REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc, for Consulting Services Related to Santa Clara Convention Center and Convention and Visitor Services and Related Budget Amendment
Report
BACKGROUND
In 2016, the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce advised the City of its interest to discontinue its management services for the Santa Clara Convention Center. In January 2017, staff conducted a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) resulting in the award of contract with Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) to research and provide an overview of Convention Center and Convention-Visitors Bureau (CVB) models of operation that would increase business and visitors, maximize fiscal performance, and enhance the community. JLL is a global consulting firm specializing in, among other areas, the tourism and hospitality industry.
In April 2017, Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement in the amount of $170,000 increasing the contract to a total not-to-exceed amount of $179,500 to engage stakeholders and prepare a plan for the identification and implementation of a new operating model for the Santa Clara Convention Center and a governance structure for overall convention and visitor services.
In September 2018, the City Council directed the City Manager to issue a 180-day notice to the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce terminating the Convention Center Management Agreement effective March 18, 2019, and to engage in a competitive RFP for the management and operations of the Convention Center.
Since that time, the City has been utilizing the services of JLL during the Convention Center procurement process to assist in the preparation of the Request for Proposals; outreach to potential proposers; and provide background and analysis to assist the evaluation team review and score the proposals.
DISCUSSION
Approval of the recommended action would allow the City to utilize JLL's services and expertise to complete ...
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