MEMO 70630-23 (4) Jacksonville Public Education Fund Amd 4 (1).pdf
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- Duval County, Florida
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This memorandum is a request for single source award submitted by Kids Hope Alliance (KHA), acting on behalf of the City of Jacksonville, Florida, to the Chief of Procurement. The document requests authorization for a contract amendment with Jacksonville Public Education Fund, Inc., for the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading program. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading initiative builds partnership infrastructure to establish collective community ownership and implements strategies to increase community awareness regarding the importance of students achieving grade-level reading proficiency by third grade. This contract amendment represents the third and final renewal of Contract #70630-23, with prior renewals authorized through Board Action Items dated April 12, 2023. Upon approval, the City of Jacksonville Office of General Counsel will execute the contract amendment.
The total award amount is $100,000.00 for the fiscal year 2026-27, with funding allocated to the ESP-Early Learning program through Fund Center 10901 and Account 181001. Jacksonville Public Education Fund, Inc., is the incumbent contractor, having been selected through previous single source awards. The justification for the single source award and supporting documentation, including a letter of intent dated March 6, 2026, scope of services for FY 26-27, and prior board action items, are attached to the memorandum. Contact information for administrative inquiries is provided through Kenneth Darity at the Kids Hope Alliance office.
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1095 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32206 | (904) 255-4400 | Fax: (904) 255-4502
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dustin Freeman, Chief of Procurement
FROM: Dr. Dana Kriznar, Interim Chief Executive Officer Kids Hope Alliance (KHA)
CC: Kenneth Darity, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Request for a Single Source Award, Jacksonville Public Education Fund, Inc., Campaign for
Grade-Level Reading -- $100,000.00.
DATE: July 22, 2026 Kids Hope Alliance, a public body acting on behalf of the City of Jacksonville, a consolidated political subdivision and municipal corporation existing under the laws of the State of Florida (“KHA”) respectfully requests the following:
1. Request for a Single Source Award for Jacksonville Public Education Fund, Inc., in the amount of $100,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
The Campaign for Grade Level Reading builds and drives the partnership infrastructure required to build collective community ownership, develop, and implement strategies to build awareness and understanding in the broader community for the importance of students reading on grade level by third grade.
Renewals (3 subsequent years) for Contract # 70630-23, Amendment 4, were authorized in the Board Action Item Dated April 12, 2023, attached. This contract amendment will be the third and final renewal.
Upon approval of this request, a contract amendment will be executed by the City of Jacksonville Office of General Counsel.
KHA anticipates funding as follows:
Account Name Fund Center Account Project Activity Interfund Future ESP-Early Learning 10901 181001 582001 000000 00000458 00000 0000000
Total Funding $100,000.00
Attachment(s): Letter of Intent Dated 3/6/26
Scope of Services FY 26-27 Justification of Single Source Dated 7/8/26 Board Action Items Dated 4/12/24 and 3/25/26
For additional information, please contact Kenneth Darity at (904) 255-4422 or KDarity@coj.net.
Cc: Dasha Herrin, Buyer Jessica Pitts, Director, Finance
Joyce Watson, Director, Administration, Contracts, and Purchasing Dr. Tyrica Young, Director, Literacy
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