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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22A - CHARTER BUSREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JULY 2, 2007 TITLE CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR CHARTER BUS SERVICES (SPEC. NO. 03-041) /~~ CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1~' Reading ^ Ordinance on Intl Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Renew the contract with Certified Transportation Services, Inc., for charter bus services for a one-year period in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000. DISCUSSION The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency utilizes charter bus services for youth excursions and transportation to Zoo Camps. Coach buses with restroom facilities are used for excursions that require one hour or more of travel time. Shuttle buses are used for trips lasting less than one hour. On June 2, 2003, the City Council awarded a contract to Certified Transportation Services, Inc., a Santa Ana vendor, for a two-year period with provision for three, one-year renewals. The vendor has agreed to renew the contract; however, the vendor has requested a four percent increase due to the rising costs of fuel and insurance. The vendor has performed satisfactorily during the past contract period, and staff recommends the final renewal of the contract. FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the proposed fiscal year 2007-2008 Recreation Other Contractual Services account (account no. 11-275-6291). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Gerardo Moue Executive Di ector Parks, Rec. & Comm. Svcs. Agency ~A,n-u.~ ~c~rL~C - r Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency GM/WO/03-041RF.8:uc 2 2A-1 22A-2