,000
Memberships and Dues $ 1,815
Office Supplies $ 14,571
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Professional Development- Training, Education, Travel, Etc. $ 9,286
Professional Services- Audit, Legal, Website, IT, Other $ 16,028
Other: Administrative Costs $ 14,571
Operating Expenses Total $ 73,557
Contingency
Contingency $ 40,000
Contingency Total $ 40,000
Capital Costs
Equipment $ 1,943
Expansions- Parking Lots, Building Etc $ 0
Office Capital $ 0
Software $ 0
Vehicles $ 275,889
Other: Capital Costs (depreciation) $ 17,097
Capital Costs Total $ 294,929
Expense Total $ 2,152,727
a. Any changes to line-item budget allocations requested by PEX shall be made in writing,
directed to the Manager Transit, and shall specify the nature of the change requested,
the reason for the proposed change and whether or not the requested change will result
in an increase in the overall total budget amount. The Manager Transit shall have then
have sole discretion to grant or deny the change, in whole or in part, consistent with the
authority that the Manager Transit has been given by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners (BOC).
b. Other than as provided in the above subsection (a), the Parties acknowledge that in
accordance with subsection 14.1 of the Agreement (“Amendments”), the commitment or
disbursement of Public Transportation Millage funds by PEX for items not specifically
budgeted above, or payment by PEX of an amount in an excess of the budgeted amount
for a particular line item as addressed under subsection 3.4 of the Agreement (“Not to
Exceed”) are not permissible under this Agreement without a duly approved and executed
amendment to the Agreement. No services shall be commenced, and no costs or
obligations incurred, including, but not limited to, real property transactions or capital
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expenditures not presently budgeted, unless appropriate approval has been obtained
from the County.
CVT
(1)Municipal Credits (2)
1 Commerce Township $36,043.00
2 Lyon Township $21,784.00
3 Milford Township $9,889.00
4 City of South Lyon $10,991.00
5 City of Wixom $16,093.00
6 Village of Milford $6,099.00
7 Village of Wolverine Lake $4,256.00
$105,155.00
(1)
(2)
Attachment A
Oakland County, Michigan
Economic Development - Southwest Oakland County CVTs
Municipal Credit DETAIL
CVT - City , Village or Township
Municipal Credits - The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART)
contracts with cities, villages and townships annually to provide Municipal Credit funds, which
are made available to it by the Michigan Legislature pursuant to Michigan Public Act 51 of
1951, for eligible transportation expenses.
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-Act-51-of-1951
Municipal Credit Total
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Exhibit F – SERVICEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DAVID COULTER
EXHIBIT F
2024 PEOPLE’S EXPRESS (PEX)
LICENSE FOR USE OF COUNTY SERVICEMARK
Under Article XI of the Public Transportation Agreement, “Signs and Identification”, a license to
use the Oakland County Servicemark must be granted in writing, in accordance with the terms
and conditions set forth by Oakland County. This Exhibit F, which is hereby incorporated by
reference into the Public Transportation Agreement, consistent with the requirements of Article
XI, grants to the Contractor a revocable, non-exclusive license to use the County Servicemark (the
“Mark”) as described in the Servicemark Guidelines (below) for programs and activities that are
directly related to the Deliverables and governmental services provided by Oakland County.
The Mark may be used on:
•Printed materials
•Electronic materials
•Contractor’s website: https://peoplesexpressmi.com/
•Transit service vehicles
Contractor shall not use the Mark for any other purpose.
The Mark must be used by Contractor as shown in the Servicemark Guidelines, with no variations
of color, font or proportion. Contractor acknowledges that the County has intellectual property
rights in the Mark. Nothing in this Contract gives Contractor any right, title, or interest in the
Mark. Contractor may not take any action that will interfere with County’s rights in the Mark.
The County may terminate Contractor’s license under this Exhibit, if County notifies Contractor
it has breached the terms of this Exhibit and Contractor fails to cure the breach within ten (10)
business days of notice of breach. Following termination of license under this Exhibit, Contractor
shall have ten (10) business days to remove the Mark from the materials and/or website
authorized for use above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the County expressly reserves the right
to revoke and rescind the Contractor’s license to use the County’s Mark at any time, if in the
exercise of its business judgment the County determines it is advisable to do so. Contractor shall
provide County with written confirmation that such actions have been taken. Upon termination
of the Contract, the Contractor’s license to use the County’s Mark shall be revoked and rescinded,
and Contractor shall cease all use of the Mark.
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Exhibit F – SERVICEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DAVID COULTER
Servicemark Guidelines
The Guidelines for proper use of the Mark provided to the Contractor are as follows:
1. Primary Logo
Oakland Transit has one logo, shown below.
2. Logo Variations
Logos should appear in full color when used in a full color design, whenever possible.
However, if the publication requires a single color version of the logo, choose either all-
black or all-white. No other color is acceptable.
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Exhibit F – SERVICEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DAVID COULTER
3. Brand Colors
The primary Oakland Transit logo uses the following brand colors.
CMYK 100.53.2.30 CMYK 85.24.0.0 CMYK 84.15.78.2
RGB 0.82.138 RGB 0.150.214 RGB 0.153.102
HEX #00528a HEX #0096d6 HEX #009966
4. File Sharing
Raster and vector files for the Oakland Transit logo are available upon request.
5. Questions
For questions or clarification on these brand standards, please contact:
Pam Tremble
Graphic Designer
County Executive Administration
(248) 858-8964 | tremblep@oakgov.com
Do not provide copies to a third-party of any artwork provided to you by County and referenced
in this Exhibit without the express consent of County.
FOR PEX
BY:________________________ DATE:________________, 20__
Doug Anderson, Director
PEX
FOR OAKLAND COUNTY
BY:_________________________ DATE:________________, 20__
Scott Guzzy, Purchasing Administrator
Oakland County
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DAVID COULTER
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AGREEMENT
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
PEOPLE’S EXPRESS INC.
