Title
Request to Amend Contract with Maricopa Corporate College for Basic Computer Skills Training (Ordinance S-49175)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 146877 with Maricopa Corporate College (MCOR), or its city-approved designee, for basic computer skills training to extend the term of the contract through June 30, 2023. The total contract value will remain unchanged and will not exceed $150,000. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Funds are available from the City’s allocation of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant funds. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
MCOR provides training services to develop and deliver up-to-date basic computer skills training services to ARIZONA@WORK City of Phoenix customers to help build and refine their computer skills, increase their workplace readiness, and increase opportunities for attaining employment.
RFP-22-BWDD-58 was issued and posted to the City’s Solicitation website on Aug. 10, 2022. On Sept. 9, 2022, one proposal was received and was deemed non-responsive to the solicitation requirements. As a result, the RFP was cancelled. An extension to this contract will allow for the continuation of services while the Human Services Department re-issues an RFP for these services within the next six months.
Contract Term
The term of the extension period will be Feb. 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023.
Financial Impact
Funds are available from the City’s allocation of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant funds. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council approved Contract 146877 (Ordinance S-44237) on Jan. 24, 2018.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.