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, 22RFP0120B-PS, Youth Services, in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 with Arbor E&T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions (Equus) (Louisville, KY), to provide comprehensive career services for Youth 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)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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District 6 ☐
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: Youth Services
Section 129(c) (1) of the WIOA, requires that design framework for youth programs must include the following: (a.) Provide an objective assessment of each participant, which includes a review of academic levels, basic skills, occupational skills, prior work experience, employability, interests, aptitudes, supportive service needs, and development needs. The assessment is for the purpose of identifying appropriate services to form the service plan. (b.) Develop a personalized service strategy/plan called Individual Employment Plan (IEP) - also known as Individual Service Strategy (ISS) or Individual Service Plan (ISP) for each participant based on assessment data that identifies career pathways and includes education and employment goals, appropriate achievement objectives, and appropriate supportive services. An individualized, written plan of long and short-term goals (that includes needed educational, employment related and personal support services) must be developed and maintained for each participant. Programs should use objective assessment information to develop this plan. The plan should be used to track services to be delivered and/or coordinated by the program and should be regularly reviewed and updated as changes occur. (c.) Provide case management of youth participants, including follow-up services: Activities leading to the attainment of a secondary school diploma: recognized equivalent or a recognized postsecondary credential; Preparation for postsecondary educational and training opportunities; Strong linkages between academic learning and occupational learning; Preparation for unsubsidized employment opportunity; and Effective connections to intermediaries with strong links to the job market and local/regional employers.
Community Impact: No community impact.
Department Recommendation: The Department recommends approval of the recommended vendor.
Project Implications: No project implications.
Community Issues/Concerns: No community issues or concerns.
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: $600,000.00
Prime Vendor: Arbor E & T, LLC dba Equus Workforce Solutions
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Louisville, KY
County: Jefferson County
Prime Value: $570,000.00 or 95.00%
Prime Vendor: NOIYSE Consulting dba NOIYSE
Prime Status: African American Female Business Enterprise - Non-Certified
Location: College, GA
County: Fulton County
Prime Value: $12,480.00 or 2.08%
Prime Vendor: Dominus Gray
Prime Status: African American Male Business Enterprise
Location: Atlanta, GA
County: Fulton County
Prime Value: $17,520.00 or 2.92%
Total Contract Value: $600,000.00 or 100.00%
Total M/FBE Value: $30,000.00 or 5.00%
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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No
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: |
$600,000.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$600,000.00 |
Grant Information Summary
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Amount Requested: |
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Cash |
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In-Kind |
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Approval to Award |
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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-YO21-1160: Grants, County Manager, Professional Services - $74,299.74
Funding Line 2
461-118- YI21-1160: Grants, County Manager, Professional Services - $189,637.38
Funding Line 3:
461-118-YO22-1160: Grants, County Manager, Professional Services - $ 336,062.88
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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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7/21/2021 |
4/6/2022 |