Title
Resolution Authorizing Negotiation and Execution of Workforce Development in School Youth Services Contract with Educational Data Systems, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000 for Fiscal Year 2018-19
Body
Department: Office of Workforce Development
Council District: All districts
Public Hearing: No
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Lillian Plummer, 373-8568
Contact 2 and Phone: Matt Jeffreys, 373-3036
PURPOSE:
City Council approval is requested to authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Educational Data Systems, Inc (EDSI) in an amount not to exceed $200,000 to fund Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act In School Youth services through June 30, 2019.
BACKGROUND:
The Workforce Development Board voted to issue a new RFP for services for the upcoming program year. An RFP was issued, and EDSI was the winning bid of the competitive procurement process.
On April 16, 2018, the Workforce Development Board (WDB) voted to approve the contract through June 30, 2019 at a cost not to exceed $200,000 for the period of July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funds for this contract modification are budgeted in the following Office of Workforce Development Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act accounts. All funds to be utilized are US Department of Labor funds passed through the NC Department of Commerce. No General Revenue funds are requested.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is requested that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with Educational Data Systems, Inc.