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CY1998 12/10/1997 I f Mkt r to Ir. �I III i•. flattttp IC. laolljage BRANCH OFFICE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH OFFICE 3117 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY MONROE COUNTY 88820 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY MARATHON,FLORIDA 3050 500 WHITEHEAD STREET PLANTATION KEY,FLORIDA 33070 TEL(305)289-8027 KEY WEST,FLORIDA 33040 TEL(305)852-7145 FAX(305)289-1745 TEL.(305)292-3550 FAX(305)852-7146 FAX(305)295-366D MEMORANDUM TO: Peter Horton, Director Division of Community Services FROM: Isabel C. DeSantis, Deputy Clerk Date: January 9, 1998 At the December 10, 1997 Commissioner's meeting, the Board granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between ---------------Monroe--County and the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, serving as the Community Transportation Coordinator for the State of Florida. Enclosed is a fully executed duplicate original of the above Agreement for your return to the Coordinator. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. cc: County Attorney Finance County Administrator, w/o document File • Effective: to STATE OF FLORIDA COMMISSION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED STANDARD COORDINATION/OPERATOR CONTRACT THIS CONTRACT is entered into between the COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR, Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys designated pursuant to Chapter 427, F.S., to serve the transportation disadvantaged for the community that includes the entire area of Monroe county(ies), and hereinafter referred to as the "Coordinator" and 'r,nrrp Cnunry Rn rd of County Commissioners , hereinafter referred to as the "Agency/Operator". The terms and conditions of this Contract are effective January 1, 199E and will continue through mr mar• z1 19 s WHEREAS, the Coordinator is required, under Rule 41-2, F,A.C., Contractual Arrangements, to provide and/or enter into where cost effective and efficient; to enter into subcontract(s) or to broker transportation services to transportation operators; and WHEREAS, transportation disadvantaged funds includes any local government, state or federal funds that are for the transportation of transportation disadvantaged; and WHEREAS, the Coordinator desires to contract with the Agency/Operator for the provision of transportation services for the transportation disadvantaged; and WHEREAS, the Coordinator believes it to be in the public interest to provide such transportation services through the Agency/Operator for the residents of the service area who are clients of the Agency/Operator; and WHEREAS, the Agency/Operator will provide the Coordinator the opportunity to develop a proposal for any new transportation services needed; and WHEREAS, the Agency/Operator, in an effort to coordinate available resources, will make available transportation services to the Coordinator. WHEREAS, this Contract allows for the provisions of transportation services be provided by the Agency/Operator, in accordance with Chapter 427, F.S., Rule 41-2, SlnndarJ CIXRJ,nal'orvlRm,o( l onl,ect t ronn in F.A.C., and the most current Community Transportation Coordinator policies. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and representations herein, the parties agree as follows: THE AGENCY/OPERATOR SHALL; A. Provide services and vehicles according to the conditions specified in Attachment I• Payment for services shall be made according to attachment 1. B. Coordinate available resources and make available transportation Services to the Coordinator. Such services shall be provided in accordance with Attacnment I. C. Every three (3) months, submit to the Coordinator a Quarterly Year to Date Operating Report (from the. Annual Operating Report) detailing demographic, operational and financial data regarding coordination activities in the designated service area. I ne report shall be prepared on forms provided by the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged, hereinafter Commission, and according to the instructions for the forms. D. Comply with audit and record keeping requirements by : 1. Utilizing the Commission recognized Chart of Accounts defined in the Transportation Accounting Consortium Model JJniform Arc tmti E `; st eir for Rural and Specialized Transnunation Providers tunitoru, accounting system) for all transportation disadvantaged accounting and reporting purposes. Agencies/Operators with existing and equivalent accounting systems are not required to adopt the Chart of Accounts in !feu of their existing Chart of Accounts but shall prepare all reports, invoices, and fiscal documents relating to the transportation disadvantaged functions and activities using the chart of accounts and accounting definitions as outlined in the above referenced manual. 2. Maintaining and filing with the Coordinator such progress, tiscal, inventory and other reports as the Coordinator may require during the period of this contract. 