Title
Recommendation to Rescind Award to Korn Ferry (US) and Approve Contract with Gilmore Global, Inc. for Leadership Architect Library Training Materials (Ordinance S-48908)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to rescind an award to Korn Ferry (US) and approve a contract with Gilmore Global, Inc. to obtain Leadership Architect Library training materials to be used in citywide leadership training curriculum for five years beginning on or about Oct. 31, 2022. The aggregate value of the contract shall not exceed $350,000. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The City Council approved entering into a five-year agreement with Korn Ferry (US) on Feb. 16, 2022. Korn Ferry (US) has since informed the City that purchases of Leadership Architect Library training materials are made directly through a third-party subcontractor, Gilmore Global, Inc., and not with Korn Ferry (US).
The 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.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the result of a Determination Memo citing Korn Ferry (US) as a Special Circumstance - Without Competition.
Contract Term
The contract will begin on or about Oct. 31, 2022, for a five-year term.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council approved Ordinance S-48342 on Feb. 16, 2022 with Korn Ferry (US).
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $350,000. Funding is available in the Human Resources Department's operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Human Resources Department.