Department
Superior Court Administration
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract - Superior Court Administration, 23RFP476577A-KM, Legal Services for Fulton Courts Justice Resource Center in an amount not to exceed $205,380.00 with Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc., (Atlanta, GA) to provide legal assistance and services to citizens. This exercises the first of two renewal options. One renewal option remains. Effective dates: January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(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
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background: The Family Law Resource Section of the JRC is designed primarily to assist low to moderate-income individuals who ordinarily could not afford an attorney. Additionally, these services were expanded in 2021 to include a senior services legal consultation program of the Fulton County Courts Justice Resource Center (JRC). The Senior Services component functions in a similar way to the Family Law component in which assistance and information would be provided to seniors (age 60 and over) who wish to educate themselves on legal issues underlying the elderly population, such as Wills and Probate (Estate Planning and Guardianship), Landlord and Tenant issues (evictions), Federal and State benefits (Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security), Fraud and Elder Abuse, and Grandparents Rights. As with the family law consultation sessions, the senior services consultation component would not involve representation.
Scope of Work: Through this contract, Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. will provide families and citizens legal support, virtual educational seminars, and referrals to appropriate resources through the Justice Resource Center.
Community Impact: The Justice Resource Center is designed to primarily assist low to moderate-income individuals who ordinarily could not afford an attorney and have chosen to proceed as Pro Se (self-represented) litigants.
Department Recommendation: Superior Court recommends approval.
Project Implications: This contract will ensure that the court can continue to meet the current demand for services provided by Justice Resource Center. The provision of services is contingent on funding which is requested annually as part of the Superior Court General Fund Budget.
Community Issues/Concerns: There are no known issues or concerns related to this contract.
Department Issues/Concerns: The Superior Court has no concerns regarding this contract.
Contract Modification
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Current Contract History |
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Dollar Amount |
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Original Award Amount |
23-0886 |
12/06/2023 |
$205,380.00 |
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Renewal No. 1 |
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$205,380.00 |
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Total Revised Amount |
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$410,760.00 |
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Contract Value: $205,380.00
Prime Vendor: Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc
Prime Status: Non-Profit
Location: Atlanta, GA
County: Fulton County
Prime Value: $205,380.00 or 100.00%
Total Contract Value: $205,380.00 or 100.00%
Total Certified Value: $Non-Profit
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreement
Exhibit 2: Performance Evaluation
Exhibit 3: Contract Renewal Evaluation Form
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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David Summerlin, Court Administrator, Superior Court, 404-612-4529
Contract Attached
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No
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$205,380.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
0.00 |
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This Request: |
$205,380.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$410,760.00 |
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: |
N/A |
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Apply & Accept |
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Match Account $: |
N/A |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
433-470-4701-1160: Law Library Funds, Superior Court Clerk, Professional Services - $205,380
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 1/1/2025 |
End Date: 12/31/2025 |
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Cost Adjustment: |
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Overall Contractor Performance Rating:
Would you select/recommend this vendor again? 97
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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1/1/2024 |
12/31/2024 |