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Community Services
SUBJECT:
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Approve a Contract with TA Mentoring Services LLC for the Noble Youth Program to be delivered at Fontana Expanded Learning Program school sites.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Approve a contract with TA Mentoring Services LLC to provide and deliver the Noble Youth Leadership Program at the Fontana Expanded Learning Program’s twenty-eight (28) Elementary School sites and the five (5) Middle School sites.
2. Approve the Non-Competitive Proposal purchase under the Purchasing Policies 3.1.5 for Single Source/Sole Source method.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the agreement, all related documents, and any amendments for the term of the agreement.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Operate in a businesslike manner by creating a memorable customer experience with every interaction.
• Increase citizen involvement by Developing future leaders.
• Increase citizen involvement by promoting healthy lifestyle opportunities to residents of all ages.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Fontana is currently in an Agreement with the Fontana Unified School District (FUSD) as the Fontana Expanded Program (FELP) Provider. FELP is an After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant and Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) funded program.
As part of the grant required curriculum components, FELP provides leadership opportunities and 21st Century Skill lessons to meet the program requirements as well as align with the district’s efforts to prepare student education and leadership exploration.
To support the operating Agreement between the City and FUSD, FELP is recommending to contract with TA Mentoring Services LLC to provide and deliver the Noble Youth Leadership Program at the Fontana Expanded Learning Program’s twenty-eight (28) Elementary School sites and the five (5) Middle School sites. The program will support student leadership development and expose them to Social Emotional Skills needed for successful social and academic achievement. The Noble Youth Leadership curriculum will focus on teaching students important values in life such as respect, dignity, love and trust. In addition, they will train FELP staff on the Noble Youth Leadership curriculum.
This is a sole source contract as the curriculum is only available through TA Mentoring Services LLC.and meets grant requirements. Purchasing Policy 3.1.5 allows the purchase when no competitive advantage would be gained from services that are unique and are only available from one source.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The program cost is $517,000.00 and is budgeted in the adopted FY 2023/2024 Community Services Department operating budget in account 38624101.8130. The cost is 100% fully reimbursable.
MOTION:
Approve a contract with TA Mentoring Services LLC for the Fontana Expanded Learning Program at all thirty-three (33) FELP sites.