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 Y25-2044, Provision of Community Services
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval of Contract Y25-2044, Provision of Community Services, with Paving the Way Foundation, Inc., in the total contract award amount of $300,000 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 parenting programming which provides education to parents that equips them to effectively recognize and manage the needs of their children and families and learning experiences to obtain and increase positive parenting approaches for building healthy families. The performance period is January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.
FUNDING:
Funding is available in account number 0001-062-2556-8610.
APPROVALS:
The Citizens' Review Panel for Human Services recommended Paving the Way, Inc. to receive funding to provide these services. The Citizens' Commission for Children Division (CCC) concurs with the funding recommendation. Paving the Way, Inc. has previously received funding from the CCC since January 2023.
REMARKS:
In accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Part 1, Chapter 17, Article III, Section 17-286 - Application and Exclusions, agreements between the Board and nonprofit organizations are excluded from competitive procurement requirements.
By participating in parenting programs, caregivers gain access to expert advice and guidance on managing challenging behaviors, setting appropriate boundaries, and promoting positive discipline techniques. Additionally, these programs can help reduce feelings of isolation and stress by connecting parents with a s...
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