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Ferrell
Chief Executive Officer
and General Manager
(513) 632-7510
dferrell@go-metro.com
Dear Ken:
The purpose of this correspondence is to notify you of that SORTA is considering
terminating the above contract between SORTA and Transdev Services, Inc. pursuant to
Seciton 2.28 due to Transdevs breach thereunder. This letter identifies the specific
breaches of Transdev, advises you of the cure period and notifies you of SORTAs action
regarding non-compliant work.
Breaches and Cure Period
You are hereby notified that Transdev has failed to perform its services in compliance
with the contract. Therefore, unless these breaches are cured within 90 days after
receipt of this notice, SORTA may terminate for default under the terms and conditions
of contract 43-14.
Transdevs failures that have necessitated this notice include:
1. Repeated rule and standard operating procedure violations;
2. Failure to develop, submit for approval and implement an acceptable fare
inspection plan (this item was due prior to revenue service commencing);
3. Staffing shortages, including contractually defined key positions;
4. Failure to maintain operational performance requirements (including minimum
headways); and
5. Failure to perform various contractual scope requirements.
SORTA Action
SORTA has issued a task order to its consultant, Transportation Resource Associates
(TRA), to assist in a full review of Cincinnati Streetcar operations. The intent of this task
order is to ensure that all scope requirements in SORTA contract 43-14 are being met
and that all records and required documentation pertaining to Cincinnati Streetcar
operations and maintenance are complete and accurate. It is anticipated that this effort
602 Main Street, Suite 1100
Cincinnati, OH 45202-2549
Mr. Westbrook
January 16, 2016
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Dwight A. Ferrell
CEO & General Manager
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