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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE FROM THE SOLE SOURCE VENDOR, CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES LLC, ACCESS TO THE I-READY DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $217,258.68, WHICH INCLUDES SOFTWARE LICENSES, TEXTBOOK MATERIALS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TO HELP ASSESS AND IMPROVE STUDENTS' MATH AND READING LEVELS FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 35.18(C)(3), 35.18(C)(7)(A), 35.18(C)(7)(H), 35.18(C)(7)(I), AND 35.18(C)(7)(J) 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)(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 $25,000, shall require the approval of the City...
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