Title
Authorization to Amend Contract with AVID Consulting, LLC for Workplace Readiness Skills Training (Ordinance S-49353)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract 156398 with AVID Consulting, LLC (AVID) to add $25,000 for a new contract amount totaling $325,000. AVID provides workplace readiness skills training through the City’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult and Dislocated Worker Program to adult learners residing in the Phoenix and adjacent areas. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. Funds are available from the City’s allocation of WIOA grant funds.
Report
Summary
AVID provides workplace readiness skills training services to clients enrolled as an adult or dislocated worker to help build and refine soft-skills, increase workplace readiness, and increase opportunities for attaining employment in high-growth industry positions at family sustaining wages. The additional funding will provide insurance coverage support for AVID over the term of the agreement.
Contract Term
The term of the contract will remain unchanged. The initial contract term is on or about July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, with four one-year options to extend, which may be exercised by the City Manager or his designee.
Financial Impact
The total value of the contract shall not exceed $325,000. Funds are available from WIOA grant funds in the Human Services Department budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On Feb. 2, 2022, the City Council authorized Contract 156398 with Ordinance S-48312.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.