3. By reserving to the Coordinator, the right to conduct finance and compliance audits at any time. Such audits conducted by the Coordinator will be at the expense of the Coordinator. Signora Cnmmnn nmvOpenm, Comma • Imni E. Retain all financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and any other documents pertinent to this Agreement for a period of five (5) years after termination of this Agreement. If an audit has been initiated and audit findings have not been resolved at the end of the five (5) years, the records shall be retained until resolution of the audit findings. The Agency/Operator shall assure that these records shall be subject to inspection, review, or audit at all reasonable times by persons duly authorized by the Coordinator or Commission or this Agreement. The Commission and the Coordinator shall have full access to and the right to examine any of the records and documents during the retention period. F. Comply with Safety Requirements hy: 1. Complying with Section 341.061, F.S., and Rule 14-90, F.A.C., concerning System Safety or complying with Chapter 234.051, F.S., regarding school bus safety requirements for those services provided through a school board; 2. Assuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and Commission policies relating to drug testing, and; 3. Complying with Coordinator's System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) for designated service area. G. Comply with Commission insurance requirements by maintaining at least minimum liability insurance coverage in the amount of$100,000 for any one person and $200,000 per occurrence at all times during the existence of this Contract. Upon the execution of this Contract, the Agency/Operator shall add the Coordinator as an additional named insured to all insurance policies covering vehicles transporting the transportation disadvantaged. In the event of any cancellation or changes in the limits of liability in the insurance policy, the insurance agent or broker shall notify the Coordinator. The Agency/Operator shall furnish the Coordinator written verification of the existence ofsuch insurance coverage prior to the execution of this Contract, or proof of a self insurance program operated by the Agency/Operator. School board vehicle insurance coverage shall be in accordance with Section 234 . 03, F.S. and 234 .211, F.S . Insurance coverage in excess of $1 million per occurrence must be approved by the Coordinator and/or the local Coordinating Board before inclusion in this contract or in the justification of rates and fare structures, s. 41-2 . 006 (1) , FAC. H. Safeguard information by not using or disclosing any information concerning a user of services under this Agreement for any purpose not in conformity with the local, state and federal regulations, including but not limited to 45 CFR, Part 205.50, Swidad Cnndlnmim Open'o, Comnq «. 3 of except upon order of a coun of competent jurisdiction, written consent of the recipient, or his/her responsible parent ur guardian when authorized by law. Protect Civil Rights by: 1. Complying with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, The Agency/Operator gives this assurance in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining federai grants, loans, contracts (except contracts of insurance or guaranty), property, discounts, or other federal financial assistance to programs or activities receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance and agreeing to complete a Civil Rights Compliance Questionnaire if so required by the Coordinator. Agency/Operator shall also assure compliance with: a. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq., which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance. b. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 794, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance. c. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance. d. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq., which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in progi ams or activities receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance. e. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 , P.L. 97-35, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and religion in programs and activities receiving or benefiting from federal financial assistance. f. All regulations, guidelines, and standards lawfully adopted under the above statutes. Sbntlord CoortlmeuoROpo rne, Conuoa Penn 4 EN • g. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, us it may be amended from time to time. 2. Agreeing that compliance with this assurance constitutes a condition of continued receipt of or benefit from federal financial assistance, and that it is binding upon the Agency/Operator, its successors, subcontractors, transferees, and assignees for the period during which such assistance is provided. Assuring that operators, subcontractors, subgrantees, or others with whom the Coordinator arranges to provide services or benefits to participants or employees in connection with any of its programs and activities are not discriminating against those participants ur employees in violation of the above statutes, regulations, guidelines. and standards. in the event of failure to comply, the Agency/Operator agrees that the