That the City Council:

The City of La Habra's Child Development Division operates five childcare facilities throughout the City serving approximately 200 students in center-based CCTR programs and 40 children in the Family Child Care Home Network (FCCHN) located throughout Orange County. Each site requires specific in-person monitoring in accordance with the California Department of Social Services General Childcare Grant contract. Staff also routinely transport materials and supplies, such as food, equipment, and teaching materials, between locations to support each site. Additionally, City staff often travel to attend or conduct program community outreach events. Travel distances may vary depending on the purpose of travel, including required site visits to Family Child Care Homes (FCCHN). This travel is within La Habra and the County of Orange and supports current operational sites. Due to the high volume of monitoring and oversight required to comply with grant regulations for the childcare division, reliable, accessible transportation is needed.

The Child Development division's administrative team worked closely with the City of La Habra Public Works Fleet Division to evaluate and secure suitable bid proposals for a new Ford Explorer. Staff solicited and received a total of four bid proposals for consideration, as detailed below.