Approval of this item will authorize the MPO to engage Whitehouse Group, Inc. under the existing Advancing Strategic Initiatives Agreement to complement the previous Task Work Order No. 18 and establish a standard of performance, maximize professional development, standardize hiring and onboarding, and provide a logical career track for advancement at the MPO.

In March 2022, the MPO Board approved an agreement with Whitehouse Group, Inc. to provide consultant services for Advancing Strategic Initiatives (for the Agreement, please see Attachment 1) that will advance the strategic initiatives developed by the MPO Board as documented within the MPO's Strategic Business Plan (found at https://www.browardmpo.org/core-products/strategic-business-plan).

Developed alongside Task Work Order No. 18, the MPO is proposing Task Work Order No. 19 under the existing Advancing Strategic Initiatives Agreement to establish a standard of performance, maximize professional development, standardize hiring and onboarding, and provide a logical career track for advancement at the MPO. Under the Task Work Order, the consultant will develop a human resources realignment plan, a performance monitoring program, essential training modules, a hiring/orientation program, an onboarding/retention program, and a talent development program.

For more information on the proposed Task Work Order No. 19 with Whitehouse Group Inc., please see Attachment 2. The Task Work Order provides for the services mentioned above until December 31, 2026, at a cost not to exceed $344,522. MPO and consultant staff will be available at the upcoming meeting to address any questions and comments.

MPO staff recommends approval of the proposed Task Work Order No. 19 with Whitehouse Group, Inc. for Organizational Programs in an amount not to exceed $344,522.

If you have any questions about this item, please contact Carl Ema at (954) 876-0052 or emac@browardmpo.org.