Coordinator may, at its discretion, seek a court order requiring compliance with the terms of this assurance or seek other appropriate judicial or administrative relief, to include assistance being terminated and further assistance being denied. J. Agency/Operator's obligation to indemnify, defend, and pay for the defense or at the Coordinator's option, to participate and associate with the Coordinator in the defense and trail of any claim and any related settlement negotiations, shall be triggered by the Coordinator's notice of claim for indemnification to the Agency/Operator. Agency/Operator's inability to evaluate liability or its evaluation of liability shall not excuse the Agency/Operator's duty to defend and indemnify within seven days after such notice by the C.00reinator is given by registered mail. Only an adjudication or judgement after the highest appeal is exhausted specifically finding the Coordinator solely negligent shall excuse performance of this provision by the Agency/Operator. .Agency/Operator shall pay all costs and fees related to this obligation and its enforcement by the Coordinator. The Coordinator's failure to notify Agency/Operator of a claim shall not release Agency/Operator of the above duty to defend. K Comply with all standards and performance requirements of the I. The Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (Attachment II); 2. The local Coordinating Board approved Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan and; 3. Any entities that purchase service, smear,'Coordinnt,onfOFrtelor Con1NM Fenn Failure to meet the requirements or obligations set forth in this Contract, and performance requirements established and monitored by the Coordinating Board in the approved Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan shall be due cause tot non-payment of reimbursement invoices until such deficiencies have been addressed or corrected to the satisfaction of the Coordinator. L. Provide Corrective Action. A corrective action notice is a written notice to the Agency/Operator that the Agency/Operator is in breach of certain provisions ot this Contract and that correction is required. Any corrective action notice will specify a reasonable time for corrective action to be completed, The Agency/Operator agrees to implement the Corrective Action specified in the notice and provide written documentation to substantiate the implementation of the Corrective Action. M. All contracts, subcontracts, coordination contracts will he reviewed annually by the Coordinator and local Coordinating Board for conformance with the requirements of this Contract. N. Return to the Coordinator any overpayments due to unearned funds or funds disallowed pursuant to the terms of this Contract that were disbursed to the Agency/Operator by the Coordinator, The Agency/Operator shall return any overpayment within thirty (30) calendar days after either discovery by the Agency/Operator, or notification of the Agency/Operator by the Coordinator or entity purchasing transportation, whichever is earlier. In the event that the Coordinator first discovers an overpayment has been made, the Coordinator will notify the Agency/Operator by letter of such a finding. Should repayment not be made in a timely manner, the Coordinator or purchasing entity will charge interest after thirty (30) calendar days after the date of notification or discovery, or the Coordinator will deduct said amount from future invoices. O. In performing this Contract, the Agency/Operator shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, age, disability, creed, color, sex or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employmentyipgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Agency/Operator shall insert the foregoing provision modified only to show the particular contractual relationship in all its contracts in connection with the development ot operation or the Contract, except contracts for the standard commercial supplies or raw materials, and shall require all such contractors to insert a similar provision in subcontracts relating to the performance of this Standard Coordination Operator Comm Tons Contract, except subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials The Agency/Operator shall post, in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment for Project work, notices setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause. P. By execution of this Contract, the Agency/Operator represents that it has not paid and, also, agrees not to pay, any bonus or commission for the purpose of obtaining an approval of its application for the financing hereunder. Funds disbursed to the Agency/Operator under this Contract shall not be expended for the purpose of lobbying the Legislature, the judicial branch, or a state agency. THE COORDINATOR SHALL: A. Recognize the Agency/Operator as described in Chapter 427, F.S., and Rule 41-2, F.A.C. B. Insure that entities with transportation disadvantaged funds will purchase transportation disadvantaged services through the coordinated system. C. At a minimum, annually monitor the Agency/Operator for insurance, safety and reporting requirements, pursuant