Department
Registration & Elections
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a statewide contract - Registration and Elections, 26TEMP1548386C-MH, SWC# 99999-001-SPD0000136-0006, Temporary Staffing Services - Clerical Light in the total amount not to exceed $8,958,784.66 with Abacus Corporation (Morrow, GA) to provide temporary staffing services for General Election/Nonpartisan Election & Runoff Elections. Effective: July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Fulton County Code Section 102-462, requests for approval of statewide contracts of more than $100,000.00 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
District 1 ☐
District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background: To provide temporary staffing services for the temporary staffing services for the General Election /Nonpartisan Election & Runoff Elections.
Scope of Work: The statewide contract will provide supplemental staffing services to prepare and conduct the above-mentioned scheduled elections. To successfully conduct a county-wide election, the Registration and Elections Department needs to hire approximately 797 to 799 workers. The County is not equipped to manage that workload of recruiting and hiring the mass amount. Thus, it is essential to contract these services to a professional recruitment vendor, to meet the necessary volume of staff for each election.
Cost & Staffing (Number of workers)
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Staffing Agency |
November 3, 2026, election: General Election/Nonpartisan Election |
December 1, 2026, election: General Election/Nonpartisan Runoff |
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Abacus Corporation |
$6,590,819.74 |
$2,367,964.92 |
$8,958,784.66 |
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Number of Staffing |
799 |
797 |
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Community Impact: It will have a negative effect on the community if the voter registration and elections process is not handled efficiently due to shortage of staff for all areas needed to conduct a countywide election.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Registration and Elections recommends approval of statewide contract to provide temporary staffing services for the General Primary Election/Nonpartisan Election and Runoff Election.
Project Implications: The approval of statewide contract to provide temporary staffing services will ensure the Department follow state election laws.
Community Issues/Concerns: Early Voting and Election Day poll locations may not properly staff.
Department Issues/Concerns: Supplemental staff will assist with preparation and conduct of all elections. If the statewide contract is not approved, the Department may not be able to meet state-mandated deadlines.
Contract Modification: New request.
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Not Applicable
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Abacus Statewide contract
Exhibit 2: Pricing Sheet - Nov & Dec elections
Exhibit 2A: Pricing Sheet - November election
Exhibit 2B: Pricing Sheet - December election
Contact Information title
Nadine Williams, Director, Registration and Elections, 404-612-3130
Contract Attached
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Yes
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: |
$8,958,784.66 |
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TOTAL: |
$8,958,784.66 |
Grant Information Summary
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Cash |
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In-Kind |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100-265-2653-1160: Elections, Registration & Elections, Professional Services - $6,590,819.74
Funding Line 2:
100-265-2658-1160: Elections, Registration & Elections, Professional Services -$2,367,964.92
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 7/1/2026 |
End Date: 12/31/2026 |
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