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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND ONE-YEAR RENEWAL WITH VENDOR IXL LEARNING, INC., FOR ACCESS TO THE IXL LEARNING SOFTWARE PROGRAM THROUGH SCHOOL SITE LICENSES TO HELP ASSESS AND IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN MATH, ENGLISH & LANGUAGE ARTS, SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES AT THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES EAST AND FSU ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOLS, THE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOLS, AND THE ACADEMIC VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL, FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2026-27, IN AN AMOUNT OF $115,562.50 PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 35.18(C)(7)(A), 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)(a) states that "Academic program reviews, lectures or seminars by individuals, professional development programs, training, and continuing education seminars;"
- 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 35.21(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. The IXL Learning, Inc. (‘IXL’) software program is a digital learning resource that offers challenging K-12 curriculum in subjects Math, English & Language Arts (ELA), Science, and Social Studies. Alo...
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