STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core
AGENDA DATE: May 28, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an eighteen-month service contract for the administration of the Dallas Accelerator Program for the Office of Procurement Services - Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $603,683.00 and Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. in the amount of $356,828.00, most advantageous proposers of eleven - Total not to exceed $960,511.00 - Financing: General Fund ($500,000.00) and ARPA Redevelopment Fund ($460,511.00) (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service contract is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This service contract will provide for the administration of the Dallas Accelerator Program ("DAP") for the Office of Procurement Services. The DAP program is designed to accelerate the growth of existing small businesses in Dallas, through educational resources that aim to solidify stability and sustainability of local business, while leveraging entrepreneurship and capacity building. Since 2023, the DAP program has graduated 108 participants.
A five-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Budget and Management Services (1)
* Department of Aviation (1)
* Department of Convention and Event Services (1)
* Office of Economic Development (1)
* Office of Equity and Inclusion (1)
The committee selected the successful respondents on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under the following criteria:
* Organizational capacity 45 points
* Programming and work plan 35 points
* Cost 10 points
* Evaluation plan 10 points
As part of the sol...
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