D. Other Considerations

1. Quality of service issues will be maintained by the private sector as measured by the performance standards in the Request for Proposal.
2. Since the successful competitive bidder will be the sole proprietor, non-compliance with the provisions of the service contract will result in penalties being levied on the private operator (e.g., Performance Bond).
3. All service contracts will be approved by the Muncie Public Transportation Corporation's Board of Directors.
4. The provisions imposed by the Federal government as terms of the grant agreement between the Corporation and UMTA to include but not be limited to the following provisions: 13C, 504, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all other Applicable Federal Assurances shall be adhered to.

III. When comparing service proposals, the Muncie Public Transportation Corporation will ensure that non-profit proposals, including the Muncie Public Transportation Corporation's proposal, will include taxes, operating subsidies, capital grants, use of public facilities and insurance in the cost comparisons.

IV. The Muncie Public Transportation Corporation's private sector policy process, Requests For Proposals (RFP) and contract negotiations with the private sector will ensure the following planning procedures have been met.

A. Notification of all private sector firms of the Muncie Public Transportation Corporation's intent to involve them in the planning and provision of transit/paratransit service in the City of Muncie, Indiana;
B. Reasonable time for comment will be provided once the process has been developed;
C. Public hearings will be conducted as required by Muncie Public Transportation Corporation policy and State and Federal Law;
D. Consideration will be given to all reasonable comments and views expressed as a result of the above stated participation;
E. The State's open records law will be followed to ensure public access to the final program.

V. An appeals process to resolve complaints and disputes with private sector firms will involve Muncie Public Transportation Corporation Counsel and the Board of Directors.

A. A majority vote of the Muncie Public Transportation Board of Directors shall determine the final decision.