Item - 2021.GL20.3

The General Government and Licensing Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 71-11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control), authorized an amendment to Blanket Contract Number 47018623 and increase the value of the contract by $200,000 net of all taxes ($203,520 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), revising the Blanket Contract value from $2,725,300 to $2,925,300 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($2,976,785 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) and authorizing the Chief People Officer to execute an amending agreement with Cornerstone on Demand.

The purpose of this report is to seek authority to amend Blanket Contract Number 47018623 issued to Cornerstone on Demand Incorporated as a result of Request for Proposal Number 3405-13-3008. The total amendment being requested will increase the Blanket Contract value by $200,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($203,520 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

This request for an increase in contract value is required to address an expenditure incurred as a result of the need to purchase online learning content for City staff earlier than planned. This expenditure was required as a result of the cancellation of all in-classroom learning as a result of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The online learning content was a critical component of the City's strategy to support the productivity, growth, resilience, health and well-being of all staff during an unprecedented time of anxiety and upheaval.