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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE ACCESS TO THE I-READY DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM FROM CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES LLC. IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $167,840.50 WHICH INCLUDES SOFTWARE LICENSES, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TO HELP ASSESS AND IMPROVE STUDENTS' MATH AND READING LEVELS AT THE PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 35.18(C)(7)(A), 35.18(C)(7)(H), 35.18(C)(7)(I) AND 35.18(C)(7)(J) OF THE CITY'S PROCUREMENT CODE.
Summary Explanation and Background
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN:
-Chapter 35 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, PUBLIC FUNDS."
-Section 35.18 of the City's Code of Ordinances is regarding "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
-Section 35.18(C) states that "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
-Section 35.18(C)(7) states that "The following contractual services are not subject to the competitive procurement requirement:"
-Section 35.18(C)(7)(a) states that "Academic program reviews, lectures or seminars by individuals, professional development programs, training, and continuing education seminars;"
-Section 35.18(C)(7)(h) states that "Copyrighted materials, including computer software;"
-Section 35.18(C)(7)(i) states that "Software licensing and maintenance with the company from which the software was purchased, or its authorized representative;"
-Section 35.18(C)(7)(j) states that "Educational books, technical publications or other type trade journals;"
-Section 35.21(A)(1) states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $100,000, shall require the approval of the City Commission, regardless of whether the competitive bidding or competitive proposal procedures were followed."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. Curriculum Associates LLC. is an education publishing company that sp...
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