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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2026.03.11 - 42786 AGENDA ITEM: Amendment 2026-1 of Public Transportation Agreement with Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA) DEPARTMENT: Economic Development - Oakland County Transit Division MEETING: Board of Commissioners DATE: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 6:00 PM - Click to View Agenda ITEM SUMMARY SHEET COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD Resolution #2026-6280 Motion to approve Amendment 2026-1 to the Public Transportation Agreement between Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA) and Oakland County; amend Section 8 (Facility Expenditures) of Exhibit B with new subsection (f); further, authorize the Chair of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to execute the Amendment on behalf of Oakland County. ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY Interlocal Agreement Brendan Johnson INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA) and Oakland County have agreed to Amendment 2026-1 to the Public Transportation Agreement set forth in the attached Amendment, to add a new subsection (f) to Section 8 of Exhibit B. The parties acknowledge that Exhibit B Budget subsection 8 (f) was inadvertently omitted from the contract. POLICY ANALYSIS On October 30, 2025, the Board of Commissioners approved Resolution #2025-5835 with WOTA to provide public transportation services in Oakland County. After execution, it was discovered that Subsection 8. (f) of Exhibit B (WOTA Budget) was inadvertently omitted from the Contract. This amendment corrects that omission. • This subsection addresses compliance with Oakland County’s Competitive Bid Requirements when hiring third parties to complete facility work. • There is no financial impact from this amendment. FISCAL IMPACT: No Budget Amendment Needed Committee members can contact Barbara Winter, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at 248.821.3065 or winterb@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 - 3/11/2026 AGENDA DEADLINE: 02/25/2026 4:30 PM ATTACHMENTS 1. 2026-1 WOTA Contract Amendment 02132026 partially Executed COMMITTEE TRACKING 2026-02-27 Oakland County Transit - Report to Economic Development & Infrastructure 2026-03-04 Economic Development & Infrastructure - Recommend to Board 2026-03-11 Full Board - Adopt Motioned by: Commissioner Christine Long Seconded by: Commissioner Linnie Taylor Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, Kristen Nelson, Angela Powell, Robert Smiley, Yolanda Smith Charles, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert, David Woodward (16) No: None (0) Abstain: None (0) Absent: Michael Gingell, Brendan Johnson, William Miller III (3) Passed OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID COULTER Transit Division (248) 975-9876 | OaklandCountyTransit@oakgov.com AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL CONTRACT: CON00011791 AMENDMENT: 2026-1 AMENDMENT DATE: January 13, 2026 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 Western Oakland Transportation Authority 250 W. Livingston Rd Highland, MI 48357 0000040410 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 (the “Contract”). 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 agree 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. 2.1 The Parties acknowledge that Subsection 8. (f) of Exhibit B (WOTA Budget) was inadvertently omitted from the Contract, though they intended for it to be included. 3.0 Description of Change: 3.1 Exhibit B (WOTA Budget) of the Contract is amended to add a new subsection (f) to Section 8 (Facility Expenditures), which shall read as follows: OAKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE DAVID COULTER Transit Division (248) 975-9876 | OaklandCountyTransit@oakgov.com Page 2 of 3 AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT “f. WOTA shall comply with Oakland County’s Competitive Public Bid Requirements when hiring third parties to complete facility work: i. Requirement for Competitive Bidding: WOTA shall not engage any third parties to perform any services without first conducting a competitive public bidding process. ii. Bid Process: 1. WOTA shall prepare and issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the services to be performed, which shall be publicly advertised to ensure broad competition. 2. The RFP must include a comprehensive description of the services to be performed, selection criteria, and submission deadlines. The advertisement must remain open for a minimum of 30 days to allow adequate time for potential bidders to respond. iii. Selection of Vendor: WOTA shall evaluate all bids received based on the criteria outlined in the RFP. The selection of the winning bid shall prioritize quality, cost- effectiveness, and the vendor’s qualifications. A written record of the evaluation process and the rationale for selecting the chosen vendor must be maintained. iv. Compliance and Accountability: WOTA is responsible for ensuring that all services performed comply with applicable laws and regulations.” 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 of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned hereby execute this Amendment on behalf of the County and Contractor and, by doing so legally obligate and bind the County and Contractor to the terms and conditions of this Amendment. Authorization and Completion of Amendment. The Parties have taken all actions and secured all approvals necessary to authorize and complete this Amendment of Interlocal Contract. The persons signing this Amendment on behalf of each Part y have legal authority to sign this Amendment and bind the Parties to the terms and conditions contained herein.