Avondale 26-267C

Instructor – Social Skills

The City of Avondale, Arizona, through its Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department, awarded a contract to FREE MND, an Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, for providing social skills instructor services to City residents. The contract number is 26-267C. FREE MND, represented by Olivia Goree, will deliver youth social skills programs including "Girls Empowerment Circle: Confidence, Self-Esteem & Leadership" and "Mind & Motion: Confidence, Coping, and Social Skills for Youth." These programs target youth ages 6-17 with participant limits of 8 to 20 per class. The services include interactive workshops and sessions focusing on confidence-building, emotional wellness, social skills, and leadership development. The contract requires the contractor to maintain a maximum ratio of 20 participants per instructor and to provide qualified personnel with CPR and First Aid certification. The City retains 30% of program revenue, paying the contractor 70% based on participant registration data. The contract term starts on the date of last signature and runs until June 17, 2027, with options to renew up to four additional one-year terms, potentially extending to June 17, 2031. The contract includes detailed program management, marketing, attendance, and safety requirements, including background checks and fingerprinting for instructors, compliance with OSHA and ADA standards, and insurance coverage requirements. The place of performance and delivery is primarily within City of Avondale facilities such as Avondale Resource Center, City Hall, Friendship Park, and Festival Fields Park, all located in Avondale, AZ. The vendor address is 4821 S 118th Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323. The contract prohibits use of substitute instructors and requires the contractor to handle cancellations and refunds according to City policies. The agreement emphasizes the independent contractor relationship and includes indemnification and insurance provisions to protect the City.

Description

Instructor Agreement for Social Skills services between the City of Avondale and FREE MND, an Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to provide instructor services to City residents. The agreement is effective from June 25, 2026, to June 17, 2027, with up to four successive one-year renewal terms possible. The contract is a Non-Competitive Procurement with classification codes 92440, 92441, 92442, and 97219. The contract amount is listed as $0.

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