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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE FROM EDGENUITY, INC. TO ACCESS DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT AND RELATED SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $83,450 FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, PURSUANT TO SECTION 35.18(C)(7)(H) 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)(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 35.21(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. Edgenuity, Inc. (hereafter 'Edgenuity') is an online content provider that specializes in providing K-12 digital educational resources and instructional services to schools. The digital learning resources Edgenuity offers is aimed at helping students, educators and school districts achieve academic success in their online learning models and blended learning programs, and can be utilized to supplement school curriculum in core subjects such as English language arts (ELA), math, science and social studies.
2. Edgenuity’s digital instructional content can be integrated into the Pembroke Pines Charter Schools (PPCS) curr...
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