DEPARTMENT: Pre-K 4 SA
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Kathy Bruck, CEO
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Contract Renewal Letters
SUMMARY:
This item includes a staff briefing and possible Board approval for Pre-K 4 SA extend expiring contracts awarded to the following vendors: Ability Homecare, Inc., Frog Street Press, Inc. and Teaching Strategies, LLC and increase the contract amounts for Ability Homecare, Inc. and Teaching Strategies, LLC reflecting increased student enrollment.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
During the 2013 and 2014 fiscal years, the Pre-K 4 SA Board approved various contracts exceeding $50,000.00. Several Pre-K 4 SA contracts covering a variety of services will expire on or before June 30, 2016 and require that the Corporation send renewal letters for these services six months prior to the expiration dates. The details for these contracts are listed below.
During the 2014 fiscal year, Pre-K 4 SA entered into a contract with Ability Homecare, Inc. for speech therapy services. The original contract was executed with a contract amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for two years, with three one-year renewal options. On April 21, 2015 the first renewal option was exercised and the contract was amended to expire on May 31, 2016. This contract is utilized by the East and South Education Centers. Pre-K 4 SA is required by State and Federal law to provide speech therapy services to students. Due to this requirement, increased enrollment and an increasing need for speech therapy services; Pre-K 4 SA is requesting to increase the contract by $100,000.00 for total contract amount not to exceed $150,000.00 and exercise the two remaining options to renew, thereby extending the contract until May 31, 2018.
On May 21, 2013, the Board approved to enter into a contract for recommended curriculum with Frog Street Press, Inc. The original contract with Frog Street Pres...
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