to Chapter 427, F.S., and Rule 41-2, F.A.C. The information contained in the Annual Operating Report must be collected, at a minimum,tquarterly from the Agency/Operator. THE OPERATOR AND COORDINATOR FURTHER AGREE: A. Nothing in the Contract shall require the Coordinator to observe or enforce compliance with any provision thereof, perform any other act or do any other thing in contravention of any applicable state law. If any provision of the Contract is found by a court of law to violate any applicable state law, the purchasing entity will at once notify the Coordinator in writing in order that appropriate changes and modification may be made by the Coordinator and the Agency/Operator to the end that the Agency/Operator may proceed as soon as possible with the provision of transportation services. B. If any part or provision of this Contract is held invalid, the remainder of this Contract shall be binding on the parties hereto. C. Termination Conditions: 1. Termination at Will - This Contract may be terminated by either party upon Standard Coordination/Operator Conduct Two7 f • • no less than thirty (30) days notice, without cause. Said notice shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt required, or in person with proof' of delivery. 2. Termination due to Lack of Designation - In the event that the Coordinator so designated by the local Coordinating Board and approved by the Commission, loses its designation, this contract is terminated immediately upon notification to the Agency/Operator. Notice shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person, with proof of delivery. Notice shall be effective upon receipt. 3. Termination due to Disapproval of Memorandum of Agreement - In the event that the Commission does not accept and approve any contracted transportation rates listed within the Memorandum of Agreement, this Contract is terminated immediately upon notification to the Agency/Operator. Notice shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person, with proof of delivery. Notice shall be effective upon receipt. 4. Termination due to Lack of Funds - In the event funds to finance this contract become unavailable, the Coordinator may terminate the contract with no less than twenty-four (24) hours written notice to the Agency/Operator. Notice shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, or in person, with proof of delivery. Notice shall be effective upon receipt. The Coordinator shall be the final authority as to the availability of funds. 5. Termination for Breach - Unless the Agency/Operator's breach is waived by the Coordinator in writing, the Coordinator may, by written notice to the Agency/Operator, terminate this Contract upon no less than twenty-four (24) hours notice. Notice shall be delivered by certified mai1, return receipt requested, or in person with proof of delivery. Waiver by the Coordinator of breach of any provision of this Contract shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other breach and shall,not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this Contract, and shall not act as a waiver or estoppel to enforcement of any provision of this Contract. The provisions herein ao nut limit the Coordinator's right to remedies at law or to damages. • 6. Upon receipt of a notice of termination of this Contract for any reason, the Agency/Operator shall cease service and prepare all final reports and documents required by the terms of this Contract. A final invoice shall be Standard CnuNlnauon'oponior Convu, Fong „r sent to the Coordinator within thirty (30) days after the termination of this Contract. D. Renegotiations or Modifications of this Contract shall only be valid when they have been reduced to writing, duly approved by the Coordinator, and signed by both parties hereto. E. Agency/Operator shall assign no portion of this Contract without the prior written consent of the Coordinator. F. This Contract is the entire agreement between the parties. G. Attachments I and II are an integral part of the Contract and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Contract. All subsequent attachments are of an optional nature. H. Notice and Contact: The name and address of the contract manager for the Coordinator for this Contract is: -; U/ 6 C (,( C, FF ii \LE. WCYS art-64-6 4/ ,Q - 5 r 41A 1-146 V i i-. 3 3 c s v The representative/position of the Agency/Operator responsible for administration of the program under this contract is : Mministrator.. Transportation Monroe County Transportation 5100 College Road, PSB, Wing III Key West, Florida 33040 In the event that different representatives are designated by either parry after execution of this Contract, notice of the name and address of the new representative will be rendered in writing to the other pany and said notification attached to originals of this Contract. This contract and its attachments contain all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties hereto. Standard Coordioaiio&ORnlor Coninct ;pm WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed. AGENCY/OPERATOR: COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR Monroe County Board of County Camtissioners �2n@f e1th1ac/// au ititedie.'q$ (Agency/Operator Name) (Coordinator Name) Lam , /kt1enin a Ha ' ve2e 3v,d ✓O ,& c (h _b . Typed Name of Authorized Individual Typed Name of Authorized Individual p Signatur . Signature: lnir ,Y", /79 Title: Melo( Pco • teIF7 Title: ce APPROVED AS TO FOR AND LE L SUFFICIEN NE . U N . .DATE a 1 .'