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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute contracts with various One-Stop Career Center Training Providers and area employers in support of strategies that provide training and employment services to residents in the amount totaling $841,000; and to execute any needed subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Pacific Gateway Investment Network (Pacific Gateway) administers the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and other employment and training funds received annually by the City. These funds support job training programs and business services delivered by the Career Transition Center, Youth Opportunity Center, Torrance Career Center, Harbor WorkSource Center, and selected community-based organizations to assist local residents in acquiring skills leading to employment in high demand occupations with local employers.
Pacific Gateway has completed the necessary procurement process to select service providers for Program Years (PY) 2012-2014 with an option for annual renewals in PY 2014-2015 and PY 2015-2016. The procurement process focused on institutions of higher education and training entities on the State's Eligibility Training Provider List that are in demand. In addition, staff continuously seeks partnerships with employers that are committed to provide both on-the-job and customized training to participants, as authorized under the WIA. Services will be delivered onsite at Pacific Gateway facilities, training provider facilities, and/or at other community-based locations to both young adults and adult jobseekers. In conjunction with these training investments, Pacific Gateway is augmenting its existing healthcare sector training program with Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, under the Health Sector Initiative through funds from the City of Los Angeles. A request to convert the existing Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) into a contract is included below:
Service Provider |
Industry Sectors / Areas of Instruction |
Current BPO Terms |
Requested Amendment |
New Contract Terms |
*New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Southern California |
Information / Professional / Business |
$75,000 11/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 |
Add: $119,000 Add: 1 Year |
$194,000 11/1/2012 - 6/30/2014 |
Long Beach Community College District |
Healthcare / Transportation / Professional Business / Warehousing |
None |
New: $130,000 New: 18 Mos. |
$130,000 11/1/2012 - 6/30/2014 |
*California Truck Driving Academy |
Transportation |
$25,000 11/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 |
Add: 125,000 Add: 1 Year |
$150,000 11/1/2012 - 6/30/2014 |
*El Camino Community College District |
Healthcare / Information / Professional |
$18,500 11/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 |
Add: 61,500 Add: 1 Year |
$80,000 11/1/2012 - 6/30/2014 |
RMI International, Inc. |
Protective Service |
None |
New: $60,000 New: 11 Mos. |
$60,000 11/1/2012 - 9/30/2013 |
EPCM Professional Service Partners |
Utilities |
None |
New: $67,000 New: 11 Mos. |
$67,000 11/1/2012 - 9/30/2013 |
*Long Beach Memorial Medical Center |
Healthcare |
$87,000 5/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 |
Add: $73,000 |
$160,000 5/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 |
*Current BPO's are being converted into contracts.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Gary J. Anderson and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on November 13, 2012.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on December 4, 2012, in order to facilitate processing of required documents.
FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds are budgeted in the Community Development Block Grants Fund (SR 150) in the Department of Human Resources (HR). There is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of this item will enhance employability of approximately 125 job seekers.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
DEBORAH R. MILLS
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER