Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: November 20, 2024
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
FROM: Carrie Mathes, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., Manager II, Procurement Division
CONTACT: Angela Chestang, Manager, Citizens’ Commission for Children Division
PHONE: 407-836-6541
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Y25-2162, Provision of Community Services
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval of Contract Y25-2162, Provision of Community Services, with Orlando/Orange County COMPACT, Inc., in the total contract award amount of $151,356.09 for a three-year term. ([Community and Family Services Department Citizens’ Commission for Children Division] Procurement Division)
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PROCUREMENT:
This contract will provide funds for mentoring/tutoring services for students Monday through Friday during school hours to include extended day hours. The performance period is October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027.
FUNDING:
Funds are available during fiscal year 2024-2025 in account numbers 0001-062-2540-8610, 0001-062-2540-8120, 0001-062-2540-3195, 0001-062-2406-3195, 0001-062-2556-8610, and 0001-062-2556-8120.
APPROVALS:
The Citizens’ Commission for Children Division concurs with these funding recommendations.
REMARKS:
In accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Part 1, Chapter 17, Article III, Section 17-286 - Applications and Exclusions, agreements between the Board and nonprofit organizations are excluded from competitive procurement requirements.
On September 24, 2024, the Board authorized award of this contract, however, it was later determined that the contract amount previously presented had been incorrect.
This contract provides mentoring/tutoring services for students Monday through Friday during schools hours, to include extended day hours. The program operates at Jones High School, located at 801 South Rio Grande Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32805. Students grades nine through twelve are eligible to participate. Staff recruits/trains mentors and tutors students identified for participation.
The program estimates to provide 50-100 unduplicated youth and 2,232 direct service hours per contract year.
Under this contract, staff will work with teachers and administrators at Jones High School to identify students who are most in need of mentoring. The program is advertised on morning announcements and school guidance counselors make referrals.