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AGENDA ITEM REPORT

Title: Report on Request to Contract for Learning Portal Hosting, Support, and Maintenance Services
REPORT PROFILE
MEETING DATE
6/28/2012		 BUREAU SUBMITTING THIS REPORT
Learning Technology Resources Bureau
RESEARCHED BY (PRINT NAME)
Jan Bullard		 REVIEWED BY (PRINT NAME)
Robert Stresak
REPORT DATE
03/25/2012		 APPROVED BY
Paul Cappitelli		 DATE APPROVED
06/12/12
PURPOSE
Decision Requested		 FINANCIAL IMPACT
Yes

ISSUE:
Should the Commission authorize the Executive Director to enter into a contract for up to three years with an appropriate entity to provide hosting, support, and maintenance services to sustain the POST Learning Portal in an amount up to $498,510?
BACKGROUND:
Since 2005 the POST Learning Portal has been the access point for self-paced, web-based training and resources for California law enforcement personnel. There are currently over 53,000 registered users, and this number continues to grow at a rate of almost 900 per month. In order to serve this increased user population, and develop additional online training and performance support tools, POST currently contracts with a vendor for hosting, support and maintenance of the Learning Portal. 
ANALYSIS:

Since the inception of the Learning Portal, POST has contracted with a private vendor for operational services that includes the hosting of courses, tools and training videos, updating code to support additional browsers, and addressing technical and usability issues. The contract also allows for periodic enhancements to the Portal’s functionality as well as updates of the user interface for better usability. The current contract expires December 31, 2012. This request is to approve pursuit of a new contract for these services. (Attachment A)
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Executive Director to enter into a contract for up to three years with an appropriate entity to provide hosting, support and maintenance services to sustain the POST Learning Portal in an amount up to $498,510.
 
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LTR_-_Attachment_A_-_Learning_Portal_HSM_Attachment_A_doc_(2)_-_05-29-15_cp.docx Backup Material