REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Amend an Existing Service Agreement with Haute Cuisine, Inc., Increasing the Contract Amount to $297,000 and Extending the Term for the Senior Center Lunch Program (F26-108)
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff requests approval of a Second Amendment to the Service Agreement with Haute Cuisine, Inc. to extend the agreement through January 25, 2027, and increase the not-to-exceed amount from $198,000 to $297,000. This amendment will allow the Senior Center Lunch Program to continue without interruption while staff develops a new competitive solicitation for the next multi-year agreement.
EXISTING POLICY
Pursuant to Chapter 2.08 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, contracts for this type of service are awarded pursuant to a Request for Proposals (RFP) best value process, unless otherwise exempt from the competitive bidding process. Additionally, City Council approval is required for the procurement of goods and/or services exceeding $250,000 in any one transaction.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonable foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Sunnyvale Senior Center is a 23,000-square-foot facility that includes a multi-purpose room, kitchen, lounge, fitness area, health counseling rooms, multi-use activity rooms, and administrative offices. The facility serves as a central gathering place for Sunnyvale seniors and hosts ongoing programs, special events, and community activities.
For many years, the City has provided a nutritious lunch program at the Senior Center, offering both nutritional and social benefits for older adults. Participants rely on this program as an affordable and consistent source of balanced meals and social con...
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