HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-08-23 - AGENDA REPORTS - BUS BIKE RACKS CONTR (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Agenda Item:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
64
Bob Murphy
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
August 23, 2005
AWARD CONTRACT FOR BIKE RACKS ON BUSES
Field Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council award contract to Sportworks, Inc. for the purchase and installation of 34 bicycle
racks for buses including option two. Option two includes an additional 20 three -bike racks for
replacement/upgrade of the bus fleet. Appropriate $55,700.00 from Fund 801 to 5400-8615.
Authorize City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute all documents, subject to City
Attorney approval.
In order to serve our citizens with additional transportation opportunities, Santa Clarita Transit
will retrofit all local buses with bicycle racks. These racks can extend a bicyclist's travel range
throughout our transit system routes and the City's bike trails.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City currently has federal funds programmed in grants to cover 80 percent of the cost of
these bicycle racks. In addition, Transit Fund 801 provides funds to cover the required 20
percent local match portion of the cost. The contract cost including retrofitting all local buses,
spare racks, and 10% contingency purchase amount is not to exceed $55,700. No general funds
will be used for this procurement.
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