Title
Korn Ferry Leadership Architect Library (Ordinance S-48342)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Korn Ferry (US) to obtain Leadership Architect Library training materials to be used in city wide leadership training curriculums for five years beginning on or about Feb. 16, 2022. The aggregate value of the contract shall not exceed $350,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
This contract is needed to obtain hard copy and electronic books and other materials which are used in the Human Resources Organization Development’s Engaging Leader, Inspiring Leader and Emerging Leader training curriculums. These citywide classes provide supervisors and managers with an electronic and hard copy library of job-related, ability-based competencies. The library of competencies provides the tools necessary to identify which leadership competencies are most highly aligned with success across City leadership and within specific positions. Predefined job-related competences provide a framework of proficiency and a common language at all levels of the organization. The Leadership Architect Library of competencies has been the fundamental building block that Organizational Development has used to develop leadership curriculums for several years. Continued use provides continuity in leadership development and ensures curriculum is aligned with business needs.
The Water Services Department will be using this contract to purchase hard copy and electronic books and other materials for a total of $25,000 in the five-year period.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the result of an approved Determination Memo citing Korn Ferry (US) as a special circumstance without competition, as they are the only producer of this material.
Contract Term
The five-year contract shall begin on or about Feb. 16, 2022.
Financial Impact
The aggregate five-year contract value will not exceed $350,000. Funds are available in the Human Resources Department's budget for $325,000, and funds are available in the Water Services Department for $25,000.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Human Resources and Water Services Departments.