AND
OAKLAND COUNTY
THIS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made this day
of August, 2023, by and between People’s Express Inc., 175 Barker Road, Whitmore Lake,
Michigan 48189, a Michigan non-profit corporation organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (“PEX”), and Oakland County, (the "County"), 1200
N. Telegraph, Pontiac, Michigan 48341, a Municipal and Constitutional Corporation, operating
under Act 139 of 1973 (referred to collectively as the “Parties”). The term of this Agreement is
set forth in the Term of Agreement section, being Article VII, Sec. 18.8, below. As expressed in
Article 2.2 below, the Parties anticipate that this Agreement will represent an ongoing
partnership between the Parties, who will work collaboratively and in good faith to effectuate the
expansion and efficiency of Transportation Services for the benefit of Oakland County
communities and businesses.
WHEREAS, Oakland County recognizes a growing need to provide safe, affordable and
reliable public transportation for workers to reach jobs, patients to access health care, students to
connect to colleges and universities and for seniors, the disabled and the general public to have
more transportation options; and
WHEREAS, Oakland County has historically been actively engaged in the support of public
transportation, having two members on the SMART Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2022, Oakland County put forth a Transportation Millage for
the purpose of funding public transportation services in Oakland County, including operating,
maintaining, improving and expanding transit services; creating and expanding new fixed routes
for bus service connecting local communities; expanding transportation services for seniors,
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veterans and people with disabilities; and providing transportation to get employees to jobs,
patients to healthcare, students to colleges and universities and for other related purposes
authorized by law; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2022, the citizens of Oakland County approved a millage for
the above purpose to be levied at a maximum rate of .95 mills for a period of 10 years beginning
in 2022 and ending in 2031; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the millage from the ballot proposal will generate
$66,163,000 in the first year; and
WHEREAS, the principal providers of public transportation services in Oakland County are
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), Western Oakland
Transportation Authority (WOTA), North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) the
Rochester Hills-Oakland-Rochester Older Persons’ Commission (OPC) and People’s Express Inc.
(PEX); and
WHEREAS, PEX desires to provide certain public transportation services to the County as
described more particularly in this Agreement and the exhibits/attachments hereto
("Transportation Services"); and
WHEREAS, the County and PEX wish to enter into an agreement to provide transportation
services in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the November 8, 2022 Transportation
Millage; and
WHEREAS, as consideration for the Transportation Services, the County, through its
Board of Commissioners, will make payments to PEX as described more particularly in this
Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained
herein, the Parties agree as follows:
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
1.1 “Communities" mean cities, villages, townships, or other political subdivisions
located within Oakland County
1.2 “County” shall mean Oakland County.
1.3 “Exhibits” to this Agreement, as referenced herein and as made a part of this
Agreement shall be as follows:
Exhibit A, Scope of Transportation Services (“Service Plan”)
Exhibit B, PEX Terms of Payment
Exhibit C, Performance Report Template
Exhibit D, Insurance
Exhibit E, Sample Municipal Credit Agreement
1.4 “PEX Budget” means the proposed financial budget of PEX for each fiscal year for
the provision of Transportation Services, included in the term of this Agreement for the PEX
service area.
1.5 “Transportation Services" means the transportation services to be provided
under this Agreement by PEX in Oakland County as set forth in Exhibit A, as amended.
ARTICLE II
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
2.1 PEX shall undertake and provide the Transportation Services as set forth in the
Service Plan attached as Exhibit (A) in accordance with this Agreement and all applicable Federal,
State and local laws as they may from time to time be amended.
2.2 During the term of this Agreement, the Parties will work collaboratively and in
good faith to effectuate the expansion of Transportation Services to include a larger geographical
service area, a broader array of Transportation Services, increase in hours of operation and/or
an increase in ridership. The Parties shall meet at agreed upon intervals to review and revise the
scope of Transportation Services, budget and payment, and any agreed upon changes shall be
set forth in amendments to Exhibits A and B. PEX shall be responsible for the administration and
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management of Transportation Services.
2.3 No other material changes to the Service Plan may be made by PEX without the
written consent of the County.
ARTICLE III
PAYMENT
3.1 The County shall pay PEX for the provision of Transportation Services in
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
3.2 PEX shall be paid by the County according to the terms and in the manner
described in Exhibit B, as may be amended in accordance with Section 2.2, above.
3.3 Payments shall be subject to a final reconciliation by the Parties, which
reconciliation may result in an additional payment or credit adjustment.
3.4 The amounts owing to PEX under this Agreement shall not in any event be in
excess of any “not to exceed” amount established by the Agreement or corresponding Board of
Commissioner Resolution without prior approval from the County.
ARTICLE IV
PERFORMANCE REPORT
4.1 PEX, at its expense, shall provide the County with a quarterly Performance Audit
and Report of PEX’s operations (Exhibit C). If requested by the County, PEX shall provide
verification of information contained in the Performance Audit and Report to the County or other
third party selected by the County.
4.2 PEX shall submit the Performance Report to the County within ten (10) days after
the end of the calendar year.
ARTICLE V
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
5.1 PEX shall provide the County with PEX's unaudited quarterly financial
statements, within thirty (30) days after the end of each fiscal quarter, and the audited annual
financial statements within one hundred eighty (180) days after the end of the fiscal year
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prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") by PEX’s auditor
(the "Financial Statements"). The Financial Statements shall indicate variances between actual
and budgeted amounts for the quarter at the Financial Statement level. The County reserves the
right to conduct further, independent audits of the expenditure of revenue from the
Transportation Millage consistent with the oversight responsibilities of the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners as established by the November 8, 2022 ballot language.
ARTICLE VI
PERFORMANCE OF THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
6.1 PEX shall commence, carry on, and complete the Transportation Services in a
sound, economical and efficient manner, and in compliance with the Service Plan, including
administration and management of the Transportation Services.
