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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 18, 2014 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD TO SVM, LP FOR PREPAID GASOLINE CARDS (SPEC. NO. 14 -073) (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7,6) CITY MANA R RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1�' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Award a contract with SVM, LP for the purchase of prepaid gasoline cards for a two -year period, with provision for two one -year renewals, in the annual amount not to exceed $40,000, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. DISCUSSION The Community Development Agency's Santa Ana W /O /R/K Center manages several programs including the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Participant clients are offered 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. In addition, the Personnel Services Agency purchases gift cards from SVM as employee incentives for the Commuter Service Program. Other departments may also opt to purchase gift cards from SVM for various incentive programs. SVM, LP, a provider of major gas cards and merchant gift 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. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports efforts to meet Goal #7 Team Santa Ana, Objective #6, provide a positive workplace environment that supports the health of its employees and celebrates its success. 22A -1