Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
3/19/2025 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Transportation  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
13.16 Review and Potential Approval of an Increase to the Independent Services Agreement, for Services Already Rendered, with Pawar Transportation for Special Education Transportation in the 2024/25 School Year.  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with high expectations and rigorous instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Amendment 2025 with PT_ISC_July-Sept 30,2024 av signed.pdf
 
Summary:
The Transportation Department is requesting an increase to the independent service contract (ISC) for Pawar Transportation for services already rendered. The ISC was for the transportation of Special Education in sedans from July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024. The Independent Service Contract (ISC) with Pawar Transportation was established as a short-term solution while the Request for Proposals (RFP) 1943 – Passenger Vehicle Special Education Pupil Transportation Services was out for bid. Pawar Transportation did not submit a bid for RFP 1943.  
Funding:
Home to school LCFF Special Education 01-0929-5001-3600-09290-000-554-554-5178  
Fiscal Impact:
$60,396.00  
Recommendation
Move to approve the increase to the independent service contract with Pawar Transportation.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Julie Carpenter - Administrative Secretary
Signed By:  
Cristian Lepe - Director of Transportation Services
Signed By:  
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:  
Gustavo Aguilera - Executive Director, Fiscal
Signed By:  
Adrian Vargas - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:  
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Cherise Khaund Moved, Member Linda Mayo seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the increase to the independent service contract with Pawar Transportation.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 4 - 0
   
Debra Mason     Yes
Linda Mayo     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes