Resolution approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), and New Flyer of America, Inc. to procure 94 40-foot low floor hybrid electric coaches, along with spare parts, special tools, manuals, training, and telematics licenses through a cooperative purchasing agreement established by the State of Washington for an amount not to exceed $117,751,398 for term not to exceed five years effective upon approval of this Resolution; and authorizing SFMTA to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the public benefits accruing to the SFMTA and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Resolution.

SFMTA began a transformative fleet replacement program by purchasing 112 40-foot hybrid electric coaches, which are now reaching the end of their useful life.

The SFMTA Board approved a revised Zero Emission Vehicle Policy committing to procure zero-emissions vehicles and continue to procure trolley buses.

SFMTA staff determined it was in the City's best interest to utilize the Washington State cooperative purchasing agreement for bus procurement.

SFMTA determined that the bus procurement contract is not a 'project' under CEQA, allowing it to proceed without further environmental review.

The SFMTA Board authorized the Director of Transportation to execute a contract with New Flyer of America, Inc. for the procurement of 94 hybrid electric coaches.

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for the procurement of the buses.

The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving the agreement with New Flyer for the bus procurement.

The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the agreement for the procurement of the buses.