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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ACALETICS PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FROM THE SOLE SOURCE VENDOR, EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,167.95 FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 35.18(C)(3), 35.18(C)(7)(H), AND 35.18(C)(7)(J) OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES.
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)(3) states that "City standard, single-source and sole- source commodities or services. City standard, single- source and sole-source commodities or services are exempt from 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)(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 $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. Educational Development Associates, Inc. (EDA) specializes in math, science, reading and test preparation. EDA offers several research-based, results-based supplemental products and services to our Charter Schools to boost student performance and achievement. EDA is the sole producer and distributor of Acaletics Math program software licenses and instructional ma...
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