Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: November 9, 2024
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
FROM: Carrie Mathes, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., Manager II, Procurement Division
CONTACT: Roseann Harrington, Chief of Staff, County Mayor's Office
PHONE: 407-836-7370
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Y25-2402, Providing Orange County Accelerated Workforce Training & Apprenticeship Pilot Training Program
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval of Contract Y25-2402, Providing Orange County Accelerated Workforce Training & Apprenticeship Pilot Training Program, Federal Subrecipient Agreement, between Orange County and School Board of Orange County, Florida, in the amount not-to-exceed $880,000 for a two-year term.
Further request Board authorization of delegation of authority to the Procurement Division Manager or designee to execute such Federal Subrecipient Agreement on a form approved by the County Attorney's Office and Risk Management Division. ([County Mayor Innovation and Emerging Technologies Office] Procurement Division)
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PROCUREMENT:
This Subaward was issued from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("ARPA") Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (the "Recovery Fund" or "Federal Award") allocation received by the County on May 18, 2021.
Orange County Government is engaging with the public education providers to research, design, and deploy an accelerated workforce training and apprenticeship pilot program inclusive of two paths:
1. Wireless Path (5G and beyond)
2. Fiber Broadband Path
Establishing this pilot program that integrates both academic and apprenticeship components is a crucial component for advancing the County's broadband and digital equity goals. The performance period will begin upon contract execution through December 31, 2026.
FUNDING:
Funds are available in account Number 5896-019-8634-3197. This procurement is federally funded through ARPA.
REMARKS:
In accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Part I, Chapter 17, Article III, Section 17...
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