6.2 Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement shall
subject the County to any obligations or liabilities of PEX, its contractors or subcontractors, or
any other person not a party to this Agreement and therefore, no third-party beneficiaries are
created by this agreement, in connection with the performance of any Transportation Services.
ARTICLE VII
RECORD KEEPING, AUDITS, INSPECTION, REPORTS, EVALUATION AND COOPERATION
7.1 Financial records, supporting documentation, statistical records, and all other
records pertinent to the Transportation Services shall be retained by PEX for a period of at least
seven (7) years and be made readily available to authorized representatives of the County for the
duration of the Agreement.
7.2 PEX shall provide a periodic summary to the County of available grant
opportunities it becomes aware of and shall seek input and support from the County, as
practicable, for any grants that could impact the Transportation Services, but which are otherwise
not available to PEX alone. In addition to and as practicable, PEX shall cooperate and provide input
as needed by the County with respect to any grants available to it. PEX shall provide periodic
updates to the County with respect to the marketing and advertising of the
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Transportation Services. The Parties shall cooperate in elevating the quality, accessibility and level
of the Transportation Services and their equitable distribution and access to riders. The Parties
shall meet at least annually to discuss strategic goals and plans for the following year, to correct
deficiencies in performance if found to exist, and to advance the goals and principles set forth in
this Agreement, including but not limited to maximizing service and equitable inclusion.
ARTICLE VIII
INSURANCE
8.1 PEX shall purchase and maintain, during the term of this Agreement between the
Parties, the types and amounts of insurance required by Exhibit (D). The contractual liability
insurance as applicable to PEX's obligations herein, shall be specifically endorsed to include
coverage for the indemnity provision required and described in Article IX.
ARTICLE IX
INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 To the extent permitted by law, PEX shall hold the County harmless, defend and
indemnify the County, and each of its elected officials, Board of Commissioners , appointed
officials, agents, employees, representatives, attorneys and volunteers from and against any and
all losses, expenses, damages (including loss of use), demands and claims, and shall defend any
suit or action, whether at law or in equity, brought against them or any one or more of them
based on any alleged injury (including death), or damages relating to or arising out of any act or
omission of PEX, its officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and licensees, during
the performance of this Agreement or in connection with the provision of Transportation Services,
including but not limited to claims made against the County by any third party, and shall pay all
damages, judgments, costs, and expenses, including attorney's fees, in connection with any
demands and claims resulting therefrom. The County shall in no event be liable for any
consequential, incidental, indirect, remote, speculative, punitive, exemplary, liquidated, treble,
or special damages, including but not limited to loss of profit, opportunity, use, revenue, data or
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goodwill, whether based in whole or in part in contract, tort, equity, strict liability, under statute
or any other theory of liability, regardless of whether such damages were foreseeable or
contemplated and even if the County was advised or aware of the possibility of such damages.
The obligations under this Article IX shall survive the completion of the Transportation Services
required to be performed hereunder by PEX and any end to this Agreement. Nothing herein is
intended to diminish or waive any governmental immunity of PEX under the law.
ARTICLE X
NON -COLLUSION
10.1 PEX warrants that it has not paid and agrees not to pay any bonus, commission, fee,
or gratuity for the purpose of obtaining any approval pursuant to this Agreement. No PEX officer
or employee, or board member shall be permitted to any share or part of this Agreement or to any
material benefit arising therefrom.
ARTICLE XI
SIGNS AND IDENTIFICATION
11.1 Neither Party may identify the other Party on any vehicles, buildings, stations,
equipment and other items used or acquired by them in connection with the Transportation
Services without the prior written consent of the other Party.
ARTICLE XII
SEVERABILITY
12.1 If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid for any reason whatsoever, the
remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby if such remainder would continue to conform
to the purposes, terms, and requirements of applicable law.
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ARTICLE XIII
ASSIGNMENT AND AGREEMENT
13.1 This Agreement shall not be assigned, transferred, conveyed, sublet or otherwise
disposed of without the prior written consent of PEX and the County, through its Board of
Commissioners.
ARTICLE XIV
AMENDMENT
14.1 The Parties agree that no modification of this Agreement, or any Exhibits or
Attachments hereto, shall be of any force or effect unless such amendment is dated, reduced to
writing, executed by both Parties, and attached to and made a part of this Agreement. No
services shall be commenced, and no costs or obligations incurred in consequence of any
amendment to this Agreement, or any attachments made hereto unless and until such
amendment has been executed and made a part of this Agreement.
ARTICLE XV
TITLES
15.1 The Parties agree that the titles of the articles and paragraphs of this Agreement
are inserted for convenience of identification only and shall not be considered for any other
purpose.
ARTICLE XVI
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
16.1 The Parties agree that this Agreement, the Exhibits attached hereto, and
documents referred to herein constitute the entire Agreement between the Parties hereto, that
there are no agreements or understandings, implied or expressed, except as specifically set forth
or incorporated by reference in the Agreement and that all prior arrangements and
understandings in this connection are merged into and contained in this Agreement.
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ARTICLE XVII
APPLICABLE LAW
17.1 This Agreement shall be governed, interpreted and enforced by the laws of the
State of Michigan, excluding Michigan’s conflict of laws principles. Any action brought to enforce,
interpret or decide any provision of this agreement or any claim arising under this Agreement
shall be brought in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Michigan, the 50th District Court
of the State of Michigan, or the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan,
Southern Division, as dictated by the applicable jurisdiction of the Court. Except as otherwise
required by law, venue is proper in the Courts set forth above.
ARTICLE XVIII
MISCELLANEOUS
18.1 Discrimination. PEX, and its subcontractors under this Agreement, shall not
discriminate against an employee or an applicant for employment in hiring, any terms or
conditions of employment or matters related to employment regardless of race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information,
height, weight, disability, veteran status, familial status, marital status or any other reason that is
unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position, in
accordance with applicable Federal and State laws.
