Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
Secondary Department: County Library
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 240015
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Smart Horizons Career Online Education
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with Smart Horizons Career Online Education for virtual high school diploma and workforce certificate program for the Public Library for the period of June 4, 2025 - June 3, 2026, at a cost of $150,000 (240015), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Non-Divisible.
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Background and Discussion:
The College Online High School is a community-oriented educational program offered by the library, designed to help adults earn their high school diplomas at no cost. This initiative aims to support individuals who may not have completed their secondary education, providing them with a second chance to obtain the credentials necessary for further academic or vocational pursuits.
By offering this program free of charge, the College Online High School opens doors to higher education opportunities and technical programs that can enhance employability and lead to higher-paying jobs. The program is an essential resource for adults looking to improve their career prospects, achieve personal growth, and contribute more effectively to the workforce. It offers flexible, online learning, making it accessible to people with varying schedules and life circumstances.
This program is part of the library's broader mission to serve as a community hub for learning and personal development. Through this initiative, the library helps bridge the gap for adults who want to advance their education and build a more secure future for themselves and their families.
Expected Impact:
Increasing the maximum spend with this vendor will allow us to purchase additional seats for students on the waiting list for this program.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: L: Foster more living-wage jobs that ensure worker safety, benefits, and stability across all educational levels.
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Economy Initiative (Goal 3): K3: Increase reskilling and upskilling opportunities by leveraging community colleges, nonprofits, and other training and resource providers.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/23/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Daisy Torres, Division Director, Public Library; Jessica Barelas, Contract Manager, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter