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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE FROM NEARPOD, INC. ACCESS TO THE NEARPOD DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONAL PLATFORM AND FLOCABULARY LITERACY PROGRAM THROUGH SOFTWARE LICENSES IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $44,501.59 FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 35.18(C)(7)(H) and 35.18(C)(7)(I) 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 35.18(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 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "AWARD OF CONTRACT."
- Section 35.21(A) of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "City Commission approval."
- 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. Nearpod, Inc. is an ed-tech company that offers ready-to-run K-12 instructional lessons, through a digital instructional platform that merges formative assessment and dynamic media for collaborative learning experiences. Nearpod ed-tech resources are aimed at helping students, educators, and school districts achieve academic success ...
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