18.2 Flow Down. Any assignment, delegation or subcontract by PEX must include a
requirement that the assignee, designee, or subcontractor will comply with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. The assignment, delegation or subcontract shall in no way diminish
or impair performance of any term or condition of this Agreement.
18.3 Survival of Terms and Conditions. The following terms and conditions shall
survive and continue in full force beyond the termination or cancellation of this Agreement (or
any part thereof) until the terms and conditions are fully satisfied or expire by their nature:
Article 1, Definitions; Article 2, Transportation Services; Article 3, Payment; Article 7, Audits;
Article 8, Insurance; Article 9, Indemnification; Article 17, Applicable Law; Article 18,
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Miscellaneous.
18.4 Reservation of Rights. This Agreement does not, and is not intended to impair,
divest, delegate or contravene any constitutional, statutory, or other legal right, privilege, power,
obligation, duty or immunity of the County or PEX.
18.5 Waiver. Waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement must be in writing and
notice given pursuant to the Agreement. No written waiver, in one or more instances, shall be
deemed or construed as a continuing waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement. No
waiver by either Party shall subsequently affect its right to require a strict performance of this
Agreement.
18.6 Cumulative Remedies. Either Party’s exercise of any remedy shall not preclude
the exercise of any other remedies, all of which shall be cumulative. A Party shall have the right,
in its sole discretion, to determine which remedies are to be exercised and in which order.
18.7 Dispute Resolution. The Parties agree to use all commercially reasonable efforts
to resolve issues that arise in connection with the implementation, interpretation, enforcement,
performance or nonperformance of any aspect of this Agreement. A Party seeking resolution of a
dispute under this subsection shall first identify the nature of the dispute, in writing, and present
it to the other Party’s Contract Administrator who shall respond within ten (10) business days. If
the respective Contract Administrators are unable to resolve the dispute through good faith
consultation and negotiation, each party shall then appoint an additional senior executive to
assist the Contract Administrators with resolution. If the matter has not reached a mutually
acceptable resolution within 30 days of it first being presented to the Contract Administrators,
either party may seek resolution through any other legal process up to and including litigation.
This subsection shall not apply to a situation in which immediate action is necessary to preserve
life or property.
18.8 Term. This Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and end on the Expiration
Date. The “Effective Date” shall be the date the Agreement is signed by the last Party to execute
the Agreement. The “Expiration Date” shall be 11:59.59 on December 31, 2025. Unless otherwise
provided herein, the Parties are under no obligation to renew or extend this
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Agreement after the Expiration Date. This Agreement may only be extended by written
amendment.
18.9 Notice. All notices required under this contract shall be in writing. Notices shall be
effective: a) the next business day, if personally delivered; b) the third business day, if sent by
U.S. mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; c) the next business day, if sent by a
nationally recognized express courier with a reliable tracking system; or d) the next business day
with a written response or receipt of confirmation, if sent by e-mail or fax. In each case Notice
shall be sent to:
To:
For People’s Express Inc.:
Doug Anderson, Director
PO Box 505
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
For Oakland County:
Eli Cooper
Transit Division Manager
2100 Pontiac Lake Rd, Bldg.41W
Waterford, MI 48328
With a copy sent to:
Solon Phillips
Corporation Counsel
1200 N. Telegraph Rd, Bldg. 14E
Pontiac, MI 48341
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Authorization and Completion of Agreement. The Parties have taken all actions and secured all
approvals necessary to authorize and complete this Agreement. The persons signing this
Agreement on behalf of each Party have legal authority to sign this Agreement and bind the
Parties to the terms and conditions contained herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Doug Anderson, Director, People’s Express Inc., hereby acknowledges
that he has been authorized by People’s Express Inc. to execute this Agreement on behalf of
People’s Express Inc. and hereby accepts and binds People’s Express Inc. to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
EXECUTED: ____________________________________ DATE: _______________
Doug Anderson, Director
People’s Express Inc.
WITNESSED: ___________________________________ DATE: _______________
People’s Express Inc.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, David T. Woodward, Chairperson, Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, hereby acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolution of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners to execute this Agreement on behalf of Oakland
County, and hereby accepts and binds Oakland County to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
EXECUTED: ____________________________________ DATE: _______________
David T. Woodward, Chairperson
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
WITNESSED: ___________________________________ DATE: _______________
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
County of Oakland
Douglas Anderson (Aug 8, 2023 10:18 EDT)
Douglas Anderson Aug 8, 2023
Eveliina Taylor (Aug 8, 2023 10:19 EDT)
Eveliina Taylor Aug 8, 2023
David T. Woodward (Aug 8, 2023 11:13 EDT)Aug 8, 2023
Aug 8, 2023
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EXHIBIT A
2023 PEOPLE’S EXPRESS INC.
SCOPE OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Scope of Work Summary:
Current Services
People’s Express Inc. (PEX) is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit that has been providing
transportation services in Southeast Michigan since 2007. The service area began in Northfield
Township and has expanded over the years to include the City of Detroit and portions of
Washtenaw, Livingston, and Oakland counties. Currently, there is a fleet of 40 vehicles and a
staff of 42 full time and 27 part time employees that provide administration, dispatch, and vehicle
operation for the entire PEX service area. Specific to Oakland County, PEX has existing individual
contracts with Milford Township/Village of Milford, Commerce Township/Village of Wolverine
Lake, City of Wixom, Lyon Township, and the City of South Lyon. Each community contract
outlines a unique driving boundary and differing terms of payment. PEX accommodates trips to
non-emergency medical appointments, work, shopping, banking, civic events, entertainment
venues and social activities. In 2022, PEX provided 14,976 rides for residents in participating
Oakland County communities and operated Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1.2023 Scope of Services Utilizing Oakland County Millage Funds
a.In this agreement, the term “Participating Community” is defined to include the
Village of Milford, Milford Township, Commerce Township, Village of Wolverine Lake,
City of Wixom, Lyon Township, and City of South Lyon.
b.PEX shall begin the service as set forth in this Exhibit A within 30 days of the fully
executed agreement.
c.PEX agrees to terminate all contractual obligations with Participating Communities
prior to the start of invoicing Oakland County for service as outlined in this Exhibit A.
