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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF LANSCHOOL AIR SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION LICENSES, INCLUDING TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM LENOVO, FOR USE AT THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, MIDDLE SCHOOLS, AND ACADEMIC VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL, FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR, IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,710, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 35.18(C)(7)(H) AND 35.18(C)(7)(I) 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)(h) states that "Copyrighted materials, including computer software;"
- Section 35.18(C)(7)(i) states, “Software licensing and maintenance with the company from which the software was purchased, or its authorized representative;”
- Section 35.21 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "AWARD OF CONTRACT."
- Section 35.21(A) of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "City Commission approval.
- Section 35.21(A)(1) states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $25,000, 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. LanSchool Air is a cloud-based classroom management software designed to help teachers guide, monitor, and support student learning on digital devices. Its features give teachers greater visibility and control over students’ digital activity, keeping students focused, safe, and engaged w...
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