Title
Intergovernmental Agreements with Arizona Board of Regents for Student Engagements (Ordinance S-44297)
Description
Request the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into Intergovernmental Agreements with the Arizona Board of Regents for various student engagements, including internships, graduate student consulting engagements, and capstone projects, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, with an annual estimated expenditure of $50,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Information Technology Services Department has multiple projects and initiatives that provide an excellent opportunity for college and graduate school students to gain experience in an Information Technology (IT) organization. These students also benefit the department by applying their skills and education to technology and process improvement projects. Engagements will be with undergraduate and graduate students from the Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona who are studying computer science, cybersecurity, business, information systems, and related fields. Engagements may be with one student, or for a project team, depending on the department's needs and the Universities' and students' availability.
Procurement Information
Due to the unique nature of intern and student projects, a determination memo has been approved. This agreement does not preclude the department from using students from other educational institutions for similar opportunities.
Financial Impact
The amount of each student engagement is estimated to be less than $15,000. Authorization is requested for a total amount not to exceed $150,000, with an estimated annual expenditure of $50,000.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Information Technology Services Department.