File #: 21-1021    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Justice and Safety Status: Passed
File created: 12/7/2021 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/15/2021 Final action: 12/15/2021
Title: Request approval to renew an existing contract - Office of the County Manager, 20RFP111320-EC, Technical Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed $499,500.00 with CHEckrein Consulting, LLC (Atlanta, GA) to provide technical consulting services to assist County management with the design, implementation and project management services for the Court Backlog Project ("Project ORCA"). This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. Professional Services Form (CHekrein), 2. CONTRACT RENEWAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 - CHECKREIN, 3. 2021-1021

 

Department

Office of the County Manager

 

Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)

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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Office of the County Manager, 20RFP111320-EC, Technical Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed $499,500.00 with CHEckrein Consulting, LLC (Atlanta, GA) to provide technical consulting services to assist County management with the design, implementation and project management services for the Court Backlog Project (“Project ORCA”).  This action exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains.  Effective dates: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.  (APPROVED)

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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)

In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-364(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.

 

Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)

Justice and Safety

 

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:  The scope of work for this project provides technical consulting services to assist County management with the design, implementation and project management services for the Court Backlog Project (“Project ORCA”) in order to reduce the accumulation of cases caused by COVID-19.  The Consultant will perform the following high-level tasks to support program success:

 

§                     Managing and distributing budget allocations to all applicable divisions;

§                     Facilitating the recruitment, hiring and on-boarding of personnel;

§                     Implementing safe and efficient processes for court services and case resolution; and

§                     Providing reports and status to County management and the public on the status of Project ORCA

 

Community Impact: COVID -19 had a significant impact on the Fulton County Court system.  The backlog reduction project will have a significant impact on thousands of Fulton County citizens. 

 

Department Recommendation:  Recommend approval

 

Project Implications: This project coordinates and manages the successful implementation of court backlog reduction. CHeckrein Consulting serves as the project manager and court interface for the backlog project.  It cannot happen without their involvement. 

 

Community Issues/Concerns: There are no Community issues or concerns that we are aware of. 

 

Department Issues/Concerns: There are no department issues and concerns.

 

Contract Modification:  

 

Current Contract History

BOC Item

Date

Dollar Amount

Original Award Amount

21-0069

1/20/2021

$499,500.00

Amendment No. 1

21-0669

9/1/2021

$75,000.00

Renewal No. 1

 

 

$499,500.00

Total Revised Amount

 

 

$1,074,000.00

Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)

Contract Value:                                 $499,500.00

Prime Vendor:                                    CHEckrein Consulting, LLC

Prime Status:                                   African American Female Business Enterprise - Non Certified

Location:                                                 Atlanta, GA

County:                                                   Fulton County

Prime Value:                                                  $499,500.00 or 100.00%

 

Total Contract Value:                      $499,500.00 or 100.00%

Total M/FBE Value:                       $499,500.00 or 100.00%

 

Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)

Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreement

Exhibit 2: Contractor Performance Report

 

Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)

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Alton Adams, Deputy COO, Office of the County Manager

 

Contract Attached  

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No


Previous Contracts

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Yes

 

Total Contract Value

Original Approved Amount:

$499,500.00

Previous Adjustments:

$75,000.00

This Request:

$499,500.00

TOTAL:

$1,074,000.00



 

 

Grant Information Summary

Amount Requested:

 

Cash

Match Required:

 

In-Kind

Start Date:

 

Approval to Award

End Date:

 

Apply & Accept

Match Account $:

 

 

 


Fiscal Impact / Funding Source

Funding Line 1:

448-118-BLAD-1160: American Rescue Plan, County Manager, Professional Services

Key Contract Terms

Start Date: 1/1/2022

End Date: 12/31/2022

Cost Adjustment

Renewal/Extension Terms: One renewal option remains


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