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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TESTING MATERIAL FOR THE CAMBRIDGE PROGRAM AT THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER SCHOOLS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE FOR THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $214,981.74 FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 35.18 (C)(7)(A) 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 titled "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
- Section 35.18(C) states, "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
- Section 35.18(C)(7) states, "The following contractual services are not subject to the competitive procurement requirement:"
- Section 35.18(C)(7)(a) states, "Academic program reviews, lectures or seminars by individuals, professional development programs, training, and continuing education seminars;"
- Section 35.18(C)(7)(j) states, "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. The Pembroke Pines Charter Schools implemented the Cambridge Program at the Academic Village Charter School (AVCS) beginning in the 2014-2015 school year to provide students with additional opportunities to pursue an advanced curriculum and earn college credits.
2. Part of the program requires testing at the end of the year to monitor mastery, to confer college credit, and grant the Cambridge Diploma to qualifying students.
3. The AVCS must pay for the testing materials, the issuance...
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