SCMTD February 2004 Board of Directors Agendas - Santa Cruz ...

SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT
DATE: February 27, 2004
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Board of Directors
Tom Stickel, Manager of Fleet Maintenance
CONSIDER AMENDING DAY WIRELESS SYSTEMS CONTRACT
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
District staff is recommending that the Board of Directors authorize the General Manager
to execute an amendment to the contract with Day Wireless Systems to extend the term of
the contract for one (1) additional year.
II.
SUMMARY OF ISSUES
• The District has a contract (#99-10) with Day Wireless Systems for radio
maintenance services.
• At the option of the District, this contract may be renewed for four (4) additional oneyear
terms under the same terms and conditions.
• Day Wireless Systems has indicated that they are interested in extending the contract
an additional year to March 31, 2005.
III.
DISCUSSION
The District’s current contract (#99-10) with Day Wireless Systems for radio maintenance
service is due to expire on March 31, 2004. Day Wireless Systems has provided excellent service
under this contract. An extension of the contract would be advantageous to the District. Section
5.01 of the contract allows the District the option to renew the contract under the same terms and
conditions for four (4) additional one-year terms. Day Wireless Systems has also reviewed the
contract and has indicated their desire to extend the contract for one additional year. It is
recommended that the Board of Directors authorize the General Manager to execute an
amendment to the contract with Day Wireless Systems to extend the contract one (1) additional
year.
IV.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Funds are available in the Facilities Maintenance budget for this amendment. This contract has
an estimated annual budget of $60,000.
V. ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A:
Attachment B:
Letter from Day Wireless Systems
Contract Amendment