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d.PEX shall provide transportation services for residents of the Participating
Communities as outlined in Exhibit B.
e.Trips will be made available based upon mutually acceptable schedule and fares with
the priority being given to seniors aged 55 and older, low-income individuals, persons
with disabilities, and Veterans.
f.Services will be curb-to-curb; however, door-to-door service will be provided for
people with a mobility device and in need of assistance. PEX will not assist clients with
mobility devices up or down stairs; clients must have a ramp to and from the house.
Vehicles will be parked at the curb and the driver will assist the client up and down
the driveway.
g.Riders that require assistance while the driver is operating a vehicle must have an aide
in order to ride with PEX. Riders who have signs of dementia or memory loss must
have an aide as well. Aides ride fare-free.
2.Service Guidelines
a.Observed Holidays include the following: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve
and Christmas Day.
b.Weekday service hours shall be expanded to Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.,
excluding holidays.
c.Weekend service hours shall be expanded to Saturday from 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and
Sunday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
d.Residents in need of transportation for emergency situations may request trips outside
of PEX’s posted service hours and on observed holidays, but trip fulfillment is at the
discretion of PEX based on its capacity to accommodate such trips.
e.Customer service and ride scheduling call center hours shall be Monday-Friday from 8:00
a.m. – 7:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
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f.Riders will schedule trips directly with PEX and an advance notice of 3 business days is
required. Riders can request rides with less advance notice, but trip fulfillment is at the
discretion of PEX based on its capacity to accommodate such trips.
3.Relations of Parties
a.PEX shall meet quarterly, or as deemed necessary, with Oakland County Transit Division
staff and staff/elected officials from Participating Communities. Regular meetings will be
organized by the Oakland County Transit Division.
b.PEX will work in a timely manner to address all concerns related to the contracted services
presented by the Oakland County Transit Division staff and/or staff/elected officials from
Participating Communities.
c.PEX will collaborate with other transportation providers, Oakland County, and local
communities to identify expanded geographic service areas and transfer stops to offer
eligible riders expanded seamless service to other areas of the county.
4.Service Operations
a.PEX will always maintain its equipment in good mechanical condition in conformity with
all applicable safety regulations and will keep all vans and/or buses in clean condition,
and vehicles shall be subject to inspection by Oakland County upon reasonable
demand.
b.PEX warrants that it now has, and will continue to have, during the term of this
agreement, all necessary licenses, certifications, or other documents required by any
federal or state governmental agency which authorize, permit or pertain to the operation
of public transportation service. Verification of such licenses shall be presented to
Oakland County upon demand.
c.PEX will utilize drivers for this service who are properly qualified and lawfully licensed for
the service provided in the vehicles used and have received training. Criminal background
checks will be performed on all drivers. Drivers will display proper courtesy toward
passengers and maintain a neat, clean appearance.
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d.PEX will maintain upon its vehicles appropriate signage or markings so that “People’s
Express” may be identified by users of the service. PEX will abide by the policies and
statements set forth in this agreement.
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EXHIBIT B
2023 PEOPLE’S EXPRESS INC.
TERMS OF PAYMENT
Oakland County Public Transportation Millage Funds:
Total payment not to exceed $1,056,652.17 to Expand Current Services plus Remove Existing
Individual Participating Community Service Boundaries.
1.Terms of Payment for Services:
Payment for the Scope of Work as described in Exhibit A will be as follows: Oakland County
will distribute an amount not to exceed $1,056,652.17 (One Million Fifty-six Thousand Six
Hundred Fifty Two Dollars and Seventeen Cents) in Public Transportation Millage Funds to
People’s Express Inc. (PEX) for the scope of work that is incorporated into this Agreement as
Exhibit A. PEX will receive monthly payments as shown in the Payment Schedule table
below. Except as extended, modified or amended pursuant to Article II and/or Article III of
the Agreement, the Terms of Payment set forth herein shall expire on December 31, 2023.
2.Fee for Transportation Services
The following factors are included in the PEX monthly fee for transportation services:
a.Insurance: Increase insurance coverages to meet the County Contractor Insurance
Requirements as described in Exhibit D.
b.Operations: PEX anticipates an overall increase in operational costs due to expanding
the service area driving boundary, anticipated increase in the overall distance of one-
way trips, and projected increase in ridership.
c.Fuel and Maintenance: PEX shall be responsible for fueling, cleaning and all
maintenance of vehicles. Vehicles shall be maintained consistent with appropriate
industry safety standards.
d.Fares: Adjust the discounted fare for transportation disadvantaged individuals to
$2.00 per one-way trip within the driving boundary to be consistent with other local
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transportation providers in the county. In addition, PEX is also offering a $4.00 fare
per one-way trip within the driving boundary to the general public.
e.Staff: Hire and train additional staff to enhance capacity and deliver quality services.
This includes increasing the number of on-road safety officers, safety supervisors, and
shift supervisors. PEX projects an increase in its total wage expenditures.
f.Hours of Operation: Extend hours of service on weekdays to start three hours earlier
in the morning and four hours later in the evenings (Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. –
9:00 p.m.) to be consistent with the other local providers. PEX is also extending
Saturday hours to offer an additional three hours in the morning and introducing
Sunday hours (Saturday from 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00
p.m.).
g.Customer Service: Extend customer service hours for the PEX call center to take calls
and book trips two hours earlier in the morning during the weekdays (Monday-Friday
from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.) to be consistent with the other local providers.
h.Vehicle Fleet: Take delivery of eight additional ADA compliant Transit vans to expand
the vehicle fleet to meet projected capacity needs and improve service frequency.
i. Collaboration: Work with other local transportation providers and the County Transit
Division to attend regular coordination meetings and explore ways to increase
connectivity, expand geographic service areas, and provide seamless service for riders
from one provider to another.
