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Community Services
SUBJECT:
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Approve a Contract EBK & Company LLC to provide and deliver the US Engineering League for the Fontana Expanded Learning Program.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Approve a contract with EBK & Company LLC to provide and deliver the US Engineering League, Mechanical Engineering/Robotics Club for the Fontana Expanded Learning Program at ten (10) 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.
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 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 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 career exploration.
To support the operating Agreement between the City and FUSD, FELP is recommending to contract with EBK & Company LLC to provide and deliver the US Engineering League, Mechanical Engineering/Robotics Club for FELP at ten (10) Elementary School sites and the five (5) Middle School sites. The United States Engineering League curriculum will focus on teaching students important skills in STEM such as coding, mechanical engineering, physics, and art. In addition, they will train FELP staff on the US Engineering League curriculum.
This is a sole source contract as the curriculum is only available through EBK & Company 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 $1,747,500.00 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 EBK & Company LLC to provide and deliver the US Engineering League, Mechanical Engineering/Robotics Club for the Fontana Expanded Learning Program at ten (10) Elementary School and the five (5) Middle School FELP sites.