Broward County - File #: 25-361

• File #: 25-361
• Status: Agenda Ready
• In control: OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Agenda Date: 10/21/2025
• Title: MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and Junior Achievement of South Florida, Inc. for Pre-Apprenticeship Program, Request for Letters of Interest (RLI) No. GEN2127456R1, for the Office of Economic and Small Business Development, in a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $900,000, for the initial three-year term, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the Agreement for up to two one-year terms, for a five-year potential total maximum not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Stephen Farmer (Acting Director)
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Purchasing

Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Agreement between Broward County and Junior Achievement of South Florida, Inc. for Pre-Apprenticeship Program, Request for Letters of Interest (RLI) No. GEN2127456R1, for the Office of Economic and Small Business Development, in a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $900,000, for the initial three-year term, and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the Agreement for up to two one-year terms, for a five-year potential total maximum not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same.

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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with Broward County Procurement Code Section 21.47, Award and Execution Authority, the Board shall make all awards, and authorize the execution of the associated contracts, with a value of more than $500,000, inclusive of the value of any renewals or extensions.

What Action Accomplishes
Provides for the expansion of a pre-apprenticeship program for Broward County's youth and young adults (ages of 16 to 24 years old).

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Previous Action Taken
None.

Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.

The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) did not assign County Business Enterprise (CBE) goals for this project (Exhibit 2).

The purpose of this Agreement is to expand the daily operations of the Junior Achievement Pre-Apprenticeship Program (Program). The expansion includes increasing the number of participants in, and graduates from, the Program through targeted promotional and outreach activities. This Program is to expose youths and young adults (16 to 24 years old), currently residing in Brow...