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3.Payment Schedule
2023
Operations
Transportation
Service
Capital
Expenditures
(Lump Sum)
Municipal
Credit
(Sept-Dec
Credit)
Credit for Other
Operating Funds
As Applicable
Oct* $ 89,000.00 $ - $-$ -
Nov $ 89,000.00 $ - $-$ -
Dec $ 89,000.00 $ - $ -$ -
Jan** $ 89,000.00 $ 735,704.00 $ (35,051.83)$ -
TOTAL $ 356,000.00 $ 735,704.00 $ (35,051.83) $ -
* This payment is for services provided in September 2023 and assumes that the Agreement is
fully ratified and executed in September 2023.
** This payment is adjusted to credit the County for four months of Municipal Credit
reimbursements to PEX from SMART. Assumes total annual Municipal Credit amount of
$105,155.50 from all Participating Communities.
4.Invoices
a.The first payment by the County, after the Agreement is fully executed, will be made
within 30 days of receipt of an invoice from PEX for the amount listed in the Payment
Schedule.
b.Thereafter, PEX shall submit an invoice for payment on or before the fifth day of each
month, with the County making payment no later than 30 days after receipt of an
invoice from PEX.
c.The monthly PEX invoice shall include information regarding the number of riders;
whether riders are seniors, persons with disabilities, low income, Veteran, or general
public; purpose of the ride (medical, work, or shopping); and the dates rides were
provided. Such information shall also be provided to the County upon request.
4.Municipal Credits
The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) contracts with cities,
villages and townships to provide Municipal Credit funds, which are made available to it by
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the Michigan Legislature pursuant to Michigan Public Act 51 of 1951.
a.All available Municipal Credit funds for Participating Communities shall be identified
on the “SMART Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract” as “Services
Purchased from Subcontractor” and shall name “People’s Express” as the
Subcontractor, pursuant to an agreement to be entered into with the local
communities involved. A sample “Municipal Credit Agreement” document for that
purpose, to be executed by the local communities, is attached as Exhibit E.
b.PEX hereby agrees to comply with all SMART Municipal Credit Program requirements,
register with SMART in order to be reimbursed for applicable Participating Community
Municipal Credits, and submit required documentation to SMART which may include
invoices, ridership information, and proof of payment.
c.Municipal Credits shall be shown as revenue for PEX and be credited quarterly on
invoices to Oakland County.
d.PEX agrees to credit the Oakland County invoices quarterly for Municipal Credits
beginning 30 days after the first disbursement from SMART which is on or about
January 2024.
5.Other Operating Funding Assistance
a. PEX agrees to collaborate with the County and other transit providers to seek
additional funding sources and leverage Public Transportation Millage funds. Other
funding sources may include, but are not limited to:
i.Local Bus Operating (LBO): This is an operating assistance program to provide
funds for transportation services in both urbanized and rural areas. State
program funds may be used for operating and administrative assistance. LBO
funds are distributed to eligible public transit agencies according to Act 51.
ii.5310 - Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities: This
federal funding program aims to improve mobility for seniors and individuals
with disabilities by removing barriers to transportation service and expanding
transportation mobility options.
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iii.5311 - Formula Grants for Rural Areas: This federal funding program provides
capital, planning, and operating assistance to support public transportation in
rural areas with populations less than 50,000, where many residents often rely
on public transit to reach their destinations.
b.PEX agrees to credit the Oakland County invoices for any Other Operating Funding
Assistance it receives for the portion of funds used in Oakland County.
6.Fare Collection from the Public
a.PEX shall charge residents of Participating Communities utilizing its service $4.00 per
each one-way trip within the driving boundary as shown on the 2023 PEX Service Area
Map as incorporated in Exhibit A.
b.PEX shall charge seniors aged 55 and older, persons with disabilities, low-income
individuals, and Veterans of Participating Communities a discounted fare of $2.00 per
one-way trip within the driving boundary as shown on the 2023 PEX Service Area Map
as incorporated in Exhibit A.
c.PEX will provide trips outside the driving boundary as shown on the 2023 PEX Service
Area Map incorporated in Exhibit A to residents of Participating Communities at a fare
of $4.00 per one-way trip plus $2.50 per mile driven outside the boundary.
d.PEX will provide trips outside the driving boundary as shown on the 2023 PEX Service
Area Map incorporated in Exhibit A for seniors aged 55 and older, persons with
disabilities, low-income individuals, and Veterans of Participating Communities at a
discounted fare of $2.00 per one-way trip plus a discounted rate of $1.25 per mile
driven outside the boundary.
e.The per mile fee for all one-way out of boundary trips is charged starting at the driving
boundary and ending at the destination and vice versa.
f.Fares for rides will be the sole responsibility of the rider and will be paid at the time
of the ride.
g.Aides or persons assisting either seniors or persons with disabilities will be permitted
to ride at no cost.
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h.All fares paid by eligible residents are to be retained by PEX.
7.Capital Expenditures
a.PEX shall take delivery of eight (8) additional ADA compliant vehicles, hereinafter
referred to as “Project Vehicle(s),” from a State of Michigan approved vendor to
expand and improve service in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
b.Vehicles are anticipated to be delivered within six (6) months of PEX placing the order.
