Posting Language
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Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Distance Learning Media, LLC to provide small business training, for a term of three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $360,000.
(Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established).
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
Economic Development Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $53,703 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of the Economic Development Department. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Purchasing Language:
The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 5500 ALD3029 for these services. The solicitation was issued on August 16, 2021 and it closed on September 9, 2021. Of the five offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City's Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents.
For More Information:
Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation's Authorized Contact Person: Al Drayton, at 512-974-2298 or Alfonso.Drayton@austintexas.gov.
Additional Backup Information:
The contract will provide training on fundamental concepts and skills to small business owners and entrepreneurs that will help them start a business, be successful, and grow. To help Austin's small business owners gain this knowledge the Economic Development Department's Small Business Division offers training on a variety...
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