‘t (SEAL) ATTEST^: DA_NN�Y.L.. KOLHAGE, CCL)EeRKK ,.{. By v006-• — - C. C4OnCL S DEPUTY CLERK Simard CmnamonoNDMroior coniwn Form in of ATTACHMENT I AGENCY/OPERATOR CONTRACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION 1. The Agency/Operator will be able to provide: (Type of Service - ambulatory, non-ambulatory, stretcher) Ambulatory and wheelchair service, oaratransit 2. The Agency/Operator will be available to provide transportation (Days and Hours of availability) bbnday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM • Days Agency/Operator will not be able to provide services; (Holidays and other days not available) Services will not be provided on Saturday and Sunday, or County holidays. 3. Vehicles Agency/Operator will use to transport all passengers (Vehicle Inventory attached) See attached. 4. Vehicle/Equipment Standards (if any) (Identify standards such as functioning air conditions/heating, grab rails, stanchions, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, adequate communication equipment) Vehicles were purchased with oaratransit specifications and include equipment options deemed necessary for that service. 5. Driver Requirements (if any) (Identify requirements of drivers such as current license, vision, dress, specialized training, relationship with riders - provide assistance, physical contact, communication) Drivers and sub-drivers are required to have a CDL B Driver's License with airbrake and passenger endorsements. Drivers/sub-drivers are required to pass physicals and drug tests. 6. Training (Identify required training of all personnel, including drivers, reservations, etc. Also provide how often this training is required and how it will be provided to operator's employees). Drivers and sub-drivers are trained prior to releasing to drive. This training usually takes about two weeks. 7. Agency/Operator' fare structure (Identify fare structure and what services are eligible and ineligible) $5.70 per trip plus $.31 per mile when trips are five or more miles. 8. Billing/Invoicing and Reimbursement procedure for Agency/Operator. (When, how often, what reports if any should be submitted) Will provide detailed invoice to LTC weekly. 9. Reporting Requirements (Include all Requirements of Commission, Coordinator, Local Coordinating Board and any Entities purchasing transportation.) Will comply with all requirements. co J x U7 W J U_ 2 W LL 00 0000000 0000 0000 y r r r m m v m m N m m N 2 W H H K 000 N N W' N N 0 N 0 N0 w = _ = W W 0 W W = W I W 000 H H V H H U' I- 0 I- _ _ _ N J J O J J = N N J ZZZWWWWW Z m m W Z m W o > m < < H Q C > m m < > m < m I� I Io WWWWWWWWWWWWW aW Q 000000000 0000 0000 'LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LLLLLL rj } m m m M v v (O ( O) M M v O) M V M m m m m m mm m m m m m m m m m N M r (o v m o v v V N (NO V N m : o * W MO ( O LO m (OY) (OO mO mm 7M W M M m V (O I- M m m m v v (O M N N J (NO (NO (NON (MD OO) NU (NON N (MO (NOt000r NI N- N- m 0r � vm (o H v v v m m m m N v m m m v m m m 0 MwcorLoNimmv mApv inorTx z o o v n m o m 'N m M N m M m 0 s m W mm2m < Ormm mmmQ co < o - 2 2 Y Z 2 2 Y 2 2 Y I Y m x aa2F- � ZZ a W mrrmr m M 7o xOxx m � vo x 2 x 2 m m x LL LL 2 2 2 2 m 2 2 2 U v v v o N- N- m O O v o O r v 0 p N- N V) (O W M M M M W M M W W (O W M W > 222Y -, aYY 2YY -, SY Y H H H 0 0 0 Q 0 0 H 0 0 0 H 0 0 0 LL LL LL LL W LLLL LLLL LL LLLL LL LL LL LL LL . . . . . r r r rN 'crW r r r r t m M M M m N 7 V v M m M (OO M M r MMMNMMMrr M N N m M N m N rfl- rJ . . CO OD r r CO U) U) r r r r r r w- r N- jt M N Iw- m m N N- M 7 m m I- (O N m v 0 0 0 m N- W W m m O m m N- O m m 0 a > 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O�y 0 0 0 0 0a y 000000000 0 .000 ,a 000 , m m m m m m m m m m m ,m m m m m m •' ATTACHMENT II The Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Standards and Performance Requirements Pursuant to Rule 41-2.006, Florida Administrative Code, the Community Transportation Coordinator and any Transportation Operator/Agency from whom service is purchased or arranged by the Community Transportation Coordinator shall adhere to Commission approved standards. These standards shall include: (a) Drug and alcohol testing for safety sensitive job positions within the coordinated system regarding pre-employment, randomization, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion as required by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration; (b) An escort ofa passenger and dependent children are to be transported as locally negotiated and identified in the local Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan; (c) Child restraint devices shall be determined locally as to their use, responsibility, and cost of such device in the local Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan, (d) Passenger property that can be carried by the passenger