2-Muna Tree Holdings, Ltd Board Report.pdf

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NO. 508

COUNTY OF COOK AND STATE OF ILLINOIS

Study Abroad Program AfroLatinx Travel

Malcolm X College

THE CHANCELLOR RECOMMENDS:

that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Chair, upon final approval of the General Counsel as to the legal form of such agreement, to enter into an agreement with Muna Tree Holdings, Ltd., who does business as EDU Africa, to provide academic programming, housing, food, local travel (as detailed in the above whereas clauses) and other services or products in connection with the Malcom X College Study Abroad Program for the periods of November 6, 2025 through March 31, 2026 at a total cost not to exceed $60,000.00.

VENDOR: AfroLatinx Travel Black Latin America Institute 159 W Church St.

Nanticoke, PA 18634

USER: Malcolm X College

TERM:

The term of the purchase shall begin on 4/10/2026 and shall end on 5/30/2026.

Services may be extended, in writing, for up to 1-year term, in accordance with and upon the approval of the Board of Trustees.

SCOPE OF SERVICES:

Muna Tree Holdings, Ltd. will provide selected and qualified students with access to a high-quality Study Abroad Program focusing on social-emotional learning, cultural competency, identity attainment, and service-learning. The program includes a trip to Accra, Ghana, scheduled from April 10, 2026, to April 17, 2026.

AfroLatinx Travel will be responsible for providing transportation, housing, guidance, coordination, food, and oversight for both students and chaperones. The cost is $2,60.00 per student, based on a maximum participation of 20 students. In the event that student participation falls to 16 students or fewer, a cost not to exceed $3,000.00 per student will apply.

Included in the per participant cost are accommodations for up to 7 chaperones, consisting of City Colleges employees and one community member, as outlined in the service agreement, at no additional charge. Should a chaperone elect to secure a single room, a single supplement charge of $380.00 per chaperone will apply.

Additionally, a contingency amount of $2,200.00 has been allocated to cover potential International Wire Transfer fees, Cyber Charges, and fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

BENEFIT TO CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO:

This vendor will provide valuable and essential intellectual benefits to all students participating in this program. The social and emotional learning, cultural competencies and identity attainment which serve as Student Learning Outcomes, will also provide students with the opportunity to earn 2 credit hour towards graduation.

Please Fill Out VENDOR SELECTION CRITERIA:

TBD by Office of Administrative Services and Procurement

MBE/WBE COMPLIANCE:

TBD by Office of Administrative Services and Procurement

Vendor MBE or WBE % Participation Certifying Agency

MBE

WBE

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

Inspector General- It shall be the duty of each party to the agreement to cooperate with the Inspector General for City Colleges of Chicago in any investigation conducted pursuant to the Inspector General’s authority under Article 2, Section 2.7.4(b) of the Board Bylaws.

Ethics – It shall be the duty of each party to the agreement to comply with the applicable provisions of the Board’s Ethics Policy adopted January 7, 1993, and as amended by the Board.

Contingent Liability – Pursuant to Section 7-14 of the Illinois Public Community College Act, all agreements authorized herein shall contain a clause that any expenditure beyond the current fiscal year is subject to appropriation in the subsequent fiscal year.

FINANCIAL

Total: $60,000.00 Charge to: Malcolm X College Sources of Funds: Appropriation Grant Fund

FY2026: 530000-21000-TBA

Respectfully submitted, Juan Salgado Chancellor

November 6, 2025 Study Abroad Program, Malcolm X College

SCOPE OF SERVICES: