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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />JULY 2, 2012 <br />TITLE: <br />CONTRACT RENEWAL TO CERTIFIED <br />TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR <br />CHARTER BUS SERVICE <br />(SPEC. NO. 08-046) <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />? As Recommended <br />? As Amended <br />? Ordinance on 1'? Reading <br />? Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />? Implementing Resolution <br />? Set Public Hearing For_ <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Renew the contract with Certified Transportation Services, Inc. for charter bus service in an <br />amount not to exceed $55,000. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Parks, Recreations and Community Services Agency utilizes charter bus services for youth <br />excursions, Zoo Camp excursions, and OCTA Senior Mobility Program transportation needs. <br />Additionally, the Police Athletic and Activities League (PAAL) under the California Gang <br />Reduction, Intervention and Prevention Program (CAL-GRIP) grant uses charter bus services for <br />excursions throughout the school year, with an increase in use during an eight week summer <br />program. <br />On August 1, 2008, the City Council awarded a contract to Certified Transportation Services Inc. <br />for a one-year period with provision for four, one-year renewals. Certified Transportation <br />Services Inc., a Santa Ana vendor, has performed satisfactorily during the past contract period <br />however the vendor has requested a 1.6 percent increase to cover the higher cost of fuel. Staff <br />recommends the final renewal of the contract with the contract held at last year's amount of <br />$55,000 based on usage this period. The annual amount is based upon past usage and staff's <br />projection for the next year. <br />22C-1