Agenda Item: 7
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: April 28, 2026
SUBJECT: BUS SERVICES FOR USE BY RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES PROGRAMS CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Recreation and Community Services
PRESENTER: Lance O'Keefe
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Award a one-year contract to Zūm Services, Inc., to provide bus services for the Recreation and Community Services Division in the amount of $93,775, and authorize a contingency of $9,378, for a total contract not to exceed $103,153.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year renewal options, each not to exceed the annual contract amount, plus any adjustments consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, and contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney review.
BACKGROUND
The Recreation and Community Services Division provides a variety of annual programs for City of Santa Clarita (City) residents. Certain programs, including Camp Clarita, Junior Lifeguards, and activities offered through the Canyon Country and Newhall Community Centers, require charter bus services to transport participants.
An invitation to bid was published and circulated via the City’s e-procurement system, BidNet, on January 27, 2026. The City transmitted the solicitation to 451 vendors on BidNet, of which 39 vendors downloaded materials. Two bids were submitted and opened on February 25, 2026. The results of the bids are shown below.
Company Location Bid Amount
Zūm Services, Inc. Redwood Shores, CA $ 93,775 Santa Barbara Transportation Corp
dba Student Transportation of America Los Angeles, CA $105,666
Staff recommends that the contract is awarded to Zūm Services, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder. The bid was reviewed for accuracy and conformance to the contract documents and was found to be complete. The requested contingency would support emergency or unforeseen transportation needs related to programming.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The resources required to implement the recommended action are contained within the City of Santa Clarita’s adopted FY 2025-2026 budget across several accounts, including Day Camps, Newhall Community Center, Canyon Country Community Center and Aquatics. Appropriations for future fiscal years are contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.
ATTACHMENTS
Bid Pricing Worksheet - Zum Services, Inc. Bid #RCS-25-26-23