Des Moines Regional Transit Authority

Application Purpose: Dart Will Utilize Formula 5307 Funds for the Following Projects: Rehabilitation and Renovation of Portions of Its Administration Building (dart Central Station) and Its Maintenance Facility; Architecture and Engineering Services to Support the Rehab/renovation Projects; a Short Range Transportation Planning Study; Continue Lease of 19 Buses From 2016; Charge Eligible Expenses for Preventive Maintenance for Vehicles; Safety and Security Projects; Operating Support.indirect Costs Are Not Being Applied to This Application and Its Scope of Work.this Application Will Also Utilize FFY2022 FFY2023 and FFY2024 Fhwa STBG Funds in the Amount of $1410200; $1400000; and $1355200 Respectively for the Purchase of Rolling Stock.this Application Will Also Utilize FFY2024 Fhwa CRP Funds in the Amount of $3600000 for the Purchase of Rolling Stock.funding Summary:this Application Is for Federal Fiscal Year 2024 5307 Apportionment as Well as STBG and CRP Funds Flexed From Federal Highway Over the Course of Federal Fiscal Years 2022 - 2024.FUNDING:FFY2024 Formula 5307 Funds = $9235128 (local Match = $5758782)FFY2022 STBG Funds Flexed From Highway = $1410200 (local Match = $352550)FFY2023 STBG Funds Flexed From Highway = $1400000 (local Match = $350000)FFY2024 STBG Funds Flexed From Highway = $1355200 (local Match = $338800)FFY2024 CRP Funds Flexed From Highway = $3600000 (local Match = $900000)TOTAL Local Funding = $7700132SOURCE of Local Match: the Local Match for Capital Purchases and Operating Projects Are Provided via Property Taxes (annual Levy). This Application Does Not Include Funds for Research And/or Development Activities.; Activities Performed: Dart Will Utilize Formula 5307 Funds for the Following Projects: Rehabilitation and Renovation of Portions of Its Administration Building (dart Central Station) and Its Maintenance Facility; Architecture and Engineering Services to Support the Rehab/renovation Projects; a Short Range Transportation Planning Study; Continue Lease of 19 Buses From 2016; Charge Eligible Expenses for Preventive Maintenance for Vehicles; Safety and Security Projects; Operating Support.there Is a Total of 13 Heavy-duty Buses Being Replaced on This Grant. Three (3) of the Buses Will Be Less Than 30 Heavy-duty Models. Ten (10) of the Buses Will Be 40 Heavy-duty Models. Six Buses Are Replacements for Vehicles That Have Met Their Useful Life and Are Coming Out of Service or Moving to the Contingency Fleet. 7 of the Vehicles Have Not Met Their Useful Life But Fta Has Granted a Waiver for Early Disposition. Waiver Documentation Is Attached as Part of This Application.federal Funding Is Being Applied on the Ada Buses at 80% Due to the Funding Source for All Buses Being Flexed From Federal Highway (funding Stipulation).in Addition to Ftas Buy America Requirements Under 49 U.s.c. 5323 (J) and 49 CFR Part 661 Which Require That the Steel Iron and Manufactured Goods Used in an Fta-funded Project Are Produced in the United States the Build America Buy America Act (BABA) (public Law 117-58 Div. G 70914(A)) Now Requires That the Construction Materials Used in Infrastructure Projects Are Also Produced in the United States. Refer to Terms and Conditions in Ftas Master Agreement Section 15. the Baba Requirements for Construction Materials Applies to This Grant in Addition to the Buy America Requirements Except to the Extent a Waiver of Either Requirements May Apply.; Expected Outcomes: the Expected Outcomes of These Grant Activities Include Improved Safety Schedule (on-time Performance) and Reliability of the Fleet From the Replacement and Continuation of the Bus Lease. the Replacement of Revenue Vehicles and Miscellaneous Shop Equipment Will Help Ensure That the Fleet and Facilities Are Maintained to Be Able to Meet Our Goals Relating to State of Good Repair and Transit Asset Management.; Intended Beneficiaries: These Projects Will Benefit Transit Riders in the Greater Des Moines Metropolitan Area (darts Service Area).; Subrecipient Activities: There Are No Subrecipient Activities on This Grant.