S72–E26191 - Approve an ordinance awarding a sole source contract to Houston Center for Literacy in an amount not to exceed $3,250,000.00 for professional literacy services for the Houston Public Library.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Houston Public Library (HPL) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a three-year sole source contract, with two one-year options to Houston Center for Literacy in an amount not to exceed $3,250,000.00 for professional literacy services. The Director of the Houston Public Library and/or the Chief Procurement Officer may terminate the contract at any time upon 30-days written notice to the Contractor.
The scope of work requires Houston Center for Literacy to support literacy organizations and programs, in the following areas:
- Community Adult Education and Job Training
- Advocacy and Community Awareness
- Fundraising, Resource Distribution, and Technical Assistance
- Volunteer and Professional Development
- Partnerships and Best Practices
Houston Center for Literacy supports the Mayor’s Coalition for Literacy, an association of more than 175 literacy provider sites and more than 75+ partner organizations, throughout the greater Houston area.
M/WBE Participation:
M/WBE zero-percentage goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Pay or Play:
The proposed contractor requires compliance with the City's 'Pay or Play' ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City contractors. In this case, Houston Center for Literacy will pay per hour for work performed by covered employees under the contract and will provide health benefits to eligible employees in compliance with City policy.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a sole source for this contract.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY 2018 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policy Ord. 2014-1078.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Department Approval Authority
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Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY 2018
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OUT YEARS
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TOTAL
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Houston Public Library
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$650,000.00
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$2,600,000.00
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$3,250,000.00
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