Item Coversheet

Action Item - 29.

Title: Reimbursement to the City of Philadelphia for Fuel ($6,445,000)

Board of Education Meeting Date:
  5/28/2020

Action under consideration

 The Administration recommends that the Board of Education authorize The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, to execute and perform a contract, subject to funding, as follows: 

 With:
City of Philadelphia 

 Purpose: 
To reimburse the City of Philadelphia for fuel purchases

 Start date: 7/1/2020

 End date: 6/30/2025
 Compensation not to exceed: $6,445,000 
 Location: 
Various locations


 Renewal Options:  No

 Description:
The Office of Transportation Services contracts with the City of Philadelphia for the purchase and distribution of diesel and unleaded fuel for its vehicle fleet.  The District’s partnership with the City gives staff operating District-owned vehicles the opportunity to fuel at any of the fuel stations located throughout the city. This action item allows Transportation to continue partnering with the City and achieve savings on fuel costs from FY21 through FY25, and helps Transportation fulfill its mission to provide safe, reliable and efficient transportation for students to and from school.

 Anchor Goal(s) Supported: Anchor Goal 1 - 100% of students will graduate ready for college or career, Anchor Goal 2 - 100% of 8-year olds will read on or above grade level   

 Related resolution(s)/approval(s): 
May 30, 2019; A-41
 Funding Source(s): 
FY21 - Operating Fund

 Office Originating Request: Operations - Transportation