All capital expenditures for the purchase of the Project Vehicle(s) shall be paid by
Oakland County to PEX in a lump sum in an amount not to exceed $735,704.00 (Seven
Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred and Four Dollars) within 30 days of
Oakland County receiving notice of delivery from PEX.
c.PEX agrees to use Project Vehicles for the purposes as stated in Exhibit A, which is
incorporated into this Agreement.
d.PEX agrees to provide all maintenance and repair of these vehicles, consistent with its
responsibilities in Section 2(c), above.
e.Prior to delivery of the Project Vehicle(s), PEX shall provide Oakland County with the
Make, Model and VIN number(s) of the Project Vehicle(s).
f.PEX is to notify Oakland County that they have taken possession of the Project
Vehicle(s) and provide the date that each Project Vehicle(s) is placed in revenue
service.
g.PEX shall notify Oakland County of any changes, collisions or significant damage to the
Project Vehicle(s).
h.PEX shall retain title to Project Vehicles. No Project Vehicles shall be disposed of or
reassigned without prior written approval by Oakland County.
8.Project Vehicle Disposition
The Parties intend and agree that if Oakland County provides funding for capital expenditures
(i.e., vehicles) to PEX and this Agreement is terminated or not renewed before any or all of
the purchased vehicles reach the end of their Minimum Useful Life, as defined herein, or if a
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purchased vehicle is removed from service prior to the end of its Minimum Useful Life, PEX
shall reimburse Oakland County for the Remaining Value of any such vehicle(s) in accordance
with the following:
a.For the purpose of this Agreement, the “Minimum Useful Life” of each purchased
vehicle shall be determined to be five (5) years, beginning on the date the vehicle
is placed into service.
b.The value of each vehicle shall be depreciated on a straight-line basis according to
the time each vehicle has been in service, i.e., twenty percent (20%) depreciation
in value for each year the vehicle has been in service, or any fraction thereof. Thus,
each vehicle will be fully depreciated five (5) years after it is put into service.
c.Correspondingly, the Remaining Value of the vehicle shall be the purchase price
minus depreciation.
d.Any insurance proceeds obtained by PEX in connection with a vehicle which is
permanently taken from service as a result of collision, fire, or other such casualty
shall be applied toward the amount of reimbursement owed to Oakland County.
Oakland County will then work with PEX to determine whether a replacement
vehicle is to be purchased by Oakland County with transit millage funds.
e.No vehicle shall be disposed of before the end of its Minimum Useful Life without
prior Oakland County approval.
f.PEX shall maintain financial and operating records for each vehicle for at least
seven (7) years from the date of its disposal or permanent removal from service.
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EXHIBIT C
2023 PEOPLE’S EXPRESS INC.
PERFORMANCE REPORT TEMPLATE
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EXHIBIT D
2023 PEOPLE’S EXPRESS INC.
CONTRACTOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
During this Contract, the Contractor shall provide and maintain, at their own expense, all
insurance as set forth and marked below, protecting the County against any Claims, as defined
in this Contract. The insurance shall be written for not less than any minimum coverage herein
specified. Limits of insurance required in no way limit the liability of the Contractor.
Primary Coverages
Commercial General Liability Occurrence Form including: (a) Premises and Operations; (b)
Products and Completed Operations (including On and Off Premises Coverage); (c) Personal and
Advertising Injury; (d) Broad Form Property Damage; (e) Broad Form Contractual including
coverage for obligations assumed in this Contract;
$1,000,000 – Each Occurrence Limit
$1,000,000 – Personal & Advertising Injury
$2,000,000 – Products & Completed Operations Aggregate Limit
$2,000,000 – General Aggregate Limit
$ 100,000 – Damage to Premises Rented to You (formally known as Fire Legal Liability)
Workers’ Compensation Insurance with limits statutorily required by any applicable Federal or
State Law and Employers Liability insurance with limits of no less than $500,000 each accident,
$500,000 disease each employee, and $500,000 disease policy limit.
1.☐ Fully Insured or State approved self-insurer.
2.☐ Sole Proprietors must submit a signed Sole Proprietor form.
3.☐ Exempt entities, Partnerships, LLC, etc., must submit a State of Michigan form WC-337
Certificate of Exemption.
Public Transportation Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance covering bodily injury or
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property damage arising out of the use of any owned, hired, or non-owned automobile with a
combined single limit of $5,000,000 each accident. This requirement is waived if there are no
company owned, hired or non-owned automobiles utilized in the performance of this Contract.
Commercial Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $10,000,000 each
occurrence. Umbrella or Excess Liability coverage shall be no less than following form of
primary coverages or broader. This Umbrella/Excess requirement may be met by increasing the
primary Commercial General Liability limits to meet the combined limit requirement.
Employee Dishonesty Bond including Third-Party Employee Theft Insurance Coverage will be
required in the minimum amount of the grant with the County of Oakland named as an
additional insured.
Supplemental Coverages – As Needed
1.Cyber Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000 aggregate
shall be required when the Contractor has access to County IT systems and/or stores County data
electronically.
2.Directors & Officers Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $5,000,000 per claim.
3.Commercial Property Insurance. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and
maintaining insurance covering their equipment and personal property against all physical
damage.
4.Other Insurance Coverages as may be dictated by the provided product/service and
deemed appropriate by the County Risk Management Department.
General Insurance Conditions
The aforementioned insurance shall be endorsed, as applicable, and shall contain the following
terms, conditions, and/or endorsements. All certificates of insurance shall provide evidence of
compliance with all required terms, conditions and/or endorsements.
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AGREEMENT
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DAVID COULTER
1.All policies of insurance shall be on a primary, non-contributory basis with any other
insurance or self-insurance carried by the County;
2.The insurance company(s) issuing the policy(s) shall have no recourse against the County for
subrogation (policy endorsed written waiver), premiums, deductibles, or assessments under
any form. All policies shall be endorsed to provide a written waiver of subrogation in favor
of the County;
3.Any and all deductibles or self-insured retentions shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk of the
Contractor;
4.Contractors shall be responsible for their own property insurance for all equipment and
personal property used and/or stored on County property;
5.The Commercial General Liability and Commercial Automobile Liability policies along with
any required supplemental coverages shall be endorsed to name the County of Oakland and
it officers, directors, employees, appointees and commissioners as additional insured where
permitted by law and policy form;
6.If the Contractor’s insurance policies have higher limits than the minimum coverage
requirements stated in this document the higher limits shall apply and in no way shall limit
the overall liability assumed by the Contractor under contract.
