Sole Source (P13-WS1155561008) – Approve an ordinance awarding a sole source agreement to Ceventas Pty Ltd., in the maximum amount of $433,099.00 for Airports Council International (ACI) Training and the Klayo Workforce Capabilities Management Tool for a 36-month period with two (2) one-year options for the Houston Airport System.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Houston Airport System and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance authorizing an agreement between the City of Houston and Ceventas Pty Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $433,099.00 for Airports Council International (ACI) Training and the Klayo Workforce Capabilities Management Tool for a 36-month period with two (2) one-year options.
The Houston Airport System (HAS) established the Online Learning Center (OLC) in partnership with the Airports Council International (ACI) to provide online training services to the global airport industry. The training services offer self-paced online courses, including a comprehensive range of courses and certificate programs based on airport industry regulations, international standards, and ACI best practices at IAH, HOU, and EFD airports.
The Klayo Workforce Capabilities Management Tool enables airports to inventory, validate, analyze, and report on workforce capabilities, considering competencies at the job specification, employee, and workforce levels. This tool is designed to provide airports with a holistic view of
what the employees need to be compliant, productive, and successful in their jobs based on established competencies. Under the service agreement, the contractor will be responsible for furnishing all software, maintenance, and support services. Also, in the event of equipment failure, the contractor will be required to diagnose the root cause of the failure and perform the necessary repairs.
Ceventas Pty, Ltd. Is the sole source provider, exclusive manufacturer, and proprietary owner of the ACI Training and Workforce Capabilities Management Tool. Additionally, Ceventas Pty, Ltd. is the original creator of the software and the qualified contractor to provide the workforce capabilities management tool that focuses on the competencies of airport employees.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252.022(a)(7) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a procurement of items that are available from only one source" is exempt from the competitive requirements for purchases.
MWBE Participation:
MWBE participation zero-percent goal document approved by Office of Business Opportunity.
Pay or Play Program:
The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ''Pay or Play'' ordinance regarding health benefits for employees in compliance with City Policy. In this case, the proposed contractor 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 City is utilizing a sole source contractor for this agreement.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY25 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jedediah Greenfield
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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FY2025
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Out-Years
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Award Amount
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Houston Airport System
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$85,240.00
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$347,859.00
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$433,099.00
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