Subject:
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Cost Reimbursement Subagreement by and between University of South Florida and the County of Pinellas.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of a Cost Reimbursement Subagreement with the University of South Florida for providing consulting services directed to procurement technical assistance.
• Pinellas County Economic Development will provide 261 consulting hours in the service area of procurement assistance.
• Revenue in the amount of $21,585.00 to be paid to the County by the University of South Florida for consulting services relating to procurement, technical assistance to new and existing small businesses interested in obtaining contracts and doing business with government entities.
• Funding for this cost reimbursement subagreement is included in the current-year budget of the Economic Development Department in the General Fund.
• The period of the award is January1,2024 to December 31,2024. Body
Strategic Plan:
Foster continual economic growth and vitality
4.1 Proactively attract and retain businesses with targeted jobs to the County and the region.
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and our Customers.
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach.
Summary:
Summary
The Pinellas County Economic Development Department will provide 261 consulting hours in the area of procurement technical assistance for this agreement.
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Background Information:
The APEX Accelerator Program (APEX) at the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) is designed to deliver up-to-date consulting, training, and technical assistance in all aspects of small business management. APEX services include, but are not limited to, assisting small business with government contracting, financial, marketing, organization, and feasibility studies. The APEX within FSBDC’s also make special efforts to reach minority members of socially and economically disadvantaged groups, veterans, woman and the disabled.
Fiscal Impact:
Revenue in the amount of $21,585.00 to be paid to the County by the University of South Florida for consulting services directed to procurement technical assistance by a Florida Small Business Development Center consultant. Funding for this cost reimbursement subagreement is included in the current-year budget of the Economic Development Department in the General Fund. The funding is received by the County as a subrecipient of a federal grant.
Staff Member Responsible:
Dr. Cynthia Johnson, Director, Economic Development
Partners:
University of South Florida
Attachments:
Cost Reimbursement Subaward