7.The Contractor shall require its contractors or sub-contractors, not protected under the
Contractor’s insurance policies, to procure and maintain insurance with coverages, limits,
provisions, and/or clauses equal to those required in this Contract;
8.Certificates of insurance must be provided no less than ten (10) Business Days prior to the
County’s execution of the Contract and must bear evidence of all required terms, conditions
and endorsements; and provide 30 days’ notice of cancellation/material change
endorsement.
All insurance carriers must be licensed and approved to do business in the State of Michigan
along with the Contractor’s state of domicile and shall have and maintain a minimum A.M.
Best’s rating of A- unless otherwise approved by the County Risk Management Department.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DAVID COULTER
EXHIBIT E
SAMPLE MUNICIPAL CREDIT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI AND
ENTER PUBLIC BODY NAME
This Municipal Credit Agreement ("Agreement") is between Oakland County ("County"), a
Municipal and Cons�tu�onal Corpora�on, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pon�ac, Michigan 48341,
and [Enter Public Body Name] ("Public Body") [Enter Public Body Address]. County and Public
Body may be referred to individually as a “Party” and jointly as "Par�es".
PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS voters passed the Oakland County Public Transportation Millage in 2022 to be
levied at a maximum rate of .95 mills (95 cents per $1,000 in taxable value) for a period of 10 years
extending through 2031 which replaces the local Oakland County Public Transportation Authority
millage; and
WHEREAS an estimated $66,163,000 will be collected in Fiscal Year 2023 that has been
allocated towards supporting and expanding countywide public transportation services; and
WHEREAS millage funds will be disbursed to support current public transportation services
in Oakland County, to create and extend new routes to connect local communities, increase hours
of operation and frequency of service, to fund related capital improvements, and improve transit
opportunities for transportation disadvantaged individuals; and
WHEREAS Oakland County is contracting directly with People’s Express Inc. to provide
enhanced public transportation services in southwest Oakland County in the communities of
Village of Milford, Milford Township, Commerce Township, Village of Wolverine Lake, City of
Wixom, Lyon Township, and City of South Lyon; and
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DAVID COULTER
WHEREAS the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) contracts
with cities, villages and townships to provide Municipal Credit funds for eligible transportation
expenses, which are made available to it by the Michigan Legislature pursuant to Michigan Public
Act 51 of 1951.
WHEREAS pursuant to Exhibit B of the Agreement with People’s Express Inc., it is the
understanding and intent that each Public Body serviced by People’s Express Inc. will elect to
transfer its Municipal Credits in whole to People’s Express Inc. to be directed toward provision of
transportation services to that Public Body and to help defray a portion of the payment by Oakland
County to People’s Express Inc. for those services.
WHEREAS County and Public Body enter into this Agreement pursuant to the Urban
Coopera�on Act of 1967, 1967 Public Act 7, MCL 124.501 et seq., for the purpose of County
distribu�ng a por�on of its Public Transporta�on Millage funds to provide public transporta�on
services for residents of the Public Body.
NOW THEREFORE in light of the mutual promises, obliga�ons, representa�ons, and other
valuable considera�on, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Par�es agree to the
following:
1.Public Body Assurances/Responsibilities.
1.1. Public Body shall dedicate all available Municipal Credit funds as identified on the
“SMART Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract” as “Services Purchased
from Subcontractor” and name “People’s Express Inc.” as the Subcontractor for each
year of the life of the People’s Express contract with Oakland County. Oakland
County shall have the authority to seek enforcement of this agreement in
accordance with all remedies provided by law.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DAVID COULTER
2.Notice.
2.1. All notices required under this contract shall be in writing. Notices shall be effective:
a) the next business day, if personally delivered; b) the third business day, if sent by
U.S. mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; c) the next business day, if sent
by a nationally recognized express courier with a reliable tracking system; or d) the
next business day with a written response or receipt of confirmation, if sent by e-
mail or fax. In each case Notice shall be sent to:
For Public Body:
XXX
For Oakland County:
Eli Cooper
Transit Division Manager
2100 Pontiac Lake Rd, Bldg. 41W
Waterford, MI 48328
With a copy sent to:
Solon Phillips
Corporation Counsel
1200 N. Telegraph Rd, Bldg. 14E
Pontiac, MI 48341
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE, DAVID COULTER
Authoriza�on and Comple�on of Agreement. The Par�es have taken all ac�ons and secured all
approvals and authoriza�ons necessary to execute this Agreement. The persons signing this
Agreement on behalf of each Party represent that they have legal authority to sign this Agreement
and bind the Par�es to the terms and condi�ons contained herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, NAME, TITLE, PUBLIC BODY, hereby acknowledges that he/she has been
authorized by a resolu�on of the PUBLIC BODY, a cer�fied copy of which is atached, to execute
this Agreement on behalf of Public Body and hereby accepts and binds Public Body to the terms
and condi�ons of this Agreement.
EXECUTED: ____________________________________ DATE: _______________
NAME, TITLE
PUBLIC BODY
WITNESSED: ___________________________________ DATE: _______________
PUBLIC BODY
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, David T. Woodward, Chairperson, Oakland County Board of
Commissioners, hereby acknowledges that he has been authorized by a resolu�on of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners to execute this Agreement on behalf of Oakland
County, and hereby accepts and binds Oakland County to the terms and condi�ons of this
Agreement.
EXECUTED: ____________________________________ DATE: _______________
David T. Woodward, Chairperson
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
WITNESSED: ___________________________________ DATE: _______________
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
County of Oakland