Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: October 24, 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 Y25-2403, Providing Virtual Reality Nature-Based Immersions to Mitigate Stress Reduction for Front-Line Employees, Federal Subrecipient Agreement
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval of Contract Y25-2403, Providing Virtual Reality Nature-Based Immersions to Mitigate Stress Reduction for Front-Line Employees, Federal Subrecipient Agreement, between Orange County and University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc., in the amount not-to-exceed $599,900 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.
The project's goal is to explore whether a stress management program delivered by virtual reality technologies decreases the emotional distress, improves physical symptoms, and enhances cognitive functioning for first responders and crisis assistance workers. Prior research reported that brief respites from stressful work environments can elevate mood and decrease cognitive load.
The subaward period of performance is upon contract execution through December 31, 2026.
FUNDING:
Funds are available in accounting line 5896-019-8632-3197. This procurement is federally funded through ARPA.
REMARKS:
In accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Part I, Chapter 17...
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