Department
Select Fulton
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a recommended proposal - Department of Economic Development, 22RFP0121B-PS, Adult and Dislocated Worker Services in an amount not to exceed $1,028,125.00 with Arbor E&T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions (Equus) (Louisville, KY), to provide comprehensive career services for Adult and Dislocated Workers for the Fulton County Local Workforce Development Board. Effective July 1, 2022 through June 31, 2023 with three renewal options. 100% grant funded. (APPROVED)
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ABDUR-RAHMAN
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Sections 102-374 or 102-375, all competitive sealed proposals shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Infrastructure and Economic Development
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs: WIOA authorizes “career services” for adults and dislocated workers, rather than “core” and “intensive” services, as authorized by WIA. There are three types of “career services”: basic career services, individualized career services, and follow-up services. These services can be provided in any order as there is no sequence requirement for these services. Career services under this approach provide local areas and service providers with flexibility to target services to the needs of the customer. WIOA defines the required activities authorized for Adult and Dislocated Workers. Proposers are encouraged to read WIOA, related administrative regulations, and State guidance to understand the scope of authorized activities. These activities include: eligibility determination; outreach and intake; initial assessment of skills; supportive service needs; job search and placement assistance; career counseling; provision of information on in-demand occupations and non-traditional employment; recruitment and other business services for employers; referrals to partner programs and other available programs in the community; provision of labor market information; information on supportive services available through other programs; information and assistance with establishing eligibility for financial aid and assistance for educational programs other than WIOA; comprehensive skills assessments; in depth interviewing and evaluation of barriers to employment; development of an Individual Employment Plan; group counseling; career planning; short term prevocational services; soft skills training; work experience; financial literacy; out of area job search; training services; occupational skills training; supportive services; work-based learning programs include On The Job Training, Incumbent Worker Training, and Apprenticeships private sector training programs; skill upgrading and retraining; job readiness training; adult education and literacy activities; follow-up services.
Community Impact: None
Department Recommendation: The Department recommends approval of the recommended vendor.
Project Implications: None
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: The Department has no issues at this time and in accordance with the Purchasing Code, a duly appointed Evaluation Committee has reviewed the proposals submitted in response to the Workforce RFP on behalf of Select Fulton. The Evaluation Committee selected the proposal from Equus as the most responsive and thoughtful proposal.
Contract Modification: This is a new procurement.
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $1,028,125.00
Prime Vendor: Arbor E & T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Louisville, KY
County: Jefferson County
Prime Value: $970,875.63 or 94.42%
Prime Vendor: NOIYSE Consulting dba NOIYSE
Prime Status: African American Female Business Enterprise - Non Certified
Location: College, GA
County: Fulton County
Prime Value: $21,385.00 or 2.08%
Prime Vendor: Dominus Gray
Prime Status: African American Male Business Enterprise - Non-Certified
Location: Atlanta, GA
County: Fulton County
Prime Value: $30,021.25 or 2.92%
Prime Vendor: Soft Skills Zone, LLC
Prime Status: African American Female Business Enterprise - Certified
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
County: Gwinnett County
Prime Value: $5,963.13 or 0.58
Total Contract Value: $1,028,125.00 or 100.00%
Total M/FBE Value: $57,369.38 or 5.58%
Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Exhibit 1: Evaluation Committee Recommendation Letter
Exhibit 2: Contractor Performance Report
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Brett Lacy, Division Manager, Workforce Development, Select Fulton 404-612-8338
Contract Attached
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No
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$0.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$1,028,125.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$1,028,125.00 |
Grant Information Summary
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Amount Requested: |
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Cash |
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Match Required: |
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In-Kind |
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Start Date: |
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Approval to Award |
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End Date: |
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Apply & Accept |
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Match Account $: |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-118-WA42-1160: Grants, County Manager, Professional Services - $89,937.00
Funding Line 2:
461-118-WA43-1160: Grants, County Manager, Professional Services - 164,161.77
Funding Line 3:
461-118-WD42-1160: Grants, County Manager, Professional Services - $252,632.00
Funding Line 4:
461-118-WD43-1160: Grants, County Manager, Professional Services - $521,394.23.00
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 7/1/2022 |
End Date: 6/30/2023 |
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Cost Adjustment: |
Renewal/Extension Terms: 3 One-year renewal options |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 3.8
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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7/1/2021 |
4/6/2022 |