Department
Real Estate and Asset Management
Requested Action
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Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, GSA MAS Contract #GS-02F-028AA, Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services, in the amount not to exceed $536,868.20 with Emergency Management Services International, Inc. (Culpeper, VA), to provide consulting services related to planning and logistical support for the Fulton County Jail DOJ Consent Decree response. Effective dates: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
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Requirement for Board Action
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-462, requests for approval to utilize cooperative purchasing or GSA purchase contracts of more than $100,000.00 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item
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
The vendor’s, Emergency Management Services International, Inc.’s, (EMSI) incident management assistance and support for 2026 will continue to include functions that are categorized under facility operations, planning, and logistical support at the Fulton County jail facilities, addressing the continued improvement of facility conditions, as outlined in the DOJ Consent Decree.
EMSI will provide analytics and reporting to support all facility work, including but not limited to: workorders, vandalism repairs, physical plant failures, routine maintenance, and facility improvements for DOJ Consent Decree compliance. The detailed scope of work is as follows:
1. Facility inspections to verify, identify, and prioritize (Safety and Security, especially as it relates to the consent decree) all monthly maintenance items at the Rice Street and South Annex facilities.
2. Bi-weekly reporting to Fulton County administration, DREAM, and FCSO to include:
a. Repairs from vandalism and jail blitz progress
b. Routine maintenance and workorders
c. DOJ Consent Decree facility/security upgrades
d. Sanitation and cleaning status
e. Kitchen conditions, to include: ensuring preventative maintenance is being performed, all repairs are made in a timely manner, and quarterly contractor meetings
3. Point-in-time bed utilization reporting at jail facilities
4. Status updates on materials and labor to complete workorders and other facility maintenance needs
5. Schedule updates of ongoing facility work
6. Dashboards and trend analysis of all aspects of work orders, grouped by historical and causal factors
7. Documentation of facility related issues and corrective actions
8. As needed reporting and status updates required by the DOJ and Consent Decree Monitoring Team
Estimated Cost Summary
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Avg Cost Per Week |
Total # Weeks |
Total Cost |
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$10,324.39 |
52 |
$536,868.20 |
Community Impact: The consulting services are critical in assisting the County to meet its obligations under the DOJ Consent Decree.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management recommends approval.
Project Implications: This consulting service will provide qualified personnel to support Fulton County as needed in ensuring compliance with multiple DOJ Consent Decree requirements.
Community Issues/Concerns: None that the Department is aware.
Department Issues/Concerns: If this Cooperative Purchasing Contract is not approved, the County does not have the requisite resources in-house to perform the scope of work needed to ensure compliance with the current DOJ Consent Decree.
Contract Modification No, this is a new procurement
Contract & Compliance Information
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Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: GSA MAS Contract #GS-02F-028AA
Exhibit 2: Cost Proposal
Exhibit 3: Performance Evaluation
Exhibit 4: Cooperative Purchasing Justification and Approval Form
Contact Information
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Joseph N. Davis, Director, Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, (404) 612-3772
Contract Attached
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Yes
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: |
$536,868.20 |
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TOTAL: |
$536,868.20 |
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100-999-S700-1160: General, Non-Agency, Professional Services- $536,868.20
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 1/1/2026 |
End Date: 12/31/2026 |
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Cost Adjustment: |
Renewal/Extension Terms: N/A |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: CPR Memo- EMSI
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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N/A |