City of North Miami Beach currently utilize the services of PROTRANSPORTATION d/b/a PROKEL to manage operate and maintain City’s NMB Line Trolley free trolley transportation services in accordance with the routes A, B, C , D1, D2 and E  and its equipment in compliance with City operating policies and local ordinances.

On September 15, 2020, City Commission adopted resolution R2020-78 approving a contract between the City and PROTRANSPORTATION, Inc d/b/for three-year term with two one-year options to renew for the operations and maintenance services for Routes A, B, C, D1 and D; subsequently amending the contract to add trolley E.

 On March 19, 2024, City Commission approved resolution R2024-44 to exercise first renewal to the previously approved contract with Prokel for an estimated annual expenditure of $1,925,688.00 to provide trolley operations and maintenance services. To continue providing trolley operation and maintenance services paid through the City Citizens Independent Transportation Trust (CITT Funds) the Public Works Transit Division desires to exercise the second and final one-year renewal term for Routes A, B, C, D1, D2 and E, to modify the terms of the option year that the City may cancel at the end of each 90 day period upon 30 day notice.

The Public Works Director and Chief Procurement Officer recommend that the City Commission approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the second and final Contract Renewal for a 90 days period to further review the City’s trolley investment. This includes a thorough review of ridership, trolley maintenance and repair, new equipment costs, advertising revenue, etc.  

90 day (3 Month) renewal including 1 trolley lease fee is $460,522.0