Item 6-D
Council Meeting: April 13, 1999 Santa Monica, California
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Reject all Bids to Provide Transit Bus Advertising Concession, Bid #2746
Introduction
This report recommends rejection of all bids for a five-year advertising concession on Santa Monica
=s Big Blue Buses with three one-year renewal options.Background
On February 25 and 26, 1999, in accordance with City Charter and Municipal Code provisions, Notices Inviting Bids were published for a five-year concession, with three additional one-year options, for advertising on the inside and outside of Santa Monica
=s Big Blue Buses. The one-year options may be exercised unilaterally by the City. Proposal forms were mailed to seven potential concessionaires. Five proposals were received.The City received protests regarding the opening of the bids. Due to unresolvable questions concerning when certain bids were received, it is necessary to reject all bids and rebid the requirement. The City Attorney concurs with this action.
Budget/Financial Impact
This recommendation has no budget/financial impact.
Recommendation
It is recommended that Council reject all bids for Bid #2746 and direct staff to rebid the requirement.
Prepared By: Pam Wortham, Purchasing Agent
Margarita Lee, Buyer
Stephanie Negriff, Transit Development Manager