To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: 20-656-0 (Admin) Purchase Order for Vyond Enterprise with R-Computer, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Employment and Human Services Director a purchase order with R-Computer, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $43,860, for the purchase of GoAnimate Inc’s Vyond Platform providing e-learning materials for workers, in the field, for the period February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$43,860: 54% Federal, 38% State, 8% County General Fund, of which $21,930 is budgeted in FY24/25 and $21,930 will be budgeted in FY 25/26.
BACKGROUND:
The Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) seeks to purchase Vyond Enterprise that will enable the department to create engaging, policy-driven e-learning materials for child welfare workers in the field. These materials play a crucial role in equipping workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively. This enables EHSD to rapidly create high-quality, customized training videos, saving significant time during the development process. GoAnimate, Inc’s Terms of Service include an indemnification of GoAnimate by the County for claims arising from County data or the County’s use of the Vyond Platform, and a limitation of liability that caps liability at the amount of fees paid in the 12 months prior to any claim arising. This vendor was selected per procurement requirements outlined in Administrative Bulletin 600.3.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will be limited in enhancing the quality and efficiency of training content for the child welfare workers.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This purchase order supports all five of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: (1) "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood";(3)"Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and (5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families,” by supporting staff working directly with families and children.