REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRYON HORN, Chief Information Officer
Information Services Department
BY: DENNIS JONES, Systems & Applications Manager
Information Services Department
SUBJECT
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Approve the Award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Shade & Partners Technology Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of the Cornerstone Learning Management system for a three-year term, with two optional year extensions, in the amount of $207,714.50 for year one with annual renewals not to exceed 10% more than the previous year.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve a three-year Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Shade & Partners Technology Solutions, Inc. of the Cornerstone Learning Management system in the amount of $207,714.50 for year one, under the State of California Software Licensing Program - SLP-24-70-0176G with two optional one year extensions under the cooperative purchasing agreement - SLP-24-70-0176G or extensions of that agreement by the State of California DSG SLP. Additional annual renewals not to exceed more than 10% over the previous year during the term.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno is using an online hosted training solution allowing a wide variety of training and learning content for its employees to be taken online. It also includes advanced tools to help Personnel Services manage the training and the content in a more efficient manner. The City currently employs over 4,700 employees including seasonal temporary staff and interns. The on-demand availability of courses offered in the Cornerstone Learning Management System creates an enhanced learning environment for all staff. The City strives to foster growth and development for employees and Cornerstone is instrumental in achieving the goal.
BACKGROUND
The City began a project in 2021 to implement the Cornerstone Learning Content Management system. This system is a hosted solution and is designed to deliver online learning content and advanc...
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