REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Award of a Contract to California Sports Center for Gymnastics Instruction Services (F18-146)
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested to award a two-year contract to California Sports Center of San Jose for gymnastics instruction services and camp programs offered to the public through the Department of Library and Community Services, with an option to renew for three additional one-year periods, provided pricing and service remain acceptable to the City.
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 competitive bidding. Additionally, City Council approval is required for the procurement of goods and/or services exceeding $100,000 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 reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In providing recreation services, the City contracts with private firms to teach recreation classes and camps. The revenue generated by these programs are shared between the City and the contracting firm. The City has successfully contracted with California Sports Center to provide gymnastic classes and camps for more than a decade, during which time the contractor has established a strong following. The contractor currently offers over 125 gymnastic classes during each two-month session, while providing instructional camps throughout the year. Enrollment in the gymnastic programs has experienced significant increase over the last few years, corresponding to an increase in revenue generated by the program, which is anticipated...
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