Title
Contract with Staff Training Solutions for Computer Software Training (B)
Explanation
To promote increased knowledge and increased employee productivity, the Training Division of the Human Resources Department offers a number of monthly classes on computer software utilized by the City. This training is segmented as to skill level and each class is normally about 4 hours in length. Classes are well attended and employees have improved their job skills as a result of these classes. A Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a trainer was developed and was sent to 51 potential suppliers with 6 submitting proposals. After reviewing and ranking the proposals received, Staff is recommending award to Staff Training Solutions. The initial contract will be for a period of two years with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods should the City choose to do so.
Fiscal Note
While the City cannot forecast the number of classes scheduled monthly in the future, historically there have been 12-15 classes a month on a variety of software programs. At a per class cost of $225 training is estimated to cost between $32,000 - $40,000 per fiscal year.
The funding for the contract will come from the Training and Development Division budget. Each administrative branch, General Government and Gainesville Regional Utilities, will reimburse the Training and Development Division for the number of employees that attend training.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the selection of Staff Training Solutions for the provision of computer software training; and 2) authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.