TRANSIT CONTRACTING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NASHUA NH
AND
FIRST TRANSIT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the City of Nashua, (CITY) and FIRST
TRANSIT ("CONTRACTOR'") as of
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the CITY is desirous of obtaining a qualified transit contracting company for the operation
of the City of Nashua Fixed Route & Paratransit Services, (“FRPS”); and
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR is desirous of providing such operational services;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and covenants and agreements of each
of the parties herein set forth, the parties do agree as follows:
1. Contractor Services
The CITY does hereby engage and retain the CONTRACTOR to operate its FRPS, pursuant to this
Agreement and per the conditions set forth herein.
2. Commencement and Term
This Agreement shall become effective on July 1, 2019 and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2024
with the option to extend for up to three (3) years at one (1) year intervals. An option to extend will be
presumed exercised unless either party notifies the other in writing at least nine (9) months prior to the end
of the then-current contract year (July 1 — June 30) of its intent not to extend.
3. Scope of Services
The CONTRACTOR shall directly operate the FRPS.
The CONTRACTOR will ensure the delivery of the highest quality FRPS. Such service delivery shall
comply with all applicable local, state and federal ordinances, laws and regulations.
Delivery of quality operations/supervisory. service by CONTRACTOR shall include employment,
supervision, and management of at least the following positions: General Manager, Operations Safety
Manager, Transit Clerk to staff the Transit Center, and all dispatchers and operators.
The CONTRACTOR shail ensure that FRPS are not missed due to personnel deficiencies. Operations
management shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, adequate personnel to maintain quality
service, on-going training of bus operators and staff, and adequate supervisory staffing.
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