CPS staff present procurement items including athletic training, office supplies, identity services and JOC software
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Summary
The board reviewed multiple procurement and capital items: renewal of athletic training services with ATI Holdings, a three‑year office supplies contract with ODP, a one‑year extension for identity and access services (Carahsoft/RapidIdentity), and unit‑pricing software for job order contracting; board members requested follow‑ups and data on program outcomes.
At the Jan. 14 agenda review meeting, CPS procurement and program staff briefed the board on several planned contracts and renewals slated for the Jan. 29 meeting.
Athletic training services: Staff recommended authorizing a second and final renewal agreement with ATI Holdings LLC to continue providing athletic trainers and related services for high schools and participating elementary schools. Navarro (Edie) Morales, executive director of the Office of Sports Administration, said the district expects coverage with at least 25 athletic trainers to coordinate care and injury management. Board members asked about year‑to‑year cost variances and whether schools added in the prior year were being served; staff said they would follow up with historical spend breakdowns and program feedback.
Office supplies: Patricia Hernandez, CPS chief procurement officer, presented a proposed new three‑year agreement with ODP Business Solutions (formerly Office Depot) for school supplies, with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $25 million and MWBE participation goals (30% MBE, 7% WBE). The contract includes a 5% rebate on covered purchases and is intended to provide procurement efficiencies for schools.
Identity and access management: Staff recommended a one‑year extension with Carahsoft Technology Corp. (RapidIdentity) for single‑sign‑on and identity lifecycle services for a not‑to‑exceed $1.2 million. Presenters said an RFP is underway but an extension is needed to prevent system disruptions while the district completes procurement.
Capital/JOC software: Capital planning staff recommended three‑year agreements with Facility Optimization Solutions LLC and Gordian Group Inc. to provide unit‑price catalogs and job order contracting (JOC) software and services (board authority up to $9 million) to enable expedited emergency and critical projects.
Board members asked for additional metrics (participation, outcomes and quality assessments) and for follow‑up on program learnings; presenters agreed to provide supplemental materials and data after the meeting.