HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Bid Waiver ApprovalCITY OF MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO; Daniel J, Alfonso, City Manager
FROM: Victoria Mendez, City Attorney
DATE; June 15, 2015
RE: Venture Hive LLC — Bid Waiver Approval
Matter ID No,; 15-14-25
BACKGROUND
The City of Miami is on the verge of becoming the next big tech hub, In order to do so, it must
continue to provide opportunities and challenges to students in order to stretch their talent and
allow them to envision a future of accomplishment, Accordingly, the City plans to provide
relevant and meaningful summer and aftersehool programs that highlight computer -oriented
curriculum, Venture Hive LLC ("Venture"), a Florida Limited Liability Company, has requested
permission to address these needs and provide these services for the City,
The Venture Hive -Prep — Tech Entrepreneurship Camp represents a new career and technical
education opportunity that introduces middle school students to important workforce skills in the
fields of technology and entrepreneurship, The pairing of a coding curriculum with
entrepreneurial training offers an improved opportunity for participating students to engage in
group learning, focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, and possibly form business entities,
RECOMMENDATION
In light of the above stated, approval of a waiver of the formal requirements of competitive
sealed bidding methods as not being practicable or advantageous to the City as set forth in the
City Code of Ordinances, as amended, specifically Section 18-85 (A), and the affirmation of
these written findings and the forwarding of the same to the City Commission for ratification by
a four -fifths vote is respectfully requested,
Daniel J, Al , a, its Manager Tune 15, 2015
Enclosure(s)
Doc, No,: 511289