City of Nashua, New Hampshire Nashua Transit System
and
Town of Hudson, New Hampshire
AGREEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
July 1, 2022 thru June 30, 2023
This agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Nashua, Nashua Transit
System (NTS), (“Provider”): and the Town of Hudson, New Hampshire, (“Town”):
1,
PERIOD
The period of performance of this agreement shall begin on July 1, 2022 and shall terminate
automatically on June 30, 2023.
UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORK
The Provider understands that the Town is seeking demand response transportation
services for eligible citizens, including disabled citizens and senior citizens to and from
locations in Hudson, Nashua, and Merrimack, and their home. This service is principally
used to gain access to adult day care, non-emergency medical appointments, groceries,
pharmacies and employment. Service will be available Monday through Friday, and
excluding Holidays as defined by the Provider (days service is available are the “Service
Days”). The hours of operation for service shall be Monday through Friday 8AM — 5PM
including travel time to/from the Nashua garage.
RIDER ELIGIBILITY
A “Qualified Rider” shall mean any person residing in the Town who has submitted a
completed application for demand response services in compliance with FTA 5307
funding requirements. Individuals permanently residing in long-term care facilities (i.e.
nursing homes) are, however, excluded from being a “Qualificd Rider.”
Qualified Rider applications will be emailed or otherwise delivered to the requesting Town
citizen by the Provider, the Town, or private medical offices or hospice centers.
Completed applications shall be emailed or delivered in hardcopy to a designated person
at the Provider.
PROVIDER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The Provider shall provide shared ride service to Qualified Riders that is scheduled
daily on Service Days as efficiently as possible based on demand for pick-ups and
drop-offs.
B. The Provider shall notify the Town as soon as possible of emergencies that may
interrupt the transportation schedule.
