REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Award of Contract for Gymnastics Instruction Services and Camp Programs (F16-101)
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested to award a contract for gymnastics instruction services and camp programs offered to the public through the City's Community Services Division to California Sports Center for a two-year period, with an option to renew for one additional one-year period.
EXISTING POLICY
Section 2.08.070(b) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code allows exemptions from competitive bidding in certain circumstances, including professional or specialized services such as recreation instructors.
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 reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
It is typical to contract with private firms to teach Community Services Division classes and camps. The revenue generated by the programs is shared between the City and the contracting firm. On February 26, 2013, Council approved the award of a contract to California Sports Center (RTC No. 13-043) for recreational gymnastics classes. This contract is due to expire on April 30, 2016; and therefore, staff requests the award of a new contract.
Since contracting with California Sports Center, the City has seen a significant increase in gymnastics class enrollment with a corresponding increase in revenue generated by the program. In FY 2014/15, the program had 3,075 participants, an increase of 17% over FY 2013/14, which had 2,619 participants. As gymnastics will be a highlight of the 2016 Summer Olympics, staff also anticipates an increase in participation, based on the increased interest in the program that occurred after the last Olymp...
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