Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2025-0133 TVMs & Validators to Flowbird America, Inc., the sole authorized distributor and provider for FlowBird Axio validators, Strada Ticket Vending Machines, and Flowbird software support and maintenance for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $2,219,995.49. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $848,995.49 for the term, which represents a 61.93% increase due additional ticket vending machines, validators as well as price increases for goods and services provided under this contract. Department: Mass Transit- Sun Metro Award to: Flowbird America, Inc. City & State: Moorestown, NJ Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $2,219,995.49 Initial Term Estimated Award: $2,219,995.49 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award: $2,219,995.49 Account(s): 560-3215-580100-60050-P6018- P60FTA113-G60235339 Funding Source(s): FTA Formula 5339 District(s): All Non-Competitive Procurement under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022 - (7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source - (D) captive replacement parts or components for equipment. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Sun Metro departments recommend award as indicated to Flowbird America, Inc., under the exemption listed above. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award.

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Amount

$849K

Runs until

November 17, 2028 2 years away date calculated from a contract term stated in the record, not quoted directly

Type

purchase

Field

Technology

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Committee

Mass Transit Department Board

Requested by

Sun Metro Mass Transit

Introduced

November 17, 2025

On agenda

December 2, 2025

Where it was heard

Mass Transit Department Board Dec 2, 2025 Approve Pass

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