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REQUEST FOR Q _ COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ ~ ' CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: DECEMBER 7, 2009 TITLE: APPROVED ? As Recommended CONTRACT AWARD FOR PREPAID ? As Amended sc ? Ordinance on 1 Reading GASOLINE CARDS ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading (SPEC . NO . 0 9 - 0 51) ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO ~ FILE NUMBER CI Y MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Award a contract to SVM, LP for the purchase of prepaid gasoline cards for a two-year period, with provision for two one-year renewals, in an annual amount not to exceed $85,000. DISCUSSION The Community Development Agency's Santa Ana WJO/R/K Center manages several programs including Workforce Investment Act (WIA), American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and special projects. Participant clients are offered a variety of supportive services including gasoline vouchers to facilitate their ability to find and retain employment. The prepaid gasoline-only card program enables clients to purchase competitively priced gasoline at their local neighborhood gas stations as opposed to a single station. Based on the receipt of the ARRA Workforce funds, the number of prepaid gasoline cards issued to eligible clients has increased. Approval of the contract will allow the City to continue to provide gas cards to program participants. SVM, LP, a provider of major brand gift and theater discount cards, is the sole source provider for Chevron prepaid gasoline cards. Chevron was selected based on their low surcharge fee and numerous locations throughout Orange County. Personnel Services Agency also purchases various gift cards from SVM as employee incentives for the Ride Share Program. Other departments may also opt to purchase gift cards from SVM for various incentive programs. 22C-1