2-Muna Tree Kenya MXC Sole Source Scope of Work.pdf

This is a Sole Source Scope of Work document for a Study Abroad Program in Kenya involving City Colleges of Chicago and Muna Tree Holdings, Ltd. The program offers selected and qualified students the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive study abroad experience in Nairobi, Kenya, scheduled from February 11 to February 22, 2027. The program focuses on social-emotional learning, cultural competency, identity development, and service-learning. Muna Tree Holdings, Ltd. will coordinate and provide round-trip transportation, housing accommodations, daily meals, program guidance and coordination, and on-the-ground oversight and support for both student participants and accompanying chaperones. The contract accommodates a maximum of 24 student participants and up to 7 chaperones, including City Colleges employees and one designated community member.

The total program cost is $3,460.00 per student based on maximum enrollment of 24 students; however, if enrollment falls to 20 students or fewer, the cost will not exceed $3,575.00 per student. Chaperone accommodations are included at no additional cost, though chaperones selecting single occupancy rooms will be assessed a supplemental fee of $625.00. A contingency allowance of $1,700.00 has been established to address international wire transfer fees, cyber and processing charges, and currency exchange rate fluctuations. This sole source procurement arrangement reflects City Colleges' selection of Muna Tree Holdings, Ltd. as the qualified provider for delivering this transformative global educational experience aligned with institutional educational and personal development objectives.