and/or driver in one trip and can be'safely be stowed on the vehicle, shall be allowed to be transported with the passenger at no additional charge. Additional requirements may be negotiated for carrying and loading rider property beyond this amount. Passenger property does not include wheelchairs, child seats, stretchers, secured oxygen, personal assistive devices, or intravenous devices; (e) Vehicle transfer points shall provide shelter, security, and safety of passengers; (f) A local toll free phone number for complaints or grievances shall be posted inside the vehicle. The local complaint process shall be outlined as a section in the local Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan including, advising the dissatisfied person about the Comrn ssion's Ombudsman Program as a step within the process as approved by the local Coordinating Board; (g) Out of service area trips shall be provided when determined locally and approved by the local Coordinating Board, except in Instances where lucan ordinances prohibit such trips; (h) Interior of all vehicles shall be free from dirt, grime, oil, trash, torn upholstery, damaged or broken seats, protruding metal or other objects or materials which could soil items placed in the vehicle or provide discomfort for the Dasseneer • (I) Billing requirements of the Community Transportation Coordinator to subcontractors shall be determined locally by the local Coordinating Board and provided in the local "transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan. All bills shall be paid within 15 calendar days to subcontractors, after receipt of said payment by the Community Transportation Coordinator, except in instances where the Community Transportation Coordinator is a non-governmental entity; (j) Passenger/trip data base must be maintained or accessible by the Community Transportation Coordinator on each rider being transported within the system; (k) Adequate seating for paratransit services shall be provided to each rider and escort, child, or personal care attendant, and no more passengers than the registered passenger seating capacity shall be scheduled or transported in a vehicle at any time. For transit services provided by transit vehicles, adequate seating or standing space will be provided to each rider and escort, child, or personal care attendant, and no more passengers than the registered passenger seating or standing capacity shall be scheduled or transported in a vehicle at any time, (1) Drivers for paratransit services, including coordination contractors, shall be required to announce and identify themselves by name and company in a manner that is conducive to communications with the specific passenger, upon pickup of each rider, group of riders, or representative, guardian, or associate of the rider, except in situations where the driver regularly transports the rider on a recurring basis, Each driver must have photo identification that is in view of the passenger. Name patches, inscriptions or badges that affix to driver clothing are acceptable. For transit services, the driver photo identification shall be in a conspicuous location in the vehicle; (m) The paratransit driver shall provide the passenger with boarding assistance, if necessary or requested, to the seating portion of the vehicle. The boarding assistance shall include opening the vehicle door, fastening the seat belt or utilization of wheel chair securement devices, storage of mobility assistive devices, and closing the vehicle door. In certain paratransit service categories, the driver may also be required to open and close doors to buildings, except in situations in which assistance in opening/closing building doors would not be safe for passengers remaining on the vehicle. Assisted access must be in a dignified manner. Drivers may not assist wheelchair up or down more than one step, unless it can be performed safely as determined by the passenger, guardian, and driver, (n) All vehicles ordered or put into service after adoption of this section or the Rule, and providing service within the coordinated system, shall be equipped with two- way communications in good working order and be audible to the driver at all times to the base. All vehicles that are itut equtoped with two-way communications shall have two years to be in compliance atter me adoption date of this section of the Rule; (o) All vehicles ordered or put into service after the adoption of this section of the Rule, and providing service within the coordinated system, shall have working air conditioners and heaters in each vehicle. Vehicles that do not have a working air conditioner or heater will be scheduled for repair or replacement as soon as possible. All vehicles that are not equipped with an air conditioner andior heater shall have two years to be in compliance after the adoption date of this section of the Rule; (r) First Aid shall be determined locally and provided in the local Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan; and (s) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation shall be determined